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Other Questions: Conflict Resolution (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: A white coat is sounds better than a white flag. Coming from a man who wears the white jersey most Sundays, I suppose a white coat is entirely appropriate for a Kildare. I thank Deputy Lawlor for his question. I acknowledge the work of the many NGOs in this area and people from the religious sector, many of whom have enhanced the reputation of Ireland overseas, particularly in Africa,...

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that permission was granted by my Department for the landing of these two aircraft at Shannon Airport subject to the strict conditions which apply to all foreign military aircraft. These include stipulations that the aircraft must be unarmed, carry no arms, ammunition or explosives and must not engage in intelligence gathering and that the flights in question must not form part...

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The issue of the apparent deception of the public is a recurring theme in respect of Question Time and Deputy Wallace. Could I make it clear to him that there is no question of deceiving the public? Deputy Wallace will be completely familiar with the arrangements for authorising the landing of US military aircraft at Irish airports, namely, the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft)...

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Wallace is confusing the matter of overflight with that of inspection of military aircraft. Indeed, he will be aware that-----

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Wallace will be aware-----

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: In regard to the inspection of military aircraft, in accordance with international practice, foreign military aircraft passing through Ireland with the permission of the Government are not subject to routine searches or inspections. The principal of sovereign immunity applies automatically to foreign state or military aircraft, in the same way that it applies to Irish State or military...

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The mission of my Department is to serve the Irish people, to promote their values and advance their prosperity abroad and to provide the Government with the capabilities, analysis and influence to ensure that Ireland derives the maximum benefit from all areas of its external engagement. My Department’s statement of strategy 2015-17, laid before this House on 14 April, outlines how we...

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: We do not intend to make any changes to the One-China policy. I can assure the Deputy that my Department will continue to work closely with my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the State agencies to lead the Export Trade Council to maximise the economic benefits of our relationship with China and other states in the region. On the matter of overseas aid, in the...

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: My Department monitors closely, and on a regular basis, all funds in respect of overseas development aid. With regard to whether I am happy or satisfied, I am neither. However, I am anxious to ensure that all our goals are realised at the earliest opportunity. We are heading towards the fifth budget of this Government and I am anxious that in the course of that budget we have an...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, represented Ireland at the international pledging conference for Syria which was held in Kuwait on 31 March. He announced that in 2015 Ireland would provide a further €12 million in humanitarian assistance for those suffering as a result of the conflict. In total, the international community pledged some €3.5 billion...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: One of the most difficult features of the crisis in Syria is that many of those who are most in need are beyond the reach of humanitarian workers. Vulnerable groups, such as women and children and the elderly, are particularly affected. Ireland continues to advocate for the full implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on humanitarian access in Syria. Opposition-controlled...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The Government launched the Ireland 2016 commemorative programme on 31 March. The programme features seven strands, including a global and diaspora programme. Through its embassy and consulate network, my Department has been engaging, and will continue to engage, with the Irish diaspora, community groups and our international partners throughout the world to plan and support events...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: It is unlikely there will be representatives of foreign states at our national events in Dublin. A wide range of international events from Paris to Brasilia and from Boston to Buenos Aires are being planned. Deputy Smith spoke of the regions. In the United States, where five of the seven signatories of the Proclamation spent periods of time, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The Universal Periodic Review of Iran took place at the Human Rights Council in October 2014. The next Periodic Review of Iran is likely to take place in April 2019. Our approach in each Periodic Review is determined by the situation prevailing at the time, including the extent to which recommendations accepted during previous reviews have been implemented. Ireland intervened in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US is a priority for the Government in our contacts with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the US, we continue to work closely with high level Government contacts and with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond. All of this work is aimed at achieving relief for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of this case. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has not made representations on behalf of the individual in question. T he Department does not have a consular role in this case as the individual is not an Irish citizen. As a signatory to the International Covenant on Social Economic and Cultural Rights, Ireland supports the right of all people to the enjoyment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The EU Foreign Affairs Council considered the situation in Yemen at its meeting in Luxembourg yesterday. At this meeting, I participated in a discussion of the deepening crisis in Yemen and how the EU can respond with my fellow Ministers and with High Representative Mogherini. We adopted conclusions which set out the EU position. As you mention Deputy, in recent weeks, a coalition of states...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The St. Patrick’s Day period is a cornerstone of the Government’s efforts to promote trade, tourism, investment, education, innovation and culture to an overseas audience. Over the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day period, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and a further twenty-seven Ministers and Ministers of State undertook extensive programmes of engagements in a total of 27...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my answer to Question No. 181 Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US is a priority for the Government in our contacts with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the U.S., we continue to work closely with high level Government contacts and with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (21 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department, through the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi, has been providing consular assistance to the individual since his arrest in 2012. As part of that assistance, Embassy officials pay regular consular visits to this person at Al Wathba Central jail in Abu Dhabi. To date this year, the Deputy Head of Mission and Consul at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi...