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Middle East Peace Process (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In terms of the new government arrangements in Israel and the coming together of Likud and Kadima, does the Tánaiste envisage there being any opportunity for progress arising out of that in so far as Prime Minister Netanyahu is no longer dependent on the more extreme elements in parliament?

Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will take appropriate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25017/12]

Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State for his response and for what his Department is doing and urge the Government to continue to support these regions. Last November, Deputy Mac Lochlainn and I had the privilege of visiting Ethiopia and its western borders to meet the refugees who then were pouring across the border from Sudan and South Sudan and we saw how intractable are the problems in that...

Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Tánaiste is to be commended for holding this conference, which is an important initiative. We have a lot to offer and can become much more proactive in the whole area of conflict resolution. I see this very much in the context of developing Ireland's reputation abroad, boosting our opportunities for trade and augmenting our development aid budget. As that last is constrained, we could...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 114: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 2 May 2012, if he will account for the number of women who occupy senior management positions in local government for the purpose of measurement with regards to gender balance and equal opportunity alone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/12]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on concerns raised in relation to inter-country adoptions (details supplied); the action she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24610/12]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding inter-country adoptions; the action she will take to address the concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24658/12]

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There has been little progress on the proposed constitutional convention. I accept that there will be little movement on it between now and the referendum, but can the Tánaiste indicate whether it will require a statutory instrument or primary legislation in order to advance the matter? Does he envisage having a further briefing with the parties on the matter? Second, when will the...

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the debate on this issue. I congratulate the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, and indeed, Deputy McHugh, who I am sure was instrumental in us having the debate on the plenary session. It is, I understand, the first time that such a debate has taken place and it is important we recognise the valuable work this session has done and that the...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she has taken since the signing of the Adoption Act of 2010 to sign a bilateral agreement with Russia; if she will make this a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24481/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding road improvements; the action he will take regarding the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24603/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that a HPL1 Form is completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23722/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement: Rent Supplement (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23705/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23845/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24098/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage and the amount of money that goes from the Irish Aid budget each year to multilateral agencies; if this percentage amount remains the same each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23413/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent survey by Dochas which found that while 85% of Irish persons believe overseas aid is important, only 49% of persons here believe Africa is better off now than two decades ago; the steps he will take to ensure that more positive messages are portrayed to the public in relation to the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to improve the way in which Government, non-governmental organisations and the media can work together to communicate more effectively and more regularly the achievements of the Irish aid programme with the Irish public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23415/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23533/12]