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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: On a recent visit to the EU institutions by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, we were informed that security and defence were becoming matters of increasing concern in Brussels. This first emerged following the Russian invasion of Ukraine two years ago and has been added to by Donald Trump's recent remarks about NATO and the defence of Europe. I commend the Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Northern Ireland following the restoration of the Executive there; and the discussions he had with British Prime Minister. [7793/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: It is great that the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive are finally up and running after a two-year stalemate. We need to do everything possible to ensure the institutions are not collapsed again. There is now an urgent need to get meetings of the North–South Ministerial Council under way to pursue all-island opportunities and, indeed, foster the all-island economy. I welcome...

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: The brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia two years ago was unprovoked, unlawful and unjustifiable. Thousands of civilians have been killed and critical infrastructure has been destroyed on a massive scale. It is clear that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine and it must be held accountable through the international courts, specifically the International Criminal Court, the European...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council on Ukraine. [7795/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: I am sure the Taoiseach and the other EU heads of state and government were delighted when Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán held up the €50 billion plan for Ukraine at the European Council meeting in December and made them all return for a special meeting in February. It is great that this four-year package, the so-called Ukraine facility, has finally been agreed. As the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 28. To ask the Taoiseach if long Covid will be included in the terms of reference of the proposed Covid-19 inquiry. [8178/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance, including funding, can be provided to a special school (details supplied) so it can create additional classes for students with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8184/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: My first question is for Dr. Culloty. On foreign information manipulation and interference, we talk about Russia and China and their influence in the Balkan states and across Europe, in particular, in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. We have had witnesses before the committee who have spoken about that. What is Dr. Culloty's view of that? Is it a very serious issue? Is it rampant, for want...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 168. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the length of time it takes for requests for pension payments information to be finalised by the resignations and retirements team HR services in the National Shared Services Office; if more staff are required in this office; if a particular application (details supplied) can be finalised without delay; and if he will make a statement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: I have two straightforward questions and a kind of rambling one such as Deputy Ó Murchú might ask. He is not here now. Sorry about that.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 104. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities that received home support hours in CHO9 in 2023; the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 that received personal assistance hours in CHO9 in 2023; the total number of hours provided in each category in CHO9 in 2023; the target number of hours for each category in...

Nature Restoration Law: Statements (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: I warmly welcome the vote of approval for the nature restoration law in the European Parliament last week. As we know, this law proposes to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 and repair all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. It will involve the restoration of terrestrial, coastal and freshwater ecosystems, including wetlands, grasslands, forests, rivers and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how Ireland will continue to support Ukraine following the brutal invasion by Russia two years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: 24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his attendance at the Munich Security Conference 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10890/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on his joint correspondence, along with the Spanish Prime Minister, to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for an urgent review of whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel association agreement. [9015/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: I wish the Taoiseach all the best on his announcement this morning. In regard to the question, I hope that review will take place as soon as possible. It is clear that the Taoiseach delivered a very strong message in Washington regarding the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. As we know, aid agencies have warned of an imminent famine in the enclave. An unprecedented...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: The terrible events taking place in Gaza continue to dominate the international political agenda. It is clear that we need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza and negotiations to commence on a long-term sustainable two-state solution in the region. We are aware that aid agencies are warning of an imminent famine in the region affecting the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: I thank Coimisiún na Meán for its presentations. Obviously it is a new organisation so is finding its feet and beginning to implement its aims and objectives. I wish Coimisiún na Meán well with that, backed up by the Digital Services Act and several other pieces of legislation. It has applied for new staff so presumably that will be forthcoming. I will focus on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Haughey: Yes, I am sorry.