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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Naval Vessels (6 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the incident referred to by the Deputy and I understand from media reports that the man was released without charge and that a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted and for what criminal offence is the responsibility of the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is completely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Department is responsible for two votes - Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation). The Department commissions external expertise where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and in particular where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is required. During the course of their engagement, these consultants...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Anti-Terrorism Measures (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot comment on any reports concerning national security matters or responses that might be taken in the event of an attack on Ireland or a serious and immediate security threat to Ireland and the Irish people. However, I can confirm that no agreement has been entered into by the State to grant permission to the RAF to shoot down hijacked planes over Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Anti-Terrorism Measures (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot comment on any reports concerning national security matters or responses that might be taken in the event of an attack on Ireland or a serious and immediate security threat to Ireland and the Irish people. However, I can confirm that no agreement has been entered into by the State to grant permission to the RAF to shoot down hijacked planes over Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This consular case continues to be a top priority for the Government and substantial resources and time are being devoted to it, by the Taoiseach and the Government and by my Department. Reports about this man’s health are a matter of the utmost concern to the Government. In light if these concerns the Government took the unprecedented step last month of making arrangements for an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I attended the most recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on Monday 3 April where Syria, Yemen and Libya were on the agenda. My EU counterparts and I also met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Abou El Gheit. The conflict in Syria is causing untold suffering and displacement of civilians on the ground. At the Council meeting, I and my EU...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The situation in Syria continues to be a matter of grave concern. 13.5 million Syrians are now in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria including 6.3 million internally displaced people, 1.5 million are living under siege conditions which gives rise to serious protection concerns, and a further 5 million Syrian refugees have fled to neighbouring countries and the wider region. I was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Following the Assembly election, I spoke on 5 March with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and the Taoiseach spoke with Prime Minister May. Both Governments agreed on the need for intensive engagement to address outstanding issues and commitments to ensure the early establishment of an Executive. As co-guarantors of the Good Friday Agreement, both Governments have a role to play...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Passport Service aims to process passport renewal applications submitted through Passport Express within 15 working days of receipt, assuming that all documentation is in order. Applicants are advised that this is a target rather than a guarantee of service and that turnaround times will vary depending on factors such as seasonal demand. As the Deputy will be aware, there has been a surge...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Properties (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not own or control any vacant building. Any properties occupied by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the State are rented and discharged by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Successive US Administrations have provided immensely valuable support to the peace process over the last three decades and the Government hopes that the new US Administration will also remain actively engaged with Northern Ireland. The work of successive US Envoys – from Senator George Mitchell to, most recently, Senator Gary Hart – has been very helpful in sustaining momentum...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Acht na Gaeilge (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Tá roinnt eilimintí de Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta agus Chomhaontú Chill Rímhinn nach bhfuil curtha i bhfeidhm go hiomlán go fóill, iad siúd a bhaineann le hAcht Teanga ina measc. Is é seasamh daingean an Rialtais ná go gcaithfidh Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta agus na Comhaontuithe comharba a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm ina...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Registration of Births (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Foreign Birth registration is a process detailed in Irish legislation whereby a person born outside the island of Ireland, who has a parent who is an Irish citizen but who was also born outside the island, can be registered on the Foreign Births Register in order for him/her to obtain Irish citizenship. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register by my Department they are an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the resignation of the former UN Under-Secretary General and Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Executive Secretary, Rima Khalaf, and also of the report commissioned and published by the ESCWA member states on 15 March. I understand also that another ESCWA report was withdrawn last month on the instruction of the UN Secretary General. I cannot comment...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Naval Vessels (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: In response to a request from the US Embassy, my Department granted permission for the visit of US naval vessel, USS Donald Cook, to the port of Cobh from 21-25 March 2017. The purpose of the visit to Ireland was crew rest and relaxation. Security arrangements for visits by ships paying routine calls to Irish ports, such as this visit, are a matter for An Garda Síochána with whom...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the situation to which the deputy refers. French Guiana is an overseas Department and region of France. The matters referred to are therefore internal issues for the French authorities and I do not propose to comment on them.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am concerned at recent events in Paraguay, including violence in the capital Asuncion and attempts to burn down the Parliament Buildings. The immediate cause of this violence was an attempt to introduce a referendum on an amendment to the Paraguayan constitution to permit President Horacio Cartes, and any previous President, including former President Fernando Lugo, to seek re-election...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I was horrified to learn of the apparent chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun last week which killed scores of civilians and seriously injured many more. The attack was simply barbaric, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families. I condemn unreservedly the attack and those responsible. My EU colleagues and I have denounced the attack, both individually and as a group. My...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This consular case continues to be a top priority for the Government and substantial resources and time are being devoted to it, by the Taoiseach and the Government and by my Department. In light of our serious concern for this young man’s welfare, the Government took the unprecedented step last month of making arrangements for an Irish doctor, nominated by the Chief Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Dealing with long-outstanding issues relating to the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland are of the utmost importance to me as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and for the Government. This Programme for a Partnership Government highlights this priority, with specific references to establishment of the comprehensive framework on the past provided for under the Stormont House...