Results 4,701-4,720 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: In the peak season approximately 250 people are seen daily at our public counters in Dublin and Cork as they require passports in less than 10 day turnaround. Of these over 30 people avail of the one day turnaround. A passport reminder service is available on the Passport Service website. This reminder service sends an e-mail, to those who have registered, three months before a passport...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Criminal Court (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The President of the Republic of Sudan, Mr Al Bashir, travelled to South Africa, to participate in the 25th Summit of the African Union, on 13 June 2015 and left on 15 June. There are two International Criminal Court arrest warrants outstanding in relation to President Al Bashir. He is sought by the ICC in relation to a number of charges, including charges of genocide, war crimes and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: On Monday of last week, I held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Grzegorz Schetyna during his visit to Dublin. These discussions included the situation in Greece. Both I and Minister Shetyna agreed on the importance, following the referendum, of the Greek Government resuming negotiations with fellow Member States in an effort to reach an agreement and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: “Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy”, the Government Trade, Tourism and Investment Strategy 2010-2015, is being implemented over the course of the current Programme for Government and was reviewed early last year in a process led by my Department and involving other relevant Departments, State agencies and the private sector. As provided for in the Strategy, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Convention on Cluster Munitions (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I have taken careful note of recent reports of use of cluster munitions, including their alleged use in Yemen. These well documented reports by Human Rights Watch of alleged use of cluster munitions by the Saudi led coalition in Yemen are a cause of deep concern to me. This concern has been expressed by Ireland at the recent Intersessional Meetings to the Convention on Cluster Munitions...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Citizens Imprisoned Abroad (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has a very clear strategy in place focussed on achieving a positive outcome at the earliest time possible. That strategy is based on two clear objectives: firstly to see this individual released by the Egyptian authorities so that he can return to his family and his studies in Ireland and, secondly, to provide consular support for his welfare while he remains in detention. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Citizens Imprisoned Abroad (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my reply to Question No. 107 (28398/15). My Department has a very clear strategy in place focussed on achieving a positive outcome at the earliest time possible. That strategy is based on two clear objectives: firstly to see this individual released by the Egyptian authorities so that he can return to his family and his studies in Ireland and, secondly, to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US remains 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. The aim of these contacts is to achieve...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I have repeatedly condemned all violence against civilians in Syria by the Assad regime, militia forces and terrorist groups, including the abhorrent use of barrel bombs which are an indiscriminate weapon aimed primarily at terrorizing the Syrian population. I reiterate Ireland's support for the UN Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Prison issues in Northern Ireland, in particular those which affect prisoners in separated accommodation, regularly feature in my discussions with Minister for Justice, David Ford MLA, and, on non-devolved matters, with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP. In my contacts, I emphasise the importance of building trust between separated prisoners and prison...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Officials in my Department have been in recent contact with the mother of the person named and are working in conjunction with the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) to provide her with appropriate assistance. In our work with prisoners abroad, the Department must respect the wishes of each individual as to whether or not they wish to be provided with consular assistance. As...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland's long track record in the area of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation dates back to the late 1950s when Ireland's efforts at the United Nations General Assembly led to the negotiation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). I addressed the NPT Review Conference in New York at its opening on 27 April this year in order to highlight Ireland's continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my answer to Question no. 111. Prison issues in Northern Ireland, in particular those which affect prisoners in separated accommodation, regularly feature in my discussions with Minister for Justice, David Ford MLA, and, on non-devolved matters, with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP. In my contacts, I emphasise the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: We have all been deeply shocked and saddened by the recent event at Sousse in Tunisia, where three Irish citizens lost their lives in a terrible tragedy. I condemn unreservedly these terrorist attacks, and other recent attacks elsewhere, and would like to take this opportunity to again convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the three Irish citizens who lost...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The EU-UK question is a strategic priority for our Government. That is because we believe that UK membership of the Union is hugely important to Ireland's interests, and to the interests of the EU as a whole. Of course, work has been underway for some time to ensure we best understand the various issues at stake and to examine the potential implications for Ireland of a possible British...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Naval Service Operations (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: In May, the Foreign Affairs Council agreed to establish an EU CSDP mission, EU NAVFOR MED, the aim of which is to disrupt the business model of people smugglers and traffickers who ruthlessly exploit vulnerable people for profit, and place their lives at risk. This mission was subsequently launched at the June Foreign Affairs Council. The mission will be conducted in strict accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants and improving channels for legal migration between Ireland and the US continue to be priorities for the Government. Here in Ireland and 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. As part of these contacts,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the cases raised. I share the Deputy's serious ongoing concern about this case. My concern is both about the conviction for activities which would be widely regarded here as the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of opinion and expression, and the nature of the sentence, which included corporal punishment. Concerns about both of these cases have been raised by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my reply to Question No. 112, Ref No: 28402/15. Officials in my Department have been in recent contact with the mother of the person named and are working in conjunction with the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) to provide her with appropriate assistance. In our work with prisoners abroad, the Department must respect the wishes of each individual as to whether...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my answer to Question No. 100. Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US remains 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 on this agenda with high level Government contacts and with many other individuals and groups across...