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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I will address those questions but there are technical aspects to them with respect to poultry, sugar and so on. In terms of how we trade with developing countries, I am satisfied that this country's foreign policy with respect to Irish Aid policy is clearly structured in a way that ensures we trade on the basis of such trade being a sustainable relationship. That feeds into our position in...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: With your permission, Chairman, we will reply as a team. I wish to make a broad point about EU trade policy, to which we subscribe. I refer members to "Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy", a document published last month by the European Commission. It contains a foreword by Cecilia Malmström, the EU Trade Commissioner. The new approach "also...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Ms Barrett might address some technical issues that were raised.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: No.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Development Ministers are often at the mercy of Ministers for Finance. That would be a fair comment to make about most EU member states. We would have regard to all of these issues as they arise.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: We can engage further with the Deputy on that issue if he wishes. I thank members for their engagement on these issues. I also thank my officials who have provided much of the real technical assistance in terms of responses to questions. We are lucky to have such expertise within the Civil Service.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: On a point of order, and I am not making a political point here, I am conscious of how much time is left on the clock in this debate and I am anxious to be able to contribute.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: We have time. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I am delighted to have the opportunity to respond to the statements so far. I have listened with interest to the debate and we must bear in mind that the agreement is entitled A Fresh Start. The agreement is not a final destination but represents a step forward towards normalising politics and society in Northern Ireland. I share the articulation of the disappointment on the issues around...

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Maybe there is a forum-----

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: This is Dáil Éireann.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: People have received a mandate for Westminster.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I am being honest about this. The Deputies can criticise me all they like.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I am not saying that people need to take their seats. I am saying that there is a debate to be had in London as well. We need to be honest about where we are going.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy is displaying a nasty streak today.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: That is a nasty streak coming out. It is unbecoming of the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: It is being delivered.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: What are you talking about?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Biofuel Obligation Scheme (15 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive sets all EU Member States a binding target that 10% of the energy used in the transport sector must come from renewable sources by 2020. In all Member States, biofuels will be the largest contributor to meeting this obligation and all biofuels used in meeting the target must comply with a strict set of sustainability criteria. My colleague, the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Chairman and members for the opportunity to discuss the motion I have proposed and which has been referred to the select committee for consideration. The motion seeks Dáil approval of the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Co-operation between the European Union and its member states, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of...