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Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Tánaiste is to be commended for holding this conference, which is an important initiative. We have a lot to offer and can become much more proactive in the whole area of conflict resolution. I see this very much in the context of developing Ireland's reputation abroad, boosting our opportunities for trade and augmenting our development aid budget. As that last is constrained, we could...

EU Presidency (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In 2004, the current Tánaiste was critical of the expenditure that was incurred when many meetings were held across the country. The Government of the time was trying to showcase the country to its best advantage. There are suggestions that the number of ministerial meetings in this country will be reduced. Is the Minister of State concerned that such a move would limit our opportunity to...

Order of Business (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Media reports indicate the iconic pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is to visit Europe and perhaps Ireland on foot of invitations from NGOs. Does the Taoiseach intend to issue a formal invitation to her to visit Ireland? I further suggest to the Taoiseach that it would be a good idea to invite her to address this House or indeed these Houses, given the respect in which she is held.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Irish role in the UN observer mission in Syria; the future plans for the force; the timeline for its full deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25165/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (23 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, who I presume is taking this item.

Northern Ireland Issues (23 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State. We are getting used to these exchanges. One of the sad points about this is that we are obliged to have a discussion about it at all. Dissident republican activity has been escalating in recent months. A significant number of bombs have been located and diffused by Army experts and Derry has been rocked by explosions earlier in the year. This is compounded...

Northern Ireland Issues (23 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister of State's statement that there is close co-operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Garda. It is vital for that to continue. There is a need for initiatives in the Twenty-six Counties area to counter dissident activity. As we are well aware, it is happening here as well. We need to be conscious that the areas of greatest deprivation in the...

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá áthas orm deis a fháil labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo atá os ár gcomhair um tráthnóna. As we begin this debate, it would be appropriate to pay tribute to the Tánaiste, his director of elections, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, his partners in government and their director of elections, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney,...

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----acknowledge the work done by Deputy Martin. It was a clear demonstration of a positive and constructive Opposition. Our director of elections, Deputy Dooley, toured the country with Deputy Martin. I also acknowledge the reason and dignity with which the campaign was generally conducted by people on all sides of the divide. There may have been a bit of political opportunism and some...

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----but we can all be quite satisfied with the nature of the campaign. We all accept that last Thursday's decisive vote in favour of the stability treaty was a significant step along a long and winding path towards tackling the euro crisis for this country and Europe as a whole. The past four years of the crisis have placed the Union and the eurozone in particular under unprecedented...

Written Answers — Imprisonment Abroad: Imprisonment Abroad (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered the case of persons (details supplied) both of whom are imprisoned; his view on this situation; if he proposes to assist these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26301/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26750/12]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding policing cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26278/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 792: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider correspondence (details supplied) regarding inter country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26302/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 860: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26348/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 908: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26758/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 942: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27010/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if craftsmen may apply for exemptions from completing FÁS courses when looking for certification if they display proficiency or proof of experience at various levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27777/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will issue a payment of rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27755/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27784/12]