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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: It was in respect of the need for Ireland to take actions and initiatives outside of the EU Council when it is clear that the EU Council is not going to be willing to take the type of initiatives needed, such as recognising the state of Palestine and other initiatives that would send a clear message that we do not support the preferential treatment of states that breach international law.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I will move to my final few questions. The Minister of State mentioned building consensus across the EU. There are EU ministers who in my view have vocalised a narrative that will prolong and escalate the crisis we have seen. We often hear it framed in language to the effect that Israel has the right to defend itself. Any state is entitled to defend itself against violence and aggression....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I will not repeat the questions that have already been asked so mine may seem a bit peripheral, apart from the first question. The Minister of State mentioned the mid-term review of the multi-annual financial framework, MFF, that will be discussed as part of the EU budget. It would be useful for this committee to get a sense of where the Government will come at this. According to estimates...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: What about the Mercosur agreement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: I have a supplementary question regarding the environmental aspects. The proposal will allow for approximately 100,000 tonnes of additional beef from Mercosur to enter the EU market. Is it the Government's position that if an environmental paper is agreed, we will agree to the importation of all those tonnes of beef?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Security Clearance (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests received for personal security clearance received from those not employed by a Government Department or body under the aegis of a Government Department; the number of which were subsequently directed to an Garda Síochána in each of the years 2019 to date; the average processing time, by category, academic,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department is currently undertaking work in relation to the establishment of a national security or intelligence agency; the intended timeframe in which in which they intend to publish a heads of or draft Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44365/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tests carried out in each NCT test centre from 1 January 2023 to 31 September 2023 inclusive, in tabular form; the number (absolute and percentage) of vehicles that passed at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Minister should not have guillotined the debate after 45 minutes if he wanted more time.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Government actually cut the debate and now the Minister is saying that-----

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: Why does the Minister not let the motion go to the floor?

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Minister has gone a minute over time on a debate he is guillotining.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is not. How can it be progressive when the Government is hitting-----

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is not progressive.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: 30%? No.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: Not true.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: Not true.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Government cut the funding to farming communities through the CAP budget.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Minister knows that is true.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (10 Oct 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Minister needs to allow proper time for a debate.