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Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If it is not possible to provide consular representation can the Tánaiste make political contact on this matter? Can he, for example, call on the Greek authorities to ensure that the appeal in this case is expedited and could he make arrangements to have our embassy represented at the appeal hearing so that we can at least hear first hand what is going on? The lawyer representing Mr. Marku...

Foreign Conflicts (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I again acknowledge the response. We all agree that the settlement is the biggest impediment to progress. Does the Tánaiste have any optimism that that issue will be addressed in the near future? Every new settlement makes the two-state solution - which we all support - more difficult to achieve. Is he optimistic given the realigned coalition arrangement between Likud and Kadima that the...

Foreign Conflicts (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The question of an artistic boycott has arisen in the aftermath of difficulties for the Irish traditional group, Dervish, whose members were subjected to very considerable e-mail pressure and had to pull out of a tour. How does the Tánaiste feel about that? How does he respond to the very fair points made earlier by Deputy Mac Lochlainn who earlier contrasted the response of the EU and the...

Nuclear Proliferation (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. The two critical elements in the negotiations at present are that Iran would stop enriching Uranium to the 20% level and that the 1,200 kg already enriched would be exported out of the state and in return for that the world powers would make concessions to help Iran develop its civil nuclear programme, they would help bolster safety at the existing...

Human Rights Issues (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There was a proposition some time ago that this country would provide medical care for a number of Libyan citizens who were seriously injured during the conflict. Did that happen and does the Minister know how many were brought here? I understand a designated fund was made available to address that issue.

Overseas Missions (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current role of Ireland in the UN mission in Syria; the status of the mission; the future plans for the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33767/12]

Overseas Missions (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response. Since we last debated this difficult situation in the Chamber, we have had the opportunity, through the good offices of Deputy Pat Breen, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, to hear at first hand the experience of Syrian citizens resident in this country. That meeting was held in camera, lest their families in Syria be put at...

Overseas Missions (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: How does the Tánaiste respond to the assertion of the Syrian citizens who came to this House that direct military intervention by the UN is required? All Members of the Dáil are committed to pursuing diplomatic means, but the assertion of those most directly affected was that military intervention is required. Has the Tánaiste had discussions with his EU counterparts regarding what will...

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the case of persons (details supplied) with the Greek ambassador; if he has raised it at an EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33768/12]

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for informing the House that there has been some contact by the embassy. In earlier written questions on this matter the possibility of any engagement on behalf of the family seemed to have been ruled out. I have a serious concern about this case. The young man in question is an Albanian citizen who is married to a young teacher from County Carlow. In the past, we...

Consular Assistance Abroad (11 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will the Tánaiste reconsider his position and engage on a political level with his opposite number in Greece? Will he also have some discussions with the Greek ambassador here?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to arrange the urgent transfer of a patient (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33133/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33549/12]

Written Answers — Respite Care Services: Respite Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Health if he will instruct the Health Service Executive to arrange respite facilities in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33726/12]

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Fianna Fáil Party will support the resolution before the House, notwithstanding the reservations my leader has expressed and those I might also express in the next few minutes. Along with Senator Power, I attended the briefings the Taoiseach gave on a number of occasions. I acknowledge that he was generous in the time he gave us and that he took on board some, although not very many,...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Citizens want real political reform and want the Dáil and Seanad to deal with issues that will change society for the better. They are fed up with all this naval gazing. When Bunreacht na hÉireann was written in 1937, it was ahead of its time as few things have shaped and controlled Irish political and legal culture since then as decisively as it has. Critical and essential features of...

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide training to boards of management in respect of their new responsibilities as principal contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32739/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise if any progress has been made by his Department in response to proposals for the realignment of primary school at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; if any capital commitment will be required in respect of realignment; if a timescale for the general process has been agreed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the genuine concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will respond to the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32741/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that the Health Service Executive provides services required by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32769/12]