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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 277. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if section 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) gives effect to the EU derogation that permits and legalises a range of control measures to be carried out on otherwise legally protected bird species, expressly and explicitly, for the protection of public health...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 278. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the direct authority and the frequency with which the process is carried out for the review or updating as necessary, production and publication of both the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) and the derogation species list that it covers; the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 279. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the organisations which are represented in the process that produces the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) and, in respect of the organisation(s) represented, the grade levels, functions, qualifications and expertise of the personnel involved...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 280. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way and by whom the final decision is made in respect of each bird species as to whether it is included on or removed or excluded from the derogation list covered by the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986); if those decisions are reached on a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 281. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which, the formats in which, the frequency with which, and the sources from which information is gathered, verified and assessed each time the declaration under 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) is updated and published; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 282. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any gull species (details supplied) have ever previously been considered for inclusion on the derogation list under SI No. 254 of 1986; if so, if she will summarise the considerations made and the basis for the decisions taken; if none of the pertinent gull species have previously been considered for listing, the circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 283. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any safeguards in the process used to produce the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986), and the derogation species list that it covers, to ensure that a protected species that may also be currently red listed as a species of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 284. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are safeguards in the process used to produce the declaration under 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986), and the derogation species) list that it covers, if she will advise of same; the person who has the ultimate decision authority regarding a red...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I was gravely concerned by the correspondence the joint committee received from the National Union of Journalists. We invited journalists before the committee to find out what we can do to address this issue. Members are fully aware of the circumstances prevailing in Turkey. The Turkish Government has closed 16 television stations, 23 radio...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I very much appreciate the information brought to us and awareness is important. I am still not clear on where the Irish Government is on this. I asked a question of whether there has been an official statement or if our Minister has relayed the concerns directly to the Turkish Embassy. I understand there is a European option and the Chairman made a very good proposal, which we will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: No, it does not. I have asked about specific items. It indicates that he highlighted concerns at one EU Council meeting. It does not outline any bilateral discussions or meetings. That is why I asked the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I am wondering if there were statements. If there were no statements, we can pursue that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Statement of Strategy: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with my colleague and I second his proposal. At issue is a statement of strategy, and a core part of the Irish position has been a clear statement of the country's neutrality. I realise this came up during the defence part of the meeting earlier but it is important that it is restated. I do not understand why the word is not even included in the strategy statement. It makes no...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the practice of organ harvesting from members of a group (details supplied) and other prisoners of conscience in China; the actions he has taken to address this disturbing practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33159/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Tyre Disposal (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the commencement date for a new end of life waste tyre compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33142/16]

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time Deputies Brassil, O’Loughlin, Cahill and Casey. We are extremely concerned about the situation in Calais and the purpose of this debate was to give our response as a country to the clearing of the Jungle and the 1,500 unaccompanied minors in Calais. I am confused by the figures given by the Minister for Justice and Equality because the Migrant Rights Council...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (2 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government received any request to participate or intervene as an interested party in the proceedings before the Belfast High Court challenging Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32750/16]

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: In what type of court?

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad that the Minister has conveyed his concerns directly. I am aware of the normal diplomatic protocol, but the situation in Syria, specifically in Aleppo, is such that it is important that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade meet the ambassador directly face to face. It is welcome that he has done this. Will the Government support the Russian Government's bid to become a...