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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: We will do so. We will try to get an e-mail sent as soon as possible and get something back for next week's meeting. It is on the agenda for next week's meeting. In the meantime, I will speak to Senator Walsh and Deputy Durkan. I will communicate to all committee members any changes we make to the motion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: Members seem to hold different opinions on the matter. Does Deputy Eric Byrne wish to make a brief comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: We can do that. Opinions are divided on the matter. With the permission of the committee, and to give us a little more time, shall we list the matter on our agenda for next week? I suggest that we adjourn the discussion but we can talk about it between now and the next meeting. That would be the most sensible thing to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: I call Senator Mullins and I shall make time for all of the members with questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: We have done that but he has not responded. I shall telephone him myself. I wish to inform members that a vote is taking place in the Seanad. Does Senator Walsh wish to make a brief comment? I suggest that we give ourselves more time and I need a little more time to get a response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: We need to be careful not to make allegations and I remind members that we are in public session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: Point taken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: With the committee's permission, I shall put the matter on the agenda for next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: Does Deputy Durkan wish to move his amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: It is not often that we have 11 members of the committee, and two non-members, asking questions. We take a great interest in this area and, as I noted earlier, we will be visiting Uganda later this year. We will certainly meet members of the LGBT group and will bring careful and considered diplomacy to bear on the issue. We will also attempt to meet the human rights commission and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: I wish her well in her travels. She has displayed great courage and has made a good case on the injustice in Uganda. We will protect her human rights and will do our best to keep the issue on the agenda when we visit Uganda. I thank her for a very useful discussion. I also thank Mr. O'Gorman and Ms Seely for facilitating this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: This motion concerns a Russian lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, who died in police custody in Russia in 2009. After his death, he was prosecuted for tax evasion charges. Senator Walsh moved this motion at our last meeting and following a discussion, we agreed to invite the Russian ambassador to discuss the case with the committee and request an updated briefing note from the Department of Foreign...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: I invite Ms Nabagesera to make her final comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: I remind members, witnesses and those in the public gallery to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference, even in silent mode, with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion with Ms Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, executive director of Freedom and Roam Uganda, on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: Could Ms Nabagesera elaborate on the position regarding the current status of the Bill? Who supports the Bill and at what stage is it in Parliament?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: When does Ms Nabagesera envisage the Bill being discussed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: How much pressure is coming on the government and the parliament from NGOs and donor countries with regard to this Bill being put through the House?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16464/13]