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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: We will continue the meeting with a discussion on two very important topics, the second Global Irish Economic Forum and the undocumented Irish in the US. It is an appropriate time to discuss this with external action unit. To assist in the consideration of these matters, we are joined by Mr. Niall Burgess, director general of the Anglo-Irish division in the Department of Foreign Affairs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: That was a fantastic Second Stage speech.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: Not too many questions were asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I wish to ask about the Eastern Partnership in terms of Europe's energy needs that are met by the countries in question, for example, Azerbaijan, the Caspian Sea gas line and Ukraine. Disputed areas are the source of conflict in the region and can affect the Eastern Partnership, particularly given the fact that Lithuania will take the Presidency over from us. The partnership theme comprises...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive account of what is happening in Europe at present, particularly with enlargement, the eastern partnership and relations in the southern neighbourhood. We will now take questions and I ask members to confine their remarks to questions and not to make speeches because we have a long agenda this afternoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: Apologies have been received from Deputy Olivia Mitchell who is unable to attend. Members can see a new face to my left, Ms Sinead Quinn, the clerk of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. She has replaced the clerk of this committee, Mr. Martin Groves, who is sick today. She will take his place for the afternoon. The draft minutes of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Pat Breen: The next item is one of the main items on the agenda, a discussion with the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Lucinda Creighton. We are delighted that she was able to attend. This is her second visit and it is appropriate that she is here during Europe Week as she has responsibility for European affairs. Members are aware that this is Europe Week and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (2 May 2013)

Pat Breen: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question NO. 251 of 22 January 2013, if he will provide an update in the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20887/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: Yes, it will be noted. I propose that the resolution be communicated to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Russian ambassador and Mr. William Browder. Is that agreed? Agreed

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: We have noted the European Parliament’s resolution on this case. We will be sending a copy of the committee’s resolution to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Russian ambassador and Mr. William Browder. I thank all members for their valuable contributions. There was never any jeopardy to the future of intercountry adoptions with Russia because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I refer to the discussion we had before we went into private session. I have a number of amendments to the motion to deal with but I must dispose of the original motion and amendment first. Does Deputy Durkan wish to withdraw his amendment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: Does Senator Walsh wish to withdraw his motion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: A number of amendments have been proposed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I thought that was more or less implied already in the sixth paragraph. I will ask Deputy Eric Byrne to comment on that. The Deputy needs to be very clear about what he wants to include.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: The Deputy needs to be very clear about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I will read Deputy Byrne's motion. Is that what the Deputy wants me to read?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: While we have other speakers here, Deputy Byrne might write down the amendment he wishes to make to the motion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: The Deputy needs to be clear about what he means.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Pat Breen: I just want to get clarification from Senator Walsh. He needs to be clear about what he wants to add to Deputy Byrne's motion.