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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Election Monitoring (3 Feb 2016)

Charles Flanagan: International election monitoring missions play an important role in the promotion of democracy and human rights. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade administers a roster of election observers so that Ireland can be represented at an appropriate level in international election observation missions organised in the main by the OSCE and the EU. The current roster was established in...

Business of Dáil (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: No, it was proposed not changed.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Summits (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I have warmly welcomed the appointment of Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador David Donoghue, to co-facilitate, with his Jordanian counterpart, negotiations on the arrangements for the major UN Summit in New York on 19 September 2016 on the global challenge of migration and refugee movements. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has decided to convene this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Visits (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: State visits and other official visits support the promotion of Ireland’s interests internationally and contribute to the development of strong economic, political and cultural links. A State Visit is the highest level of official visit from one country to another. Such visits take place on the invitation of one State to another, and involve State ceremonial elements. During State...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: EU Foreign Ministers will hold a meeting with their Arab League counterparts on 21 April 2014, and will discuss a wide range of issues. The Syrian crisis and the impacts of the Syrian crisis, including migration and terrorism are key issues for both the EU and the Arab League. Regional States who are members of the Arab League have already taken in several million Syrians fleeing the violence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The migration crisis has dominated the EU agenda for the past year. While there have been divergent views among some member states about the best way to address the crisis, the Union has nonetheless succeeded in developing a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the root causes of the crisis; meeting the humanitarian needs of refugees; and reducing the large numbers of migrants arriving...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I have read and noted the contents of the correspondence referred to in the Deputy’s Question and I can assure the Deputy and the family of this Irish citizen that this case continues to be a top priority for the Government. As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade I have engaged extensively on this citizen’s case with my Egyptian counterpart, the Minister for Foreign Affairs,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (22 Mar 2016)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is not currently carrying any vacancies for officers who must display competence in the Irish language. In fulfilment of our obligations under the Irish Language Scheme, my Department recently recruited an Executive Officer with Irish language skills. This officer is the Department’s dedicated Irish language officer. In addition, as part of our overall customer...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: It did not take long for the Deputy to revert to type.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is providing consular assistance to the Irish citizen involved in this case. In all of our interactions with our Philippines counterparts, we have consistently raised this case and have sought an early appeal date for the individual concerned on humanitarian grounds. I raised this case and our concerns with the most senior representative of the Philippines government,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Refusals (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Passport Service has a record of receipt of an application dating from 1985 from the person in question. At the time the applicant was advised that only Irish citizens are entitled to be issued with Irish passports. Therefore for the person in question to be issued an Irish passport he must first become an Irish citizen. Citizenship, including through naturalisation, is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Government works consistently to achieve a sovereign Palestinian state, not just in theory but in fact, and all of our actions on the Israeli/Palestinian issue are directed to that end. It is central to our objective of a two state solution that will ensure the security and prosperity of both peoples. I continue to consider carefully whether the recognition by Ireland now of a state...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: There is no proposal at present, at either Irish or EU level, to ban trade with Israeli settlements. The European Union, however, has a general approach of differentiating the EU’s relationship with Israel from the relationship with the settlements, in line with the conclusions of the Council in December 2012. Ireland has been a strong and consistent advocate of this position. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Arms Trade (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The export of military or dual use items from Ireland is licensed by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under the relevant domestic and European legislation. Under this legislation, items classified as “military goods” from an export control perspective include military goods and technology, as well as components for such items. Licensed exports from Ireland to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 612, 616, 617 and 621 together. I have made clear in this House my view that the peace process in the Middle East is currently at a standstill, and that the international community needs to do more to attempt to break this deadlock. The violent events in recent months have clearly demonstrated the risks of the continued political vacuum. I note with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foireann Roinne (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Tá sé i gceist agam ceist 5824/16 agus 5848/16 a fhreagairt le chéile. Faoi réir scéim teanga mo Roinnse, d’fhostaigh an Roinn Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin le scileanna Gaeilge. Tá an t-oifigeach sin ag feidhmiú mar Oifigeach Gaeilge na Roinne. De bhreis air sin, mar chuid dár dtiomantas iomlán dár saoránaigh, tá...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Passport Office introduced a same-day rapid renewal service in 2014. This facilitates customers who have urgent, emergency travel needs. This service is only available for renewal applications and is offered in the Passport Office Dublin. The printing of passports requires specialised production equipment which is not available in Cork. Therefore a same-day service cannot be offered...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and its network of Embassies and Consulates provides a range of consular services to Irish citizens. These services include Apostille certification and legalisation of certain documents. Full details of the services available are on the Department’s website: . Irish missions abroad do not provide legal advice or have any role in local civil...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is pursuing every viable avenue to secure the release of this citizen and will continue to bring all of our influence to bear on his behalf through all appropriate channels. As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade I have engaged extensively on this citizen’s case with my Egyptian counterpart, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, and with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US and agreement on a facility for future legal migration between Ireland and the US are priority issues in the Government’s relationship with the United States. Our Embassy in Washington and Consulates elsewhere in the US are active in advocating immigration reform and the issue is also the subject of high level political...