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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated loss of life in respect of the civilian population in the course of the ongoing strikes in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he directly and in conjunction with his EU colleagues continues to monitor the situation in the Western Balkans with particular reference to the ongoing economic situation there and consequent possible destabilisation as evidenced in recent times; the degree to which particular reference has been made...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union continues to monitor the situation in the Western Balkans with particular reference to the need to support the various authorities in their efforts to achieve to the acquit communautaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which underlying social or economic issues in the Western Balkans are a basis for recent disturbances there; the extent to which this has raised concerns within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8574/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the success to date in efforts to distribute aid to civilians trapped by the war in Syria; the extent to which aid missions are under threat and by whom; if the international community can be more effective in protecting those distributing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which international aid can be made available in the course of the ongoing conflict in Syria; if adequate efforts are being made to protect aid convoys and personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8578/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community has specifically engaged with the opposing factions in Southern Sudan with particular reference to the urgent need to protect the civilian population; if any specific initiatives are being taken in this regard in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which human rights abuses in the Horn of Africa remain a concern for the international community; the steps taken or to be taken to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8576/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which aid promised to the Philippines, Haiti and other areas similarly affected by natural disasters in the past five years has in fact been delivered in full as promised; the degree to which such deficiencies have been identified by the international community and with what effect; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated death toll in respect of the civilian populations at the top ten conflict locations worldwide in the past five years; the extent to which such facts continue to be used by the international community to bring about a replacement of violence by constructive dialogue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, in the course of the ongoing foreign policy review, it is intended to have special regard for new trade opportunities; if consular or other diplomatic appointments are likely to remain a feature of the need for establishment of new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8583/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which his Department continues to compare the effectiveness of bilateral and general aid in developing countries with particular reference to the strength of administration in the recipient countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8584/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the practice of aid for trade has become obvious throughout Africa; if specific countries appear particularly vulnerable in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8585/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to ensure that international aid goes directly to those for whom it was intended; that administrative costs are kept to a minimum; and that issues relating to misspent or unaccounted for aid are adequately addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8594/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombian Peace Process (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community continues to remain engaged with and supportive of the peace process in Colombia; the extent to which dialogue remains ongoing between the parties there and the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his colleagues throughout the EU continue to provide support for democracy in the Ukraine; the extent to which the international community in general continues to be involved in this regard; if efforts are being made to intercede with the Russian authorities; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position regarding to efforts to achieve the release of Yulia Tymoshenko; the extent to which violations of her human rights have been established and addressed; if the international community has done enough by way of support of her position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which European Union enlargement continues to remain to the forefront with particular reference to specific candidate countries; if adequate process is being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8590/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which, at EU and UN level, sufficient influence continues to be maintained to ensure that all parties to the Middle East peace process remain committed to the principle of addressing the issues needed to bring about an historic and peaceful solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which progress continues to be made between Iran and the international community in terms of addressing the contentious issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8592/14]