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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I will be very brief. I do not deny in any way, shape or form the disgust of the Department and the Minister at what is happening in Syria. I do not question their commitment to this issue. I merely put it to the Minister that I find it strange and confusing that he has not spoken directly to the Russian Government's representative in this country. He mentioned that he has spoken to...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by his department to demonstrate to his EU counterparts the special and unique position of Northern Ireland in relation to Brexit, particularly in view of the decision by Prime Minister, Theresa May, not to appoint the Northern Irish Secretary of State to her Brexit committee; and if he will make a statement on the...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the efforts being made by his Department to demonstrate to our EU partners the special and unique position of Northern Ireland regarding Brexit, particularly in light of the decision by the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, not to appoint the Northern Ireland Secretary of State as a permanent member of her Brexit committee. We...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister is correct in stating again that lengthy and complex political negotiations lie ahead for this country and our European partners. A balance needs to be struck and in no way, shape or form should we be used as a Trojan horse by the British Government. We have an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment as a strong and intrinsic part of the European Union, and a member that wants...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response. A multifaceted approach is required here. I am concerned not specifically with the Minister's interaction with his counterparts, but with the Government's preparation with regard to Brexit and the potential risks to our country, and most importantly to jobs and people's livelihoods here in Ireland. Does the Minister not believe it is time for the...

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions taken by the Government, the Minister and his Department with regard to the current situation in Syria and specifically in Aleppo; if the Minister has formally relayed to the Russian ambassador, the Russian Government, the Syrian authorities, the revulsion of the Irish people to their actions in Syria and especially in Aleppo;...

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister. I would like to know specifically if he has yet met with the Russian ambassador face to face to convey the views of the Irish people with regard to Russia's role in Syria and in Aleppo. I am acutely aware that there are other actors in that theatre of war. We have an opportunity to put it directly to the Russian ambassador and I believe the Minister for Foreign...

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad that the Minister has conveyed his concerns directly. I am aware of the normal diplomatic protocol, but the situation in Syria, specifically in Aleppo, is such that it is important that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade meet the ambassador directly face to face. It is welcome that he has done this. Will the Government support the Russian Government's bid to become a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way and the purposes for which Irish Aid money is being used in relation to the EU-Turkey migration deal and other similar deals in respect of refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31706/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way the Government plans to meet the UN target of 0.7% of GNP for ODA in view of the fact that budget 2017 allocated only an additional €10 million to ODA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31703/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on reports that Israel is further tightening restrictions on the Gaza Strip and thereby hampering the ability to provide aid to the densely populated territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/16]

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: In what type of court?

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time Deputies Brassil, O’Loughlin, Cahill and Casey. We are extremely concerned about the situation in Calais and the purpose of this debate was to give our response as a country to the clearing of the Jungle and the 1,500 unaccompanied minors in Calais. I am confused by the figures given by the Minister for Justice and Equality because the Migrant Rights Council...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (2 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government received any request to participate or intervene as an interested party in the proceedings before the Belfast High Court challenging Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32750/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the practice of organ harvesting from members of a group (details supplied) and other prisoners of conscience in China; the actions he has taken to address this disturbing practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33159/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Tyre Disposal (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the commencement date for a new end of life waste tyre compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33142/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I was gravely concerned by the correspondence the joint committee received from the National Union of Journalists. We invited journalists before the committee to find out what we can do to address this issue. Members are fully aware of the circumstances prevailing in Turkey. The Turkish Government has closed 16 television stations, 23 radio...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I very much appreciate the information brought to us and awareness is important. I am still not clear on where the Irish Government is on this. I asked a question of whether there has been an official statement or if our Minister has relayed the concerns directly to the Turkish Embassy. I understand there is a European option and the Chairman made a very good proposal, which we will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: No, it does not. I have asked about specific items. It indicates that he highlighted concerns at one EU Council meeting. It does not outline any bilateral discussions or meetings. That is why I asked the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I am wondering if there were statements. If there were no statements, we can pursue that.