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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 85. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered altering its diplomatic accreditation to Egypt as a result of recent civil unrest and events taking place in the country; if he believes an embassy of Ireland can still operate effectively in the current climate in the country; if his attention has been drawn to the other nations who have recalled...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 86. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline Ireland's priorities for the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37382/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form the diplomatic missions of Ireland through embassies, consulates, honorary consuls and otherwise which are actively engaging in social media, namely in terms of Facebook and Twitter accounts; the reason not all embassies have taken to Twitter yet; areas in which his Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 88. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects any officials in his Department, either based in Ireland or elsewhere, to be considered for appointment as an EU ambassador at one of the various European External Action Service diplomatic missions around the world in the near future; if he believes Ireland lost out when the EEAS was established a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Register of Electors Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 89. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the procedures in place for allowing Irish diplomats posted abroad to vote in elections here; if such persons are allowed to vote in general elections, Dáil by-elections, presidential elections, local elections, European Parliament elections and referendums; if such votes are cast in the person's home constituency...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update and discuss the outcomes of the most recent General Affairs Council that took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37412/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 91. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the parameters of the discussions held with ministerial colleagues at the informal meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs - Gymnich - in Vilnius, Lithuania on 6 and 7 September 2013; if he will detail any agreements reached; if he will provide an update on matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Ireland's commitment to spending the internationl target of 0.7% on overseas aid by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37454/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department provides aid to Egypt; if so, if he will provide a breakdown of the amount of aid that was allocated to Egypt and spent on a year by year basis since 2007 to date; if Ireland contributes indirectly to aid in Egypt through the European Union or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will discuss the outcomes of the emergency Foreign Affairs Council meeting that took place on 21 August 2013 regarding the situation in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37549/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria in August 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37551/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 109. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the possible loopholes contained in the EU arms restrictions against Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38044/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Service Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the mechanisms that have been put in place to have the passport office notify passport holders when their passports are due to expire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38321/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of interns that have been based in his Department and the period of time in each case from 2011 to date in 2013; if he will break down the figures between those in the JobBridge scheme, other paid internships and other unpaid internships; if he will further break down these figures between his Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the main points in the Irish Aid Annual Report 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38353/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Year of Development (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 117. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent proposal at European level to designate 2015 as the European Year of Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38636/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 118. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the parameters of the discussions held with Ministerial colleagues at the Informal General Affairs Council in Vilnius, Lithuania on 29 and 30 August 2013; if he will provide detail of any agreements reached; if he will provide an update on matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38640/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 141. To ask the Minister for Finance the font styles that are permitted to be used on Irish car registration plates; the date on which the last review of such fonts was conducted by the relevant authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38267/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 152. To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage sharehold that the Government has in the Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37016/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (18 Sep 2013)

Andrew Doyle: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions have been held between officials in his Department on reintroducing a car scrappage scheme in the coming twelve months; if discussions have taken place with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37050/13]