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

John Brady: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's response to the recent outbreak of protests in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49016/22]

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

John Brady: It was my understanding that there was double the time for each response but I hear what the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is saying.

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

John Brady: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide the details of the Government’s response to the Russian annexation of areas of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49446/22]

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

John Brady: Before I pose this question, I will take the opportunity to express my condolences and sympathy to the family of Rory Mason from Meath, who tragically died in Ukraine defending its territorial integrity and the rights of the Ukrainian people. Following on from that, I ask the Minister about the recent moves to annex illegally four regions-----

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

John Brady: -----within Ukraine. What is the Minister's response?

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

John Brady: There is no doubt that the annexations of the four regions, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, are totally illegal as they follow what have been widely and correctly described as sham referendums within those regions. Unbelievably, Russia does not even fully control these regions and yet it has declared it is legally annexing them. It is right that the international community acts...

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

John Brady: I welcome the fact that the Minister called in the Russian ambassador to outline the Irish position on the illegal annexations but it raises the question of why he is still here. From the outset, my party and I have called for him to be expelled and I reiterate that point today. The UN General Assembly will next week debate the annexing of these four regions and I welcome that. It is...

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

John Brady: The tentative optimism that is there at this point is welcome, as is the fact that conversations are going to start. It is the first time in many months that conversations have taken place. It is a welcome departure from the autocratic approach taken previously. Will the Minister outline some of the parameters regarding his meeting this evening with the British Foreign Secretary, James...

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

John Brady: Sinn Féin is ready, willing and able to go into the Executive in the North today, tomorrow or as quickly as possible. We have been since the recent elections in the North. Chris Heaton-Harris has said that come 28 October he will push the button with regard to assembly elections. It is a matter of concern that elections are now being put forward. He is saying he is bound by...

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

John Brady: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide the details of the latest development in relation to talks between the European Union and the British Government in respect of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/22]

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

John Brady: I wish to ask the Minister about the current position in respect of discussions on the Irish protocol, given the fact that there has been a lot of recent focus on, and talk about, an opportunity to reset and a change in the mood music. Is the Minister optimistic that progress will be made quite soon to address the concerns some people have with the Irish protocol?

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

John Brady: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the speech by the Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid to the United Nations Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49444/22]

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

John Brady: I ask the Minister for his response to the speech that was made by the Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid recently in the UN, when he talked about his commitment to a two-state solution, and whether the Minister is aware that the Israeli actions on the ground absolutely do not compare with what the Israeli Prime Minister said.

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

John Brady: Certainly, I view the Prime Minister's comments as more do to with the general elections that are due to take place in November, and an attempt to win over some Arab voices or voters living in Israel to try to secure his tenure in office. The Minister outlined all of the breaches of international law and the flagrant human rights violations, including the murder of journalists and the raid...

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

John Brady: I do not think that it is just the make-up of the Israeli Government that is facilitating what is happening on the ground. I strongly believe that it is the failure of the international community to hold Israel to account that is emboldening Israel to carry out those illegal actions. We see it in some of the commentary from Liz Truss, who has stated that she is going to review moving the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (6 Oct 2022)

John Brady: 18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements that the Government has had with the new government in Colombia, particularly in the area of human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49017/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Oct 2022)

John Brady: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reviews that have taken place within the Passport Office in terms of increasing capacity with the potential of opening a new passport office on the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49014/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (6 Oct 2022)

John Brady: 29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the ongoing conflict in Tigray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49015/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (6 Oct 2022)

John Brady: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline any concerns he may have in relation to the suppression of the freedom of the media, civic society, and the arbitrary detention of opposition figures in Turkey at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49013/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Oct 2022)

John Brady: 86. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will detail both the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49019/22]