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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: The Minister is misleading the House.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: Another woman for the Taoiseach to mansplain to.

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: We have kept this motion simple. We are asking the Dáil to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court in the name of Ireland, humanity, decency and the international rule of law, given the murder of UN staff, the targeting of journalists, the killing of their families, the evisceration of men, women and children, and the killing of ICU nurses and doctors. I saw the last ever...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: I also thank Mr. Rajasingham. He is very welcome to Ireland and to our committee. I would also like to give my condolences towards the families of more than 100 UN workers who have lost their lives. The committee's brief also covers the Department of Defence. The 122nd and the 123rd battalion of peacekeepers are currently in rotation in south Lebanon. We all have skin in the game, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: People in Ireland have a huge affinity with the people of Palestine. It is something that we have taken to our hearts so I will ask about Palestine and anticipatory actions. In the olden days and medieval times invaders, while they surrounded a city, would throw in decaying bodies of animals or humans to spread disease in the area. That seems to be what is going on in Gaza now because both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: Yes. An awful lot of EU and UN funding goes into Gaza and the occupied territories. The EU should look after itself. I know the conflict has never been quite this bad but has the UN ever considered suing for the destruction of UN facilities and infrastructure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: Would Israel being brought to the International Criminal Court and found to be in breach of international law have any bearing on the UN's ability to sue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: Yes. Regarding climate change, there are parts of the world that are not in need of humanitarian aid but they might be not too far into the future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: What strategies does the UN have and what can it do to sound alarm bells about such need? Spain and Italy experienced drought this year while Ireland had the opposite problem of too much water. The area of land where we can grow food is getting smaller as deserts encroach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Humanitarian Response: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (14 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: I thank Mr. Rajasingham and his colleague for attending this meeting.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 92. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; and the cost of same to the Exchequer. [48020/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer for the years 2022 to present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48012/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 194. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48007/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48022/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 323. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 367. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48017/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 406. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48009/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 501. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48008/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Réada Cronin: 579. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department engages a company (details supplied); if so, the duration and nature of the work; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48021/23]