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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (17 Jan 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: ...his plans to ensure Ireland’s commitments under the political declaration regarding the use of explosive weapons in populated areas are being vindicated in relation to the ongoing bombardment by Israel of Gaza, one of the most densely populated areas on earth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1901/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (17 Jan 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Louise O'Reilly: 447. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has investigated whether dual-use items being traded with Israel are currently being used against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Israel-Hamas war; and what actions his Department will be taking under the Control of Exports Act 2023 to end this trade if these items are being used to target civilians...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Sanctions (17 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 448. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what powers his Department has to enact trade sanctions against Israel as a mechanism to stop the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Israel-Hamas war; what powers rest at EU level; if he will give a breakdown of the powers that he has and the powers the EU has; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. My Department is in regular contact with the Embassy of Ireland in Israel regarding a number of visa applications, from residents of Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. The Embassy are actively engaging with the applicants to gather the required documents to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...12 Honduras 11 Sri Lanka 11 Chile 10 Gambia 10 Lesotho 9 Israel 9 Mongolia 9 Argentina 9 Panama 8 Tanzania, United Republic Of 8 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...8 3 GREECE 2229 2653 2245 HUNGARY 4175 1463 1862 ISRAEL 6840 6840 ITALY 36465 29845 29754 JORDAN 3389 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Paul Murphy: .... To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the footage posted by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to a livestock vessel which left Greenore Port for Israel on 7 December 2023, with around 3,500 young bulls on board; if he agrees that it is immoral, considering the suffering these animals experience on the journey; if he agrees that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Cathal Crowe: 1240. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an investigation (details supplied) into the transport of live animals from Ireland to Israel has been completed; and if, as a result of this, any actions will be taken to stop future shipments. [1023/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...facilitates lawful commercial trade while ensuring that live animal transport is carried out in compliance with legislative welfare standards. There are currently no restrictions on trade with Israel in place.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...12 Honduras 11 Sri Lanka 11 Chile 10 Gambia 10 Lesotho 9 Israel 9 Mongolia 9 Argentina 9 Panama 8 Tanzania, United Republic Of 8 ...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: The horrific violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza continues to shock us all. When the EU General Assembly calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, backed by 150 countries including Ireland, it is a significant step. It highlights the growing isolation of the United States and Israel. I acknowledge the efforts of the Tánaiste and Taoiseach in condemning the war and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Aid (14 Dec 2023) See 3 other results from this debate

Barry Ward: ...issues that Irish Aid has identified there is the illegal seizure of land and demolition of homes. These are huge problems. It is disruptive, as well as being illegal. I was in Gaza in 2005 post disengagement, after the Israelis settlements there were demolished and the Israeli settlers were removed from the Gaza Strip. At the same time, the Israel Defense Forces were flying in over...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023) See 9 other results from this debate

Joe O'Reilly: ...and the Christian festival - of the horror that is in Gaza. It is a travesty of human rights and of the human condition. It is very wrong, and the excesses of the war being perpetuated there by Israel are totally unacceptable. There has to be a ceasefire. I welcome the approach of the Government on this.This House should be unambiguous in saying there should be a long-term, extended...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: ...places to protest but it is not outside the homes or temporary shelters of those who are seeking refuge in the country. It is no different for people who wish to protest about the policies of Israel; it is not correct to engage in anti-Semitic protests outside synagogues or places where Jewish people go together. If we are to defend the right to freedom of expression and the right to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: At the end of September 2023, the Israel Prison Service was holding 1,310 Palestinians, including children, in administrative detention. Since the Hamas attack on October 7, I understand that has increased to more than 2,000. Ireland has repeatedly highlighted the applicability of international human rights standards and international humanitarian law in respect of detainees, in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (14 Dec 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...New Zealand 32 Spain 30 Hong Kong 26 Switzerland 26 China 19 Israel 16 Malta 14 Netherlands 14 Belgium 13 Luxembourg 13 Saudi Arabia 11 ...

Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Dec 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Richard Boyd Barrett: ...powers being given to regulatory authorities is something we need to think about. For example, I would not trust Vladimir Putin with regulating digital online activity. I would not trust the Israeli Government with regulating online activity. In fact, it is very busy trying to suppress what I and many people might consider very valid and legitimate criticism and outrage at what...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2023) See 3 other results from this debate

Holly Cairns: ..., but it is also a waste of time. Most of all, the Taoiseach then does not answer the question. I will ask it again: did the Taoiseach get the legal advice on the human rights clause in the EU-Israel trade agreement, which he said he would get four weeks ago?

Increased Fossil Fuel Divestment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Dec 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: It goes without saying that we introduce our own sanctions alongside others in relation to the disgrace that is Israel.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Regina Doherty: I would like to support the UN request for a ceasefire in Gaza. I do not say that due to any particular ideology. I think I stood here a number of weeks to say that Israel had an absolute right to defend itself arising from that horrific attack on 7 October, but I think we can all see the humanitarian need and the needless loss of life on our screens every single hour. I support our...