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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: United Nations (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports Ireland's bid to win a seat at the UN Security Council and recognises it as a valuable opportunity for it. Almost 1,000 of our peacekeeping men and women have served on UN-mandated missions during the years and we currently have several peacekeepers on the Golan Heights. It is a huge opportunity and Fianna Fáil is very supportive of the efforts being made to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: EU Membership (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: The Minister is right about this being politics, but politics has to try to work to put these issues right. It is a fact and a matter of public record that Mr. Orbán seeks to control the judiciary and the courts, has targeted civil society, NGOs and the education system, has sought to scapegoat refugees and migrants, and has actively rallied against the EU and what it stands for. It is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: EU Membership (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: -----but a range of issues are causing concern. I will press the Minister harder and ask him for his view on this issue. Mr. Orbán's party is affiliated with the same European Parliament grouping to which the Minister's party is affiliated, which must be a concern. The Minister stated that there had been political discussions within various groups and at Council meetings, but we need...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: EU Membership (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the re-election of Mr. Viktor Orbán in Hungary; his further views on the threat to freedom and democracy in Hungary and the wider implications for the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21309/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: EU Membership (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: I would like to hear the views of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the re-election, for the third time, of Hungarian Prime Minister, Mr. Viktor Orbán, especially given what he says and stands for, and the potential threat to freedom and democracy in Hungary.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: EU Membership (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil has many concerns about Mr. Orbán's re-election, especially in the context of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary. International observers have noted their concerns about intimidation, xenophobic rhetoric, media bias and campaign funding. The Minister may be aware of the preliminary report of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent efforts made to address the issue of the undocumented in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21124/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the efforts to restart the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the efforts to obtain a seat at the UN Security Council for the 2021 to 2022 term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 63. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the re-election of Mr. Viktor Orbán in Hungary; his views on the threat to freedom and democracy in Hungary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to develop a roadmap to reach the 0.7% ODA-GNI target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21126/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the decision of the United States of America to withdraw from the Iran nuclear accord and the wider implications for the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21426/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (15 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20933/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: Irish Syria Solidarity Movement (10 May 2018)

Niall Collins: I thank Dr. Sparrow for her presentation. It was very insightful and had an impact on me. This may not be Dr. Sparrow's area of expertise, but I ask her to outline her view of the implementation of the sanctions which are or are not being imposed on named individuals within the regime. How effective are they? What should be done? What more can be done in regard to sanctions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Niall Collins: I do not have anything to add. Senator Bacik has discovered the questions I had. I thank Mr. Barghouti for his presentation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (10 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 222. To ask the Minister for Health if assistance can be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20694/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Claims Agency Data (8 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of claims pending against the State Claims Agency at present by claim type, category and county in which the claimant is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19902/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (8 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 400. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the body responsible for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the slipway in Foynes, County Limerick (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20107/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (3 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his engagement on the proposed plans for free InterRail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19561/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: European Solidarity Corps (3 May 2018)

Niall Collins: 229. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total Irish contribution to the European Solidarity Corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19560/18]