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Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the case of persons (details supplied) with the Greek ambassador; if he has raised it at an EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33768/12]

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for informing the House that there has been some contact by the embassy. In earlier written questions on this matter the possibility of any engagement on behalf of the family seemed to have been ruled out. I have a serious concern about this case. The young man in question is an Albanian citizen who is married to a young teacher from County Carlow. In the past, we...

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will the Tánaiste reconsider his position and engage on a political level with his opposite number in Greece? Will he also have some discussions with the Greek ambassador here?

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If it is not possible to provide consular representation can the Tánaiste make political contact on this matter? Can he, for example, call on the Greek authorities to ensure that the appeal in this case is expedited and could he make arrangements to have our embassy represented at the appeal hearing so that we can at least hear first hand what is going on? The lawyer representing Mr. Marku...

Foreign Conflicts (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I again acknowledge the response. We all agree that the settlement is the biggest impediment to progress. Does the Tánaiste have any optimism that that issue will be addressed in the near future? Every new settlement makes the two-state solution - which we all support - more difficult to achieve. Is he optimistic given the realigned coalition arrangement between Likud and Kadima that the...

Foreign Conflicts (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The question of an artistic boycott has arisen in the aftermath of difficulties for the Irish traditional group, Dervish, whose members were subjected to very considerable e-mail pressure and had to pull out of a tour. How does the Tánaiste feel about that? How does he respond to the very fair points made earlier by Deputy Mac Lochlainn who earlier contrasted the response of the EU and the...

Nuclear Proliferation (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. The two critical elements in the negotiations at present are that Iran would stop enriching Uranium to the 20% level and that the 1,200 kg already enriched would be exported out of the state and in return for that the world powers would make concessions to help Iran develop its civil nuclear programme, they would help bolster safety at the existing...

Human Rights Issues (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There was a proposition some time ago that this country would provide medical care for a number of Libyan citizens who were seriously injured during the conflict. Did that happen and does the Minister know how many were brought here? I understand a designated fund was made available to address that issue.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the status of refugees in Camp Ashraf in Iraq with either the Iranian or Iraqi authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33769/12]

Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The programme for Government and the reviewed programme for Government published earlier this year made commitments in regard to the survivors of the thalidomide drug which has had a devastating impact on the lives of 32 surviving people. Their demand has been for a redress process and for a health and social care package provided on a statutory basis. Does the Tánaiste intend that...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is it intended this will have a legislative basis? It appears the reason for the failure of the discussions was that what was being offered to these people, who have been very badly let down by the State, was a gesture. They do not want a gesture; they want services based on legislation so that they do not have to continue to beg and plead for services which should be readily available to them.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I should begin by asking the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to convey to the Minister, Deputy Shatter, and his officials our appreciation for the substantial work in compiling what is inordinately important legislation. Those of us on this side of the House have a responsibility to identify and highlight the inadequacies or the shortcomings of the legislation but none the less we recognise...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34106/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the approval of a medical card renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34211/12]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the budget allocation for and the actual expenditure by Revenue Customs Service and by his Department in implementing the actions of the National Drugs Strategy Unit for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35300/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of a Labour Court decision (details supplied), he will take immediate action to provide alternative and appropriate employment for the public servant concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34400/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who was found to have been unfairly dismissed by City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee, will be redeployed within the VEC sector or to an appropriate post within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34738/12]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the reduction by the Higher Education Authority of Training Centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35240/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to roll out further school building projects under the PPP system; and if he has evaluated the outcome for schools already delivered under this programme [34600/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the issues raised in correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35262/12]