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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action at EU and UN level to address the deteriorating situation in Kenya with particular reference to the need to alert the worldwide community to the seriousness of the matter and putting in place measures to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4179/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures available to the international community to verify that the forthcoming elections to be held in Pakistan are free and fair and in accordance with the democratic principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3871/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action the EU or the UN proposes to take to encourage normal and peaceful elections in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4178/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the world community can address or is addressing the issues of starvation, war, ethnic cleansing and genocide on the continent of Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4181/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing situation in the Congo with particular reference to full democracy and human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4182/08]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the clearing of rain forests in Nigeria at a time of major concern about global warming and carbon emissions; his plans to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4183/08]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU and the Ukraine have developed or propose to develop economic or other links; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4184/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the top ten locations about which he and his EU colleagues are most concerned in respect of human rights abuses; the action taken or intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4185/08]

Written Answers — Health Issues: Health Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the further initiatives he proposes to take at EU or UN level to address HIV/AIDS and other health issues on the African continent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4186/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the ongoing situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/08]

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the various poorer countries have received aid through debt write off or direct aid in the context of the World Trade Organisation or otherwise; when it is expected that the entire proposals will be achieved in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a work permit will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4174/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency position in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/08]

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister wants to answer.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am sure everybody is amazed at the degree of freedom now available to Irish criminals located in various safe havens overseas. It appears from recent media reports that there is more than one such place of safety to which these people have recourse. I have already put this question to the Taoiseach but will now do so to the Minister. As this is an urgent matter that requires attention...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, it is No. 29.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister has a mind to promise it.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is a matter for the Minister.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: When?

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It was just another vague promise at election time.