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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Disinformation and Hybrid Threats in a Geopolitical Context: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: We will return to our guests for comment on these issues insofar as they may be addressed. I call Dr. Culloty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Disinformation and Hybrid Threats in a Geopolitical Context: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Not at all, the Deputy is very welcome. That brings us to the end of the meeting. On behalf of the joint committee, I thank the witnesses for coming in, for their comprehensive presentations and for the manner in which they dealt with the questions from and observations of the members in such a thorough manner. If there are further and ongoing issues that the witnesses believe should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Disinformation and Hybrid Threats in a Geopolitical Context: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Dr. Culloty and Ms Heinl, as you deem fit, you may respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Disinformation and Hybrid Threats in a Geopolitical Context: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Dr. Culloty. Would Ms Heinl like to comment? No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Good afternoon. All persons present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Our afternoon meeting today is with representatives from the Institute of International and European Affairs, IIEA, to discuss its recent publications on hybrid threats and threats to the national infrastructure. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Mr. Fitzgerald concluded on a note of optimism but it is one that is certainly couched in a pretty stark warning as to the vulnerability not only of the European Union and member states, but also in respect of Ireland. I welcome Deputy Carthy to his first official meeting of this committee in his capacity of Opposition spokesperson for foreign affairs and defence. He is very welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I will take questions from a number of members in the first instance and then revert to Dr. Colfer and Mr. Fitzgerald.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: We have a number of questions of a diverse range of issues associated with cybersecurity and national security. I will revert to Dr. Colfer and Mr. Fitzgerald and then come back with members starting with Senator Wilson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Next is Deputy Cowen, followed by a further question from Deputy Cronin, after which we will revert to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Cronin. I will go back at this stage to Dr. Colfer and Mr. FitzGerald on the specific questions that have been raised and then we will have another round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you. This is very useful. I call Deputy Stanton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I will ask a couple of questions under three headings, some of which have been referred to, and on others perhaps Dr. Colfer and Mr. FitzGerald would like to leave us with a message: first, Russia; second, what we are doing nationally; and, third, our international role. On the issue of Russia, I note that the IIEA presentation mentions Russia at least 15 times. It is quite unusual in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: It is nearly 5 o'clock. Unless there are other questions from members, I suggest that we bring matters to a conclusion and move into private session. In doing so, I thank Dr. Colfer and Mr. Fitzgerald for their interesting presentations and an important engagement with members thereafter. I thank them for meeting with the committee and for dealing with the questions, observations and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (4 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria that has been used to determine the position the SNA allocation in respect of a school (details supplied) for the coming school term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20833/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (4 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 186. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of the community welfare office service in Mountmellick, County Laois; if she will make appropriate arrangements to reinstate the service as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20847/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (3 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the current operation of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; the current membership of the board; when the latest members of the board were appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20657/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (3 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to a person (details supplied) who is unable to appeal a decision due to the absence of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20658/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (3 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 329. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has been made aware of the difficulties that a special needs preschool (details supplied) that caters for children with complex needs is having sourcing a new premises, and that it faces closure in June 2023 if an approved premises is not found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (3 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 378. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to children requiring paediatric intensive care, and the fact transportation services only operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., if consideration will be given to extending the service to a 24-7 basis, in line with accepted emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20207/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (25 Apr 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 304. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a review of the National Planning Framework will take place; what form the NPF review will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18962/23]