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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Functions (22 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: As is the practice in all Government Departments, my Department has in place an internal audit function which reports directly to the Secretary General. The function is staffed with appropriately qualified personnel and adheres to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The internal audit work plan is approved by the Secretary General and is also...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for two Votes, Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation). It has not been possible to compile the requested information in the time available. I have asked my officials to provide the requested information directly to the Deputy as soon as it is collated.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not pay fees or subventions to private for-profit companies to provide public services.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The Passports Act, 2008 (the Act) provides, among other things, that only Irish citizens are entitled to be issued with Irish passports. Each application received by the Passport Service must, therefore, demonstrate that person’s entitlement to Irish citizenship before a passport can issue to him/her. The child in question was born in the State in 2008. Her entitlement to Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migrant Issues (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The plight of refugees fleeing conflict and upheaval in the EU’s southern and eastern neighbourhoods is of deep concern to us all, and one demanding a comprehensive and coordinated response from the EU. Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Ministers have primary responsibility for matters related to immigration/asylum and refugees, into and within the EU. In April this year, the Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: We have all been shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic human cost of the migration crisis – which continues to develop dramatically. Such is the scale, complexity and evolving nature of the crisis, that identifying and implementing workable solutions is a challenge for us all. While some other EU partners and neighbouring States have had to face disproportionate pressures, all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Immigration Policy (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The plight of refugees fleeing conflict and upheaval in the EU’s southern and eastern neighbourhoods is of deep concern to us all, and one demanding a comprehensive and coordinated response from the EU. Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Ministers have primary responsibility for matters related to immigration\asylum and refugees, into and within the EU. In April this year, the Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Rising tensions and continual violence in varying degrees in occupied East Jerusalem have been matters of serious concern for over a year now. These concerns have been expressed by the European Union in Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council, by the UN Security Council and by moderate Arab leaders, including King Abdullah of Jordan who retains a special role in relation to the Holy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that my Department has received a request from Sligo County Council in relation to the visit by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. This request is receiving attention and will of course be considered on its own merits.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: With the consent of the House-----

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I welcome the opportunity to attend the Seanad. The significance of the Seanad's interest in this matter is not in doubt, particularly having regard to the fact that this is probably the first substantive debate in the Seanad this session. I concur with Senator Ó Murchú when he says that perhaps this is an issue that might be the subject of more...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: It is up to the PSNI to follow the evidence. This is not a matter for politics or politicians; it is a matter for the forces of law and order within the jurisdiction. The associated issue of criminality has been raised by many of the parties as an issue of serious concern that must be addressed at the talks. All politicians on this island, whether associated with a political party or not,...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: -----to the matter of organised crime, and racketeering and criminality and smuggling of a type that this House debated some time ago. On the question of cross-Border crime, there is already very strong North-South co-operation involving the police and other relevant agencies from both jurisdictions. Next week the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and the Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Remuneration (24 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: No bonus remuneration has been paid to staff in my Department to date in 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (24 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. The Government has appointed Mr. Damien Cole, former Ambassador to Vietnam, as Ireland’s next Ambassador to Egypt. Mr. Cole has made an initial round of calls in Cairo and he will present his credentials shortly. Until then, our Embassy in Cairo will be headed by the Deputy Head of Mission acting as Chargé d’Affaires,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (24 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: The last Knesset in Israel saw a number of bills proposed to restrict or hamper the activities of NGOs working in the areas of justice and human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory. These proposals for the most part were unsuccessful. The formation this year of a more nationalist government in Israel, in which some of the proponents of those restrictive measures are now holding...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (29 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Agreement of the Stormont House Agreement on 23 December 2014 marked a watershed moment for dealing with the legacy of the past. The new institutions as agreed by the Stormont House Agreement provide for different ways of dealing with the past. The new Historical Investigations Unit provides for police investigation and, where there is an evidential basis, the prospect of justice. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Ireland. The working holiday arrangement is not based on a visa, but on a Working Holiday Authorisation. The current Working Holiday Authorisation is activated by arrival of the holder in Ireland. The holder is subject to normal border immigration controls upon arrival. Applicants must have sufficient funds to support themselves for at...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft OperationsUndefined (29 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: This overflight took place under blanket permission which is granted for overflights by unarmed US military aircraft. The US Embassy provides my Department with post hoc monthly statistical returns on the total number of overflights by unarmed military aircraft. The figure of 13 relates to the total number of overflights by transport, passenger and refuelling aircraft and not to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (29 Sep 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Any decision on the possible establishment of a no-fly zone in Syria is a matter which falls to the UN Security Council. Ireland has consistently supported greater engagement by the Security Council on tackling the crisis in Syria and co-sponsored a recent resolution on referral of the Syrian conflict to the International Criminal Court earlier this year. Regrettably, the Security Council...