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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (4 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The ongoing armed conflict between the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the former regional authorities in Tigray, which began on 4 November, remains a major concern for Ireland. The conflict has had a devastating impact on the population of Tigray, and poses severe risks to the stability of the wider Horn of Africa region. Since the outbreak of hostilities in Tigray, there have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (4 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: Ireland strongly condemns the violence and terror perpetrated by Boko Haram and Al Shabaab. Ireland supports the EU, UN and other international efforts to reduce the influence of Boko Haram and Al Shabaab and to prevent their attacks, especially against civilians. Ireland continues to monitor the activities of these groups and to assist populations affected by their actions. Through Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (4 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: Ireland's official development assistance (ODA) in 2021 will be €868 million, of which €571 million will be managed by my Department. This will allow Ireland to maintain its longstanding focus on meeting the needs of people furthest behind, such as those affected by food insecurity and conflict. It also allows for a continued emphasis on helping people cope with the impact of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Services (5 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the essential work of the passport service, which has continued to deliver throughout the global pandemic. At level 5, employers are asked to only undertake essential tasks to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in our community. I am satisfied that the passport service is continuing to provide an essential service while respecting the level 5...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Services (5 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: I will make some concluding remarks. When the service is paused, people are requested not to submit supporting documentation or documentation they may need because once it goes into the system, there is a problem returning it as staff are working remotely. Again, I thank Senator Davitt for raising the issue again today. The Department is willing to engage in a reform programme as it has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Passport Services (5 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: I cannot comment on an individual case-----

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: Each year the Department of Foreign Affairs' Ireland Fellows Programme offers promising individuals from ODA-eligible partner countries opportunities to study for a master’s qualification at an Irish University or Institute of Technology. The programme is intended to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals; and to build...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: A Better World, Ireland’s policy for international development was launched in February 2019. It provides the framework for Ireland’s development cooperation in the decade ahead and represents a step change in our approach, bringing together our development cooperation and diplomacy for optimum impact. In the two years since the policy was launched, there has been notable...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: Ireland's longstanding programme of development cooperation in South East Asia is implemented by the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi in conjunction with a number of partner organisations. The programme operates primarily in Vietnam itself, with a smaller range of activity in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar. Consistent with the commitment to the "furthest behind first" in Ireland's Policy for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: The Government’s policy for international development, ‘A Better World’, launched in February 2019, commits to scaling Ireland’s investment across four policy priorities: gender equality; reducing humanitarian need; climate action and strengthening governance. This policy was complemented, in November 2019, by the Government’s Strategy for Africa to 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (10 Mar 2021)

Colm Brophy: Sahel countries count among the world’s most at risk of crises and disasters. An estimated 23.6 million people across the region are in need of urgent humanitarian aid, the highest number ever recorded, including more than 13 million requiring emergency food assistance. Ireland is supporting stabilisation efforts on the ground in Mali and the Sahel through our peacekeeping...