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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I had some other questions-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I will go over and back with my questions because the answers to one question may negate the need for another. At the outset, I will state that what happened on Saturday and the actions of Hamas were absolutely deplorable, unjustifiable and should be condemned unequivocally by all right-thinking people. Hamas breached several international laws on Saturday and the primacy of international...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: What about the response of the European Commission in general, which has been to project a very partisan view, without any reference in a statement from it that I have heard, to international law and the need to adhere to it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I accept that the Minister of State replied but my specific question related to the Commission President.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I am asking specifically about the Irish Government's response to her actions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I think this committee would be united in saying that we welcome the position the Irish Government consistently takes in vocalising the need for international law to be upheld and advocating for the rights of Palestinians, in particular in an international context where there does not seem to be too many western governments that are willing to do that. I am also struck by how much Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: Yes, it is, and welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: It was in respect of the need for Ireland to take actions and initiatives outside of the EU Council when it is clear that the EU Council is not going to be willing to take the type of initiatives needed, such as recognising the state of Palestine and other initiatives that would send a clear message that we do not support the preferential treatment of states that breach international law.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I will move to my final few questions. The Minister of State mentioned building consensus across the EU. There are EU ministers who in my view have vocalised a narrative that will prolong and escalate the crisis we have seen. We often hear it framed in language to the effect that Israel has the right to defend itself. Any state is entitled to defend itself against violence and aggression....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I will not repeat the questions that have already been asked so mine may seem a bit peripheral, apart from the first question. The Minister of State mentioned the mid-term review of the multi-annual financial framework, MFF, that will be discussed as part of the EU budget. It would be useful for this committee to get a sense of where the Government will come at this. According to estimates...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: What about the Mercosur agreement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I have a supplementary question regarding the environmental aspects. The proposal will allow for approximately 100,000 tonnes of additional beef from Mercosur to enter the EU market. Is it the Government's position that if an environmental paper is agreed, we will agree to the importation of all those tonnes of beef?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he had requested to visit any part of Palestine or Israel during his recent visit to the Middle East for which permission was not granted; if so, the authority that refused the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43803/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a report in the media (details supplied) that he had requested to visit Palestinian towns in Area C of the West Bank and that he was denied access. [43804/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will receive approval to proceed with the proposed permanent extension comprising of three classroom SEN base, five additional classrooms, two special education tuition rooms, one music room, one textiles room, one science laboratory and preparation room, associated circulation and WC, and ancillary areas; the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the modular building proposal for a school (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43993/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Security Clearance (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests received for personal security clearance received from those not employed by a Government Department or body under the aegis of a Government Department; the number of which were subsequently directed to an Garda Síochána in each of the years 2019 to date; the average processing time, by category, academic,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department is currently undertaking work in relation to the establishment of a national security or intelligence agency; the intended timeframe in which in which they intend to publish a heads of or draft Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44365/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tests carried out in each NCT test centre from 1 January 2023 to 31 September 2023 inclusive, in tabular form; the number (absolute and percentage) of vehicles that passed at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.