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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for his questions and kind remarks. On the Windsor Framework, the EU expects to get on with its work in the next month in terms of the regulatory framework and the regulations on foot of it. We do not have a timeline for the UK at the moment. Obviously, there are various sensitivities that they are working through with the five parties in Northern Ireland as well. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: Absolutely, yes. I raised this last week with the Georgian ambassador when I met him. He will relay our concerns. It is very concerning in terms of aligning with like-minded laws in the Russian Federation. However, we are prepared to continue working with Georgia to progress its application for candidate status. Ukraine and Moldova were granted that status at that particular juncture....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I am at one with Senator McDowell regarding Georgia. I made the point as strongly as I could to the ambassador when I met him last week, because it is a matter of grave concern. It has been raised at all levels within the EU, especially that alignment. As the Senator quite rightly stated, it is a mirror image of the Russian Federation. With regard to the Windsor Framework, it is very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I am sorry; could the Deputy repeat the last question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: Obviously, we would be concerned by such a policy. I have not seen the detail of it. I was travelling into late last night and only got back this morning. Reforming the asylum and migration pact is obviously of critical importance to the EU, as is dealing with countries of origin and trying to ensure they are getting key supports to try to solve some of the difficulties they have in those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: Yes, absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank members for the engagement. I will come back on the various different issues, including those raised by Deputy Haughey in respect of the EPF.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 179. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what tender process is in place to allow local suppliers and facilities management companies to apply for tenders for upcoming contracts of catering and cleaning of IPAS centres; if consideration will be given to a company (details supplied) that cannot access the tender process , and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Howlin for his questions. As I said, in the first instance it is very welcome that we now have a framework to really open a new chapter in the relationship with the UK because we are all aware of how important a very strong relationship with the UK is for peace and stability on our island and into the future there are many common issue with the EU and the UK. Specifically on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (8 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: It is on the table, along with discussing countries of origin, countries of transit and a raft of resettlement issues. There are issues with legal pathways and reforming member states' adjudication processes, which is a big challenge for us because of the increase in numbers with which we are dealing. We are working with our EU counterparts on the matter, however. I have not seen a final...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputies for their statements. I will focus my remarks on energy and migration issues. Before doing so, I will briefly acknowledge the significant anniversary this year as Ireland marks 50 years of its membership of the European Union. Over the last 50 years, close co-operation with our European partners has been transformative and has accelerated Ireland's emergence as a modern,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 198. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if outstanding payments owed to a premises (details supplied) can be made urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14322/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 199. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if outstanding payments owed to a premises (details supplied) can be made urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14323/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 239. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline what contingency plans are in place to ensure the continuous supply of Ozempic, a medicine for diabetes patients; what measures are in place to distribute the existing stocks of Ozempic to pharmacies and patients who are prescribed this medicine for medical diabetes grounds as opposed to other uses; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (21 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are plans to create a public amenity at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13495/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 645. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project, (details supplied); if she will advise what is the current position with the project; when contracts will be signed and the project progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12690/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (21 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 682. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a pick-up location on a school bus route in County Westmeath will be reconsidered, given that there are more suitable locations in the immediate vicinity in the interest of child safety and safe road usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13036/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 1305. To ask the Minister for Health if allowances will be made when calculating a fair deal application by a family for an adult son (details supplied) residing in the home who is over 21 years of age and has special needs, if he will acknowledge it is grossly unfair to consider their maintenance in the calculations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12850/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 1329. To ask the Minister for Health the options that are open to front-line staff contracted by the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic who have not received their recognition payment (details supplied); how staff in similar roles, but in different HSE areas, have received the payment; the reason some companies contracted by the HSE are not applying for the payment; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what mechanism is in place in the Personal Injuries Assessment Board to inform applicants of progress on their case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15368/23]