Results 20,241-20,260 of 26,290 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions taken by the Government, the Minister and his Department with regard to the current situation in Syria and specifically in Aleppo; if the Minister has formally relayed to the Russian ambassador, the Russian Government, the Syrian authorities, the revulsion of the Irish people to their actions in Syria and especially in Aleppo;...

Priority Questions: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister. I would like to know specifically if he has yet met with the Russian ambassador face to face to convey the views of the Irish people with regard to Russia's role in Syria and in Aleppo. I am acutely aware that there are other actors in that theatre of war. We have an opportunity to put it directly to the Russian ambassador and I believe the Minister for Foreign...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister is correct in stating again that lengthy and complex political negotiations lie ahead for this country and our European partners. A balance needs to be struck and in no way, shape or form should we be used as a Trojan horse by the British Government. We have an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment as a strong and intrinsic part of the European Union, and a member that wants...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response. A multifaceted approach is required here. I am concerned not specifically with the Minister's interaction with his counterparts, but with the Government's preparation with regard to Brexit and the potential risks to our country, and most importantly to jobs and people's livelihoods here in Ireland. Does the Minister not believe it is time for the...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by his department to demonstrate to his EU counterparts the special and unique position of Northern Ireland in relation to Brexit, particularly in view of the decision by Prime Minister, Theresa May, not to appoint the Northern Irish Secretary of State to her Brexit committee; and if he will make a statement on the...

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the efforts being made by his Department to demonstrate to our EU partners the special and unique position of Northern Ireland regarding Brexit, particularly in light of the decision by the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, not to appoint the Northern Ireland Secretary of State as a permanent member of her Brexit committee. We...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way and the purposes for which Irish Aid money is being used in relation to the EU-Turkey migration deal and other similar deals in respect of refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31706/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way the Government plans to meet the UN target of 0.7% of GNP for ODA in view of the fact that budget 2017 allocated only an additional €10 million to ODA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31703/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on reports that Israel is further tightening restrictions on the Gaza Strip and thereby hampering the ability to provide aid to the densely populated territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/16]

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not true.

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy has not been listening.

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to share time with Deputy Lahart.

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to debate the situation in Syria. I welcome the Minister’s statement, to which I listened intently. It is a damning and trenchant statement. It would be appropriate for him to put his views and those of the Government to the Russian ambassador face to face. I met the Russian ambassador yesterday to put to him the concerns of my party and my constituents...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I will do my level best to be brief. The Minister's statement covered a multitude. I want to focus first and foremost on the situation in Syria. As the Chairman and the Minister have said, we condemn the ongoing military actions of the Syrian regime, aided and abetted by Russia, in the strongest possible terms. I am particularly concerned about how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: It is not semantic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The Taoiseach-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: That is nonsense. I assume I will get an opportunity to reply to that nonsense-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I have asked for confirmation from the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs and Trade Issues: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I will be very brief. I do not deny in any way, shape or form the disgust of the Department and the Minister at what is happening in Syria. I do not question their commitment to this issue. I merely put it to the Minister that I find it strange and confusing that he has not spoken directly to the Russian Government's representative in this country. He mentioned that he has spoken to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (20 Oct 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the funds granted under the sports capital grants programme will be paid to a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31347/16]