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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Very likely.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the current welfare and position of the Irish nationals detained by Israel following their being detained after participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla. [53801/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Access (7 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the current blockages of aid to locations in Darfur, Sudan, for example, El Fasher; and the position of the Irish Government regarding aid being prevented from accessing locations. [53803/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (7 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he is aware of breaches of the arms embargo to Sudan; if he has communicated with any governments suspected of breaking the arms embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53804/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (14 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the ambassador. In the Chamber we previously had the opportunity to address her but this is the first time in the committee that we have done so. I spoke in the Chamber about the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the ambassador has articulated very well here for the Irish public the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people. Their ingenuity and resourcefulness have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (14 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It seems very clear to me and I think most people in these Houses that at this moment in time, Russia has no intention of negotiating. It is pretending and trying to deceive people but ultimately, it has no interest in negotiation. It seems clear additional pressure is required. Ireland should very much be part of any of the packages of sanctions that are being looked at. In terms of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My Topical Issue concerns the shortage of SNAs and access to respite in respect of special schools in Cork. I have two specific schools in mind and the Minister of State will be familiar with the issues regarding them. I initially tabled this in the context of the news that had just broken to parents of children in St. Gabriel's Special School, Bishopstown, which caused enormous alarm. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have the written part of the Minister of State's statement and some of that is useful as well. I am glad he is here today because I appreciate that he is up to date on the issues. It is important that the Department takes this seriously. The NCSE and the Department are taking it seriously but, clearly, we need solutions. While the potential reduced hours did not proceed in St. Gabriel's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We were all relieved at the ceasefire and the reaching of a tentative peace deal last week. The scenes of people held hostage returning to their families in Israel and Palestine in the past number of days were deeply touching. However, we still have profound human suffering, a humanitarian crisis and a fragile situation. Ultimately, peace can only be sustained through a peaceful political...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----the Taoiseach's comments suggest he has had sight of the Attorney General's report.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will finish on this. It seems plain to me-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----the Taoiseach is sitting on the Attorney General's report on the occupied territories Bill until after polling day on 24 October.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is policy, not legal.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is not a legal difference.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Civil Defence and the Office of Emergency Planning: Discussion (16 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee and I thank the staff and volunteers of Civil Defence for the work they do. It is very challenging work in many ways. There is a real commitment to people's communities and the public because it is challenging work in difficult weather and it is exhausting work at times. As a voluntary organisation, it makes a big difference in times of...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Civil Defence and the Office of Emergency Planning: Discussion (16 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: When Civil Defence is recruiting people, it is about getting a sense of what it is about Civil Defence that appeals to people. A lot of it is service to the community but there are a lot of ways to achieve this, such as through the GAA, the scouts and community associations. With regard to the skills, we had members of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, before the committee last week. That is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights at the United Nations: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses and the interpreters, particularly those who have travelled. I will try to keep my questions brief to get concise answers. In relation to the situation in Guatemala, a lot of the examples that have been given have identified issues of intimidation and pollution related to extractive industries. Has this resulted in the displacement of people, whole communities or even...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights at the United Nations: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will go back to the treaty. This is primarily directed at Dr. O'Connell but anyone who wants to take it can. There has been a fair discussion of a legally binding treaty at an international level. What does that look like? What is the mechanism for seeking redress under such an international treaty?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights at the United Nations: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Before you do so, and Ms Quijano may pick it straight up from here as well, if I understand it correctly, while the treaty would be multinational and international, the redress mechanisms and the arbiters would be in each sovereign state that is party to the treaty. Is that correct?