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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has taken action in relation to Palestinian children detained in Israeli prisons; his views on whether the human rights of Palestinian children are being violated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10814/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 457. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reverse his decision to disallow the Irish Coast Guard from using blue lights and sirens when responding to an emergency call out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Refugee Situation in Syria: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: I thank our guests for their insightful presentations. I do not have the benefit of the experience of the previous speaker and, therefore, I will ask a few questions. What our guests highlighted in their informative presentations are issues which we will continue to articulate and advocate on their behalf. Has Ireland and the European Union done enough to accept refugees or people who...

Independent Radio Stations: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: I am happy to support this motion seeking additional funding for our local and regional radio stations. There is no doubt, and I am sure the Minister knows, that local and community radio and regional radio takes the true pulse of Ireland and can take the temperature on every single issue around the country on any given day. In Limerick we have an outstanding service provided by Live 95FM...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: Sinn Féin takes the salaries and expenses as well.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: What we are seeing being played out in Dáil Éireann this week, and indeed in Westminster, is what happens when a weak leader takes a decision based on populism. That is what David Cameron did. He caved in to a populist campaign to rally against Europe. He tried his hand at a referendum and lost. We are left picking up the pieces. I am reminded of the very first all-Ireland civic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: The Tánaiste might get an opportunity to ask his Department to provide a briefing for us on this matter. He mentioned in his reply that communities and political parties in the North need to have trust and confidence and need to be able to believe in one another. He said that words matter and that there will be proper follow-through. I am sure he is well aware that since the beginning...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: It is almost two and a half years since the Executive at Stormont collapsed. This is a critical time in the context of Brexit. The majority of the people in Northern Ireland are remainers and the Northern Ireland economy is potentially hugely exposed by Brexit. Against that background, has any progress been made on restoring the power-sharing institutions?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: -----veiled threat towards Ireland-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: -----and our Houses of Parliament-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: -----in terms of what legislation we seek to discuss and enact. Does the Tánaiste propose giving a substantial response to the authors of this letter pointing out that we are independent and the Houses of the Oireachtas are independent, and that we are entitled to discuss-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: -----and debate any legislation we see fit?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: Why is he looking at Deputy Boyd Barrett?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: What about correspondence from the congressman?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: Okay, carry on.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the meeting he held with EU and Arab Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East peace process; the progress made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9756/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the meeting he held recently between EU and Arab Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East peace process? I would be grateful if he could give us as much detail as possible on what was achieved at the meeting.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: The Minister said there were six European countries represented, as well as Jordan and Egypt. Can he tell us if representatives from Israel were invited and, if so, did they decline? Were there other invitees who either declined or did not turn up? Fianna Fáil shares the Government's interest in the Middle East peace process. It is a long-running conflict. A two-state solution which...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: When the Tánaiste makes his subsequent reply, he might tell us whether the Israelis were invited. In September 2018, when he announced that he was convening the meeting, he said Ireland would be forced to recognise the state of Palestine. Is it still his thinking that we will be forced to do so? Why do we not just go ahead and do it now? Is there anything going on in the background...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the situation in Yemen and the efforts to address the acute risk of famine in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9704/19]