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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are five different Deputies-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I will do my best to answer everyone's questions if I can. I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 11, 19, 20 and 23 together. I am happy to have an opportunity to answer these questions because this is a very current and worrying series of developments. I am deeply concerned about the unjustifiable and disproportionate response of the Iranian authorities to Iranian citizens protesting...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I will pick up where I left off last time on the legislation. Of course it would be helpful if the legislation was formally frozen but I am not sure that ask is on the table because we are trying to make progress without creating barriers or raising things we cannot agree on. The legislation is there in the background. We know that and are not particularly happy about it but it is best...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: Do I not have double the time rather than just two minutes each time?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: If they are the rules, we will have to work within them. I thought I had twice the time to answer each question if two Deputies were asking. Deputy Brady's questions were pretty important.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am not complaining. I am just saying these are important issues.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I will come back to the matter for the Deputy. There is another question on the topic later.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: Are we on the next question?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I also express my condolences and those of the Government and this House to the Mason family. I spoke to Rory's father yesterday, an incredibly dignified individual who is clearly very proud of his son's courage and principles and is also trying to deal with an extraordinary family tragedy. He asked for some space and privacy for the family. We should all respect that while at the same...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: EU member states also co-ordinated to summon Russian ambassadors in capitals following the announcement by President Putin of his intention to illegally annex the territories we have been referring to. At my instruction, the Russian ambassador was summoned by my Department on 3 October. He was informed that Ireland categorically condemns the declaration by the Russian Federation on 30...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: Sometimes, in moments of opportunity like this, less is more in terms of what is said publicly. We are trying to rebuild a relationship of some trust, which has been largely absent for quite some time. Certainly, the conversations I have had with the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and his deputy, Steve Baker, have been warm. There is a genuine effort on the British side to try...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I will address the matter of the legislation when I come back in.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I thought I had double the time, that is all.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: The straight answer to the Deputy's question is that I have asked my political director to make contact with the Israeli ambassador and his team in respect of this killing. I was deeply concerned to learn of the death of a seven-year-old boy, Rayyan Suleiman, during Israel Defence Forces operations in the occupied West Bank last Thursday, 29 September. I extend my deepest sympathies to his...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: What I said to the Israeli ambassador is the same thing we have been saying internationally to Israel in multiple forums, including the UN Human Rights Council, UN Security Council and EU meetings. We expect Israel to conduct independent investigations when killings occur, whether of journalists, children or anybody else. An occupying power in an occupied territory has international...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: That is what we are doing and saying.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I disagree with the Deputy on the justification for Palestinian violence, which he seemed to suggest should not be criticised. There is violence on both sides of this conflict. I am, and continue to be, very critical of the approach of the Israeli Government to the Palestinians. I will also strongly criticise radical factions within Palestinian society that are also responsible for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: However, we will be clear about our view of international law and the obligations on the Israeli Government towards Palestinian people-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: -----in the lands it occupies.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 and 4 together. Given that the questions are paired, will I have a bit of extra time?