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Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 was enacted by the previous Government. In response to parliamentary questions I tabled before Christmas, it was indicated that since 2013 fewer than 500 houses nationally have been remediated. Those that have been are mainly along the east coast and in my area of Dublin Fingal. The Taoiseach will see in The Irish Timestoday the testimony about the thousands...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (18 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the efforts that have been made to date to assist this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Garda Vetting of Personnel (18 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 249. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the fact that Tusla currently applies for Garda vetting for its employees, that is, for the preschool inspectorate and that Tusla is the inspector of early years services' Garda vetting, if the Tusla Garda vetting facility can be opened up to early years services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2058/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Garda Vetting of Personnel (18 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 250. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the fact that Pobal currently applies for Garda vetting for its employees and Pobal administers funding to early years services' Garda vetting, if the Pobal Garda vetting facility can be opened up to early years services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2059/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: It happened a number of times.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 324. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent Foreign Affairs Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2548/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 325. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meetings with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2549/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 326. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the Paris peace talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2550/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 327. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his Department is preparing in advance of Article 50 being triggered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2551/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 328. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the meetings he has had with the Export Trade Council since 23 June 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2552/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 329. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent developments in Turkey, including the bomb attack in Istanbul; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2624/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 330. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if recent developments in Turkey, including the preliminary approval of a new constitution, were discussed at the recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2625/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (24 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 331. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a state of emergency has been declared in Gambia; the potential implications of this for the inauguration of a new president; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2821/17]

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: On the point Deputy Ryan raised, following our visit to Cairo and our meeting with the European Union representatives in their office in Cairo, it struck us that because Ibrahim is the only EU citizen on trial, they were direct with us in the sense that they stated not all of our European partners agreed with the European Union office or a representative monitoring the trial. Deputy Ryan was...

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: It was not the office nor the staff on the ground. They were very open. It was more that they stated some of our European partners do not want them to take up the role of observers to the trial. I am not referring to the staff on the ground in Cairo.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the almost invisible Border can be maintained between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in view of the fact that the British Prime Minister has stated that the UK will leave the Single Market and will seek a new arrangement regarding the customs union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3260/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his Department will advocate for the special position of Northern Ireland in the upcoming Brexit negotiations in view of the fact that the British Prime Minister has indicated that there will be no special deals or status for Northern Ireland or other devolved administrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: In the context of the British Prime Minister's speech on 17 January last outlining her Government's position on leaving the Single Market and the customs union, or certainly leaving most of the external factors of the customs union, there is an obvious risk to the invisible Border between the Republic and the North. What are the Minister's views on how we can maintain the current...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response. From his bilateral meetings with his counterparts in Europe, is he absolutely assured that foreign ministers in Governments across the EU are absolutely clear and agree with Ireland's unique position regarding future negotiations and the unique nature of our relationship with Britain and, more importantly, with Northern Ireland, which is copperfastened...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: It is encouraging in one degree. However, in light of the risks regarding the UK leaving the customs union, the Taoiseach said papers were being prepared regarding minimising customs checks. Has the Minister any idea when those papers will be published and what Departments are preparing them? I return to my question on Commissioner Moscovici's comments and where the Government stands on...