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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for their presentations, sobering as they are. Certainly, security and defence issues are rising to the top of the EU agenda. We have found that as a committee in our visits to Brussels and also at the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union, COSAC, meetings. There has been a very definite shift in emphasis towards...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: The broader question is EU-UK co-operation. On the question of developing the European defence industrial base, this has come as a bit of a surprise to me. I do think we are moving in that direction but it seems to be quite advanced. What role will Ireland play in that regard, if any? Are there companies lining up in this State to actively get involved? The term "dual use" was used. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: Is that the RAF thing?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he is taking to enhance the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22037/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Strategies (16 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Be Summer-Ready 2024 public safety information campaign he recently launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22036/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a substantial income tax package in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reports (21 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the stability programme update 2024 he published in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22681/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 384. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the payments made to an applicant seeking international protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22512/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 109. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware of the backlog of cases at the social welfare appeals office where appellants are being told that this office is currently working through submissions received from mid-February 2024; if she will take appropriate measures including staff changes to alleviate this backlog; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injury Claims (23 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether mediation can address a broader range of issues than those currently considered in the Injuries Resolution Board’s assessment service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23062/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (23 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 120. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the implementation of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform measures within the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23061/24]

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: No, I will proceed now.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: Perfect. Today, 28 May 2024, is an historic day. Ireland, along with Spain and Norway, formally recognises the State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders. This brings to eight the number of European states that have done this. It has taken many years and much diplomacy and negotiation to bring us to this point. In 1980, Ireland was the first EU state to back the principle of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (28 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 179. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will work for the strongest possible transposition into Irish law of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages, with a view to encouraging and supporting collective bargaining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23529/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Movement Ireland EU Poll 2024 - Ireland and Northern Ireland: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for coming in yet again and sharing this research with us. It is a very timely piece of work given, as was mentioned, we are on the eve of the European Parliament elections. There is no doubt it has caught some trends which need further analysis by us and others. Several people have mentioned the 88% who say it is important to vote, and we know that is not going to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Movement Ireland EU Poll 2024 - Ireland and Northern Ireland: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: A bumpy road ahead.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (30 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is her policy to have a choice of primary school places available in each school planning area by providing non-religious and multi-denominational schools, mixed and single-sex schools, and different patronage types; if she will examine a particular school planning area (details supplied) to establish if enough choice is available to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Middle East (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Haughey: 13. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent phone conversation with the Israeli President. [24764/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Middle East (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Haughey: 16. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent phone conversation with the President of Türkiye. [25606/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Middle East (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Haughey: Yes. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 37,100 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas on 7 October. On that day, 1,200 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attacks. Meanwhile the Israeli offensive on Gaza continues unabated. The Israeli operation in the past few days to free four of the hostages resulted in the death and injury of...