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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I addressed the House on this question last week. However, there have been further important developments since then, in particular a proposed resolution at the UN Security Council which sought to restore with immediate effect a cessation of hostilities, permit unimpeded humanitarian access, renew a political process to end the Syrian conflict, and immediately end all aerial bombardment and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: My Department officials endeavour to provide all Irish citizens with the highest level of appropriate consular service and protection that they can, within the limits of our authority and our jurisdiction, including as set out in international conventions, laws and practice. There is a very extensive record of engagement by my officials over several years in this case, including advice...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Agencies (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 290 together. There are no commercial or non-commercial State agencies under the aegis of my Department so the issue raised by the Deputy does not arise for my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombian Peace Process (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the current situation in Colombia and the recent vote - by a very narrow margin - against the Peace Agreement negotiated between the Government of Colombia and the FARC guerrilla movement. As we know from our own experience here in Ireland, peace processes are complex, challenging and can suffer unexpected setbacks. It is my belief that the narrow rejection by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: At my direction, senior officials in my Department met with the Russian Ambassador on Tuesday 27 September and Ireland’s concerns in relation to the human catastrophe that is unfolding in Syria - and in the city of Aleppo in particular - were directly conveyed to him in the clearest terms. I subsequently confirmed in a statement on 29 September that my grave concerns had been conveyed...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The protracted conflict in Afghanistan has cost many thousands of lives and huge suffering to the Afghan people. Afghanistan continues to face huge challenges and it is vital that there is continued international support and commitment to create a political, social and economic environment to consolidate peace, security, sustainable development and prosperity. The recent report by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The United Kingdom 2011 census data, which is the most recently available, indicates that the number of Irish-born citizens resident in Great Britain at that time was 430,309 of whom 395,182 were resident in England, 22,952 in Scotland and 12,175 in Wales. With regard to the number of persons who are otherwise Irish citizens, or entitled to claim Irish citizenship by descent, estimates vary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (11 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together. On 2 December 2014, the Government announced its decision to request the European Court of Human Rights to revise its 1978 judgment in the case taken by Ireland against the UK. The request was filed with the Court on 4 December 2014. On the basis of new material uncovered, the Government has contended that the ill-treatment suffered...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The original application for Irish citizenship through Foreign Birth Registration referred to by the Deputy was lodged with the Embassy in Ankara in December 2015 through our Honorary Consul in Pakistan. Additional supporting documentation required by the Embassy in Ankara was received on 10 August 2016, and the application is now being further reviewed. The Embassy in Ankara will contact the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Iarratais Pas (12 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Nuair a eisítear pasanna ar shaoránaigh a rugadh lasmuigh d'Éirinn, úsáidtear cód trí litir chun an tír inar rugadh an duine a léiriú. An Eagraíocht Eitlíochta Sibhialta Idirnáisiúnta (ICAO) a shocraíonn na cóid sin. Cloíonn Éire le treoirlínte an ICAO chun inghlacthacht pasanna Éireannacha...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: This budget takes place against a background of international challenge which is unprecedented, both in its scale and its complexity, in our political lifetime. The human tragedy which is unfolding in Syria, in the Mediterranean and, most recently, in Haiti is a backdrop to our contributions which we should all be mindful of in the course of this debate. I am pleased to say that Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (13 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Molaim Ceisteanna Uimh. 102 go 104, cuimsitheach, a fhreagairt le chéile. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta go hiomlán le seirbhísí a sholáthar agus comhfhreagras a fhreagairt trí Ghaeilge nuair is gá. Léirigh iniúchadh den fhoireann i 2012 go raibh Gaeilge líofa nó ag ard-leibhéal ag 55 baill foirne i mo Roinn, agus...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Refusals (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008, as amended (the Act). The Act requires that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can issue to him or her. The person in question has applied for a passport. However, her entitlement to Irish citizenship under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 (as amended), is the subject of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council yesterday, at which the crisis in Aleppo was discussed in depth. I also discussed the situation in Syria and Aleppo in my meetings with EU and other international partners at the UN last month, as well as with UN Secretary-General Ban. From the outset of the Syrian conflict, Ireland has been clear that we believe that this is a crisis of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union sets the framework for a Member State leaving the EU. The article provides that when the terms have been negotiated between the EU and the departing State, the Council concludes the agreement, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Expenditure (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The total figure for 2015 for accommodation for approximately 350 public servants posted overseas with their dependents to Ireland’s diplomatic missions is €12,761,000. The figure spent to date in 2016 is €9,556,000. These figures include the rental costs of official accommodation for Heads of Mission and the rent reimbursements provided to other officers where...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Expenditure (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland’s diplomatic service abroad consists of a network of 80 diplomatic and consular offices, often called "missions”. The network consists of 61 Embassies, 7 multilateral Missions, 11 Consulates General and one Representative Office. The size and scale of our diplomatic network is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis having regard to clear national priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Data (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has allocated a total of €651 million for Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2017, an increase of €10 million on the 2016 allocation. Of this total, €486 million will be managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Irish Aid Programme. A further estimated €165 million will come from other Government Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Police cooperation with Israel, and other Middle Eastern countries, is very important in view of shared threats, including both terrorism and cyber crime. This is a key priority, especially for those partners who have suffered such attacks in recent years. Ireland and our EU partners have human rights concerns with many such countries in the region, not just with Israel, including on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Remuneration (18 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy for his question. The Human Resources Unit in my Department will follow-up directly with the Deputy to resolve the individual's queries.