Results 21-40 of 2,488 for long speaker:Charles Flanagan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with Representatives of Church in Chains (4 Jul 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...Senator Wilson and Deputies Lawless and Cronin. We might be joined by some more and they too will have an opportunity to engage with our witnesses. I remind witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that we should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: High-Level Action Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...everybody an opportunity to participate. While some members are present in the room, there are a number online. I do not see those members online but I understand that Deputy Stanton is online, along with Senator Ardagh and Deputy Leddin. They are welcome and they will participate in the usual way, should they choose. I remind witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: High-Level Action Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, but if we are going to do this based on single questions, we will be here for a long time. I invite Ms Sinnamon to answer Deputy Carthy's specific question. I will then go back to the Deputy for further questions and then call Deputy Berry.

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

Charles Flanagan: ...engagement later today, and will have to leave between 4.30 p.m. and 4.40 p.m. We will endeavour to make the most of her presence. I thank her for being here. I remind witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that we should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them identifiable, or otherwise engage in...

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

Charles Flanagan: ...sharing her expertise and experience with us. I ask Senator O'Reilly and Deputy Stanton to forgive me briefly. Professor Laffan spoke about the centrality of EU security and her work over a long number of years on the international stage. I will hazard a question about Ireland in that context because while she was working abroad, she nevertheless had two keen eyes on the situation...

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: ...xe9;ada Cronin to our public session and acknowledge her contribution as a new member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. She is very welcome. I advise witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that we should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them in any way identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Work and Priorities of the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chief of Staff (21 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...was killed in action while on active service in Lebanon in December of last year. We once again convey our sympathies to the Chief of Staff and to Seán's colleagues. I remind witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that we should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it in any way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Work and Priorities of the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chief of Staff (21 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...the Baltic Sea, with particular reference to the current conflict in Ukraine. Perhaps he could enlighten us as to how he sees himself managing, having regard to the fact that a sum of money which was long overdue has now been made available in the context of the purchase of new equipment. What element of planning or contingency planning has he in place to ensure the protection of our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the number of long-stay patients currently in acute psychiatric units in the State. [11134/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...committee. I ask members to be concise in their questions, allowing all members the opportunity to participate, and hopefully, we will have a second round. I advise witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it in any way identifiable, or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...committee members. I ask members, as always, to be concise in their questions to allow all members an opportunity to participate. Hopefully, we will have a second round. I remind our witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them in any way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ukraine War: Ambassadors of Ukraine and Moldova (21 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ..., to update us on the situation. I also welcome embassy officials, Mr. Yurii Rubashov, counsellor of the embassy, and Mr. Dmytro Schedrin, first secretary. I remind our witnesses and members of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them in any way identifiable or to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ukraine War: Ambassadors of Ukraine and Moldova (21 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...in the event the European Union agrees that further tranches are necessary in support of Ukraine. Ireland is not alone in insisting that EPF funding is used for non-lethal purposes. That reflects our long-standing position, as was confirmed in the course of the recent meeting between the Taoiseach and President Zelenskyy. I acknowledge the many bilateral contacts in the past 12 months...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...will be taken in reverse order. We will take Vote 36 first, followed by Vote 35. The floor will then be opened for questions from members of the committee for both Votes separately. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make any charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...when we say that morale is low among the Defence Forces. We have seen and heard that and I have no doubt the Minister has seen and heard it over the past few weeks. We want to work with him to ensure the long-awaited and badly-needed programme of investment is implemented. As Deputy Brady stated, the committee will engage with the implementation group and we will continue to engage with...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...good wishes and support to Mr. Gaffey and his team in Irish Aid who work in hugely challenging circumstances. In some instances, like the earthquake, they have no notice. In others, they work in long-standing areas of seemingly intractable conflict. Of course the work on the SDGs has been adversely impacted by Covid. From an Irish perspective it is always gratifying, as indeed it is...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...referenced it a couple of times in the context of its strategic position in an area where Ireland is particularly engaged, for a number of reasons. If it is not on the radar now can it be placed on a long-term footing? The distance from Cairo to Lebanon is considerable, where any form of engagement is concerned. We have opened a new full-time mission in Jordan. We are represented in...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...and comments from members of the committee dealing, insofar as we can, with each Vote separately. When we have completed consideration of Vote 27 we will move on to Vote 28. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...figure was five or ten years ago but is it true to say the trends with registration are very stark? It has become an issue. While the timeframe has been reduced considerably from two years to one, a year is still a long time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Outcomes of COP27: Dóchas (6 Dec 2022)

Charles Flanagan: ...that some of our members are present here in the room and others are joining us from their offices as we deal with the residual issues surrounding Covid 19 restrictions. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise, or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make them in any way identifiable...