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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the stakeholders that will be invited to participate in the consultative forum on international security policy; the criteria that will be applied to select these stakeholders; if the forum will make findings; if so, how those findings will be agreed; if a report will be published arising from the forum's work; who will author such a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows that there is no need to remind me. I always stick within time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: The question concerns the consultative forum on international security policy the Tánaiste has announced. I am sure he is aware that there are huge concerns that this is a vehicle for the Government to undermine Irish military neutrality and non-alignment, something that has served this State incredibly well over many decades. Will the Tánaiste outline the form the forum will take...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: The concerns are genuine and deeply held because Irish neutrality has served us very well. The Tánaiste did not refer to Irish neutrality. It appears the forum will not have a mechanism to analyse how well military neutrality and non-alignment have served us. The Tánaiste says that his Department will identify potential experts. Who will select those experts and what criteria...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: Perhaps if the Tánaiste had a better attitude, it would be easier to trust his bona fides on this issue. Nobody is afraid of open public and informed debate. The question I have posed is how the Tánaiste will ensure that these are genuinely open, public and informed debates. He referred to the chair of the consultative forum. I have no doubt Ms Richardson is an able and diligent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I am asking how the final report will be written.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the efforts of the Irish Government to secure the release of a person (details supplied) who is currently imprisoned in Iran. [19753/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposed timeframe to honour the Government commitment to recognise the state of Palestine. [19750/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the actions of Israel at the al-Aqsa Mosque; and if he has raised this matter at EU-level. [19751/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 85. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he intends to engage with community representatives along the route of the North-South Interconnector to hear their concerns in respect of the current approach of EirGrid. [19743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will commission a full independent assessment of the potential for undergrounding the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19744/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 210. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware that cross-Border workers who are employed in the State but reside in Northern Ireland are being advised by their credit union that their MYCU debit cards are being cancelled as the new card issuer advises that it is only permitted to offer debit cards to members resident in the European Economic Area (details supplied); if the same will...

Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: Says the man who announced €1 billion in spending this week for developers.

Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is hard to fathom that since July of last year we have seen six increases in ECB interest borrowing rates from 0% to 3.5%. Knowing, as we all do, that this represents hundreds if not thousands of euro worth of additional pressure on already hard-pressed families and workers, it is hard to fathom why Government has not done a single thing to support people. In fact, the increases in...

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I am sharing time with Deputy Cronin. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Libya arising from an horrific civil war demands an international humanitarian response. It is welcome that since the ceasefire of October 2020, there has been a reduction in the number of internally displaced persons, of 58% between the date of that agreement and August of last year. Events in Sudan over the past...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: Events in Sudan since the Taoiseach’s return from the European Council represent a tragedy for the people of Sudan, first and foremost. I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in welcoming the announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire. It would be appropriate to commend and thank all those who have been involved in bringing a sizeable number of Irish citizens in Sudan to safety already. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: And leaks.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is predicted that we will see a surplus of €10 billion this year, €16 billion next year and as much as €21 billion in 2026. Obviously, Sinn Féin and everyone must appreciate the volatility of our corporation tax receipts, which outlines the need for careful management of the public finances; however, even if we leave corporate tax receipts aside, we can still...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: The consultative forum on international security policy appears to be the exact opposite to consultation. The chair, who has been picked by Government and not ratified, will oversee four public hearings and then from a response to a parliamentary question it appears it will be charged with preparing a report. That is the exact opposite to the ethos and principle that underpinned the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: Many families and workers are continuing to struggle as a result of rising costs. Among those suffering most are those families who have no option but to use their car to get to work or bring their children to school or other activities. There has been some reduction in petrol and diesel in recent weeks but they are still 27% higher in cost than they were in December 2020. Bizarrely, the...