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- Overseas Development Aid (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: One of the millennium goals was to improve the standard of education. Therefore one needs teachers and buildings. If one provides assistance in that area alone, never mind the whole area of health which is also included in the millennium goals, one must deal with more than euro and dollars. Surely we have gone beyond the point where it is just about dollars. Can we not provide assistance...
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in view of the recent comments by the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia regarding the failure of Serbia to produce a person (details supplied), his views on whether the Stabilisation and Association Agreement motion should be passed prior to the confirmation of the delivery of the person to...
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: The Minister's information and mine seem to be at variance. On 20 September the chief prosecutor, Serge Brammertz had very harsh things to say about the lack of progress in respect of the arrest of Mr. Mladic and company. Is the Minister aware of the statement of 20 September, which reads, "Political support from the European capitals and from Brussels is of paramount importance in...
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: We invited the Minister before the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: I do not accept that.
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: This is September.
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: I remind the Minister it is the obligation of this Parliament to pass motions independently of anybody else. We are entitled to express our deep concerns and have every ground to do so.
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: Does the Minister accept that elements in Serbia would prefer Mr. Mladic not to appear before any tribunal and, therefore, we must make certain that the Serbian Government gets our support in ensuring everybody is aware of the consequences of not delivering on its commitment?
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the United Nations refusal to allow the EU the right to speak at a meeting of the General Assembly and as a result of this the EU continues to only have observer status despite the fact that they now represent over 500 million people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36400/10]
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: In view of the fact that we are a small country with no axe to grind, can we not lead on this issue? Does the Minister agree that reform of the UN is required? Does he agree that the UN Security Council, with its five permanent members, is totally out of date in the current era? Does he accept that the 500 million people of the EU contribute more than anyone else to the running of the UN?...
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: What has happened to that?
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: I have heard nothing about it.
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: It is a closed shop.
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: Does the Minister agree that if there is no reform, there is always a danger that other arrangements will come into place, and that they will have an impact on the overall effectiveness of the United Nations? The United Nations is well worth maintaining provided it is updated and has modern practices. The real danger is that there would be more alignment between the European Union and NATO...
- International Agreements (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: I do not need to. I am asking the Minister questions.
- Middle East Peace Process (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: As I understand it, both the Palestinians and Israelis accept the two-state solution. Am I correct in saying that? As with our experience in Northern Ireland, it is a question of achieving a basic understanding and sticking to that. Surely there are times when we must keep working towards acceptance of one particular fact. I would be horrified to see the talks collapsing when there is...
- Middle East Peace Process (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: That trust did not exist initially in Northern Ireland.
- Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: Is the Minister aware of the suggestion made by Brigadier General Stefan Andersson, who commands the Nordic Battlegroup 2011, in which Irish troops will take part next year with Sweden, Norway, Finland and Estonia and will be on standby for rapid deployment in the event of a military crisis, that the EU should consider broadening the range of possible deployments for the battle groups to...
- Adjournment Debate Matters (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: On a point of order, I submitted a private notice question on the up to date position on passport abuse. I have not yet heard if that question will proceed. This is a matter of grave urgency.
- Adjournment Debate Matters (12 Oct 2010)
Seán Barrett: The integrity of Irish passports is being brought into disrepute-----