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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: One usually has a fair idea of it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Is there a timeframe?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: It needs to be pursued. We asked for an idea on a timeframe to expect a report. The Tánaiste does not have that either.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the way in which a confidential internal report by his Department on Brexit was leaked to and reported in the media on 23 November 2017; the specific actions he has taken to prevent further leaks of confidential and sensitive data regarding Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53239/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Is the Minister aware of how a confidential internal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade report on Brexit was leaked to and reported in the media, both in Ireland and abroad, on 23 November 2017? What specific actions has he taken, if any, to prevent further leaks of confidential and sensitive data? Will he confirm whether he has given this matter the absolute priority it deserves?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: While it may not be a very significant report in the Minister's opinion, I assure him that it is very significant and absolutely mortifying and embarrassing to those who are mentioned in it. I am glad to hear that we have amended procedures in so far as those reports are not being circulated until we get to the bottom of the matter. I commend the officials and the staff within the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister said it is not a significant report.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: We are all aware that our diplomats and those who engage on our behalf and on behalf of the State need to have confidence in the Irish Government. Our partners need to have confidence that they can speak to us openly. While this question mark hangs over the process, the position is very serious. I do not get the sense the Department or the Minister are taking this as seriously as it should...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister did so. He should check the record. He said it is not a significant report.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: That is changing what the Minister said at the start.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad the Minister is affording it significance.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Documents (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister should go back and check the record.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of recent efforts to restore the Executive in Northern Ireland; the implications for Northern Ireland of the ongoing impasse in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53144/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on recent European efforts to address the refugee crisis and the supports being provided by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53146/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if commitments will be made with regard to multi-annual funding for overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific actions the Government will take in view of President Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and in view of the escalation of illegal settlement activity, forced displacement and demolition of Palestinian villages in Area C; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53142/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 63. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given to the need for new formal structures for dialogue to be established between the Irish and British Governments in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53145/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (12 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the situation in Syria; the efforts being made at EU and international level to bring a resolution to this conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52818/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (12 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the impact of President Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; the impact he views this will have on the peace process; the actions the Government and the European Union will take in view of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53209/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (12 Dec 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council; his further views on the announcement of a new political and military alliance between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52817/17]