Results 20,421-20,440 of 26,293 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sports Events (14 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he has implemented to support, assist and safeguard Irish citizens travelling abroad in summer 2016 to sporting and other events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15886/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (14 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the impact of the EU-Turkey migration deal negotiated in March 2016; the mechanisms that have been put in place to ensure the human rights of refugees returned to Turkey are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/16]

Standing Orders: Motion (9 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The culmination of 14 meetings of the Dáil reform committee has led to the proposal regarding Standing Orders that will affect the main changes agreed by the committee. It was a pleasure to serve on that committee with a very diverse group of Deputies from across the House with different political backgrounds and different views on issues but all were focused on bringing about much...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (9 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if he will enter into further negotiations with a company (details supplied) in relation to the drug Orkambi, if he will call on the company to significantly reduce the price of Orkambi as part of these negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15154/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (8 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 444. To ask the Minister for Health the scheme available for Irish residents to have medical procedures carried out here through the private health system, where they may receive a reimbursement of their medical fees similar to the cross-Border health initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14616/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 456. To ask the Minister for Health the level of funding he has allocated in 2016 to Praxis Care and Prosper Fingal services in North County Dublin for services to adults with intellectual disabilities; specifically to identify the split between capital items, that is fit-out, refurbishment, equipment, planning and associated costs and ongoing revenue, that is for staffing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (8 Jun 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 626. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the 2016 capital sports grants scheme will be published in order to enable sports and community groups and associations to apply for much needed funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14539/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Waiver Programme (31 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 526. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the detail of his recent discussions with the authorities in the United States of America on the implementation of a visa waiver programme for the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12724/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Waiver Programme (31 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 527. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the detail of his discussions with the embassy of the United States of America on the implementation of a visa waiver programme for the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12725/16]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: This is something I will return to on a regular basis. It appears that the Obama plan is dead. Even if the federal courts rule on it shortly, it will still require legislation in Congress. There will be a presidential election in November and there will be a change of president at that stage. I ask the Department to look seriously at improving reciprocal arrangements for US citizens...

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans discussions with the authorities in the United States of America given the ongoing concerns at the difficulties the undocumented Irish face and the concerns of their families at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11904/16]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Keeping the issue of the undocumented Irish at the top of the agenda is a priority for me and my party. Vice President Biden will be visiting this country shortly and every opportunity should be taken to raise the plight of the undocumented Irish, which is put at 50,000, although I think the number is significantly higher. We are all aware of what living undocumented means for a person and...

Other Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I fully understand as well that we cannot carry out all our diplomacy in public and I am aware of some of the work going on in the background, with a great deal of support being provided. Every Member and political party wants to ensure that Ibrahim is released without further delay. It is our earnest hope that there will be no further delays post-29 June. If there are further delays,...

Other Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by the Government to secure the release of an Irish citizen (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11903/16]

Other Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister has given a detailed answer to this question. I met with Mr. Halawa's sister, Somaia, yesterday. I know that the Minister is aware of the family's deep concerns for Ibrahim Halawa. The forthcoming court case on 29 June is effectively a sentencing hearing, not a trial. The one faint hope is that, more than likely, there will not be any further postponements. Does the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Development Aid (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how he will reach the United Nations target of 0.7% of gross national product for overseas development assistance as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12238/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Development Aid (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit agus ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis arís. Obviously, the target of 0.7% of gross national product for ODA was set in 2000 and for various reasons, some of which were valid, successive Governments have never achieved that target. My issue with regard to the programme for partnership Government is that it does not set out...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Development Aid (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I am open to working with the Minister of State on this issue and in the context of the forthcoming budget and the new budgetary process to be put in place in the Dáil, it is incumbent on all parties and Independents to work towards and to make commitments on improving Ireland's standing in this regard. The Minister of State is correct that our international standing is good but we are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: What work, if any, is being done by the Government in relation to the Irish community in Britain in advance of the referendum? While I fully understand that we cannot, nor should not, get involved in a referendum in another country, given the large Irish population and diaspora there, could the Minister provide an update on the contacts he has had with the Irish community in Britain? We are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (26 May 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his contingency plans in the event of a British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12237/16]