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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: Will the ambassador give the committee an example of the effect of the sanctions on ordinary people in Iran?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: What about the situation in Syria?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: This is one of our Senators who follows the transcripts of the UN General Assembly very closely. I wish to add a supplementary question to that. A number of parliamentarians from Ireland travelled to Paris to attend a conference with the People's Mujahedin of Iran to discuss Camp Ashraf. At the time, that group was listed as a terrorist organisation in the United States but I understand...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: I have just questions. Deputy Crowe mentioned Syria and support for President Assad. Will you comment on that? Also, what effect are the sanctions having on the Iranian people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: What is the situation with regard to the Baha'i faith?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: As a vote has been called in the Seanad, I ask Senator Norris to conclude so that I can allow Senator Daly to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: We will give the remaining Senators who wish to ask questions an opportunity to do so after they return from the division in the Seanad. Perhaps the ambassador might respond to this group of questions, which was dominated by questions about human rights, with reference to the Amnesty International report that was mentioned by Deputy Crowe, the issue of executions and the plight of those who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: So the ambassador expects that trade will recommence in 2013?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: That is good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador. When I attended the Conference of Justice and Home Affairs Committee Chairs in Cyprus, I put a similar question to Baroness Ashton who replied that her relationship with the chief inspector of the Atomic Energy Agency of Iran has improved immensely during the past 12 months and indicated that they continue to engage in dialogue with each other. The next four members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: I want to give everyone a chance so if the ambassador deals with Deputy Smith's question about Irish beef exports and the technical details that remain to be worked out, and the nuclear question. We will put the other questions afterwards because some questions will overlap and I want to give everyone a fair chance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: I remind members of the committee and people in the Visitors' Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference, even in silent mode, with the recording equipment. On behalf of the committee I extend a warm welcome to the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Mr. Hossein Panahiazar. I hope I got the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: I thank the ambassador and am glad to see his concern for efficiency. He knows these questions will be asked and he will not have to answer them twice. I welcome the fact Iran is about to lift the ban on Irish beef, which is a welcome boost for Irish agriculture and a vote of confidence in that sector. We look forward to seeing the effect that will have on agriculture here. I also thank...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Recognition (10 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding permanent recognition in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43653/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a third level grant in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43328/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42608/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when disadvantaged area aid payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42732/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of disadvantaged area aid will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42735/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Pat Breen: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42807/12]