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Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Mr. Crowley and the other witnesses. Members will be aware they have five minutes for questions and answers. Three members, namely Deputies Deputy Lahart, Crowe and Ó Murchú, have indicated. I call Deputy Lahart.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Who would like to take that?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Unfortunately, I do not have time to let others in on this, but if they want to come in at a later stage on any issue that has been left unsaid, we will give them an opportunity.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I might ask the witnesses a few questions. The budget is obviously a very pertinent issue and Mr. Crowley mentioned a figure of €18.2 billion in respect of the MFF. I am conscious he has said there is never enough money and there will never be enough money. The figure of €18.2 billion is the bare minimum. What would he be asking for as something that might meet what is needed...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I appreciate what Mr. Crowley is saying. It is kind of a balloon question in the first instance. He also mentioned the €800,000 worth of food that had been destroyed. I read that article in The Atlantic. How much of that was connected to Gaza? How do we avoid that happening again? Is it a question of money or is it logistics?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: The general chaos?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Is it all different types of food aid?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: So, it is not just-----

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Does Mr. Crowley see that situation being repeated next year?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: When is it due to expire?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: May I ask about aid conditions? Mr. Crowley mentioned the general pattern in cuts to aid. I am pleased to hear he excludes Ireland from that. That is obviously good to hear. One of the things I am always very proud of regarding Irish aid is that it comes without conditions, contrary, perhaps, to a lot of the USAID supports, which would have to bought from US companies or agencies and...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Is it possible to name the countries that are in the same vein as Ireland?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I am sure. I thank the witnesses. I now call Deputy Scanlon.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: That is a really shocking statement that there is hardly a convention that is not being violated at the moment. It is extraordinary.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: That feels like a nice place to stop in the discussion. I thank the witnesses and reiterate what Deputy Crowe said. The value of the work they and their organisations do, and that other organisations in the same sphere do, cannot be overstated. I thank them for all of that work, for their time today and for their valuable insights. We will go into private session now and then we will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the need to further incentivise teaching through Irish; if additional grants or scholarships could be considered for any prospective teacher pursuing that career; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36978/25]

Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (15 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I also welcome the establishment of the commission by the Minister last week. It is appropriate but, at this juncture, it is worth looking back at how it came about. Reference has been made to those survivors who brought it about through their courage. Let us never underestimate the courage and determination it would have required...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: In the first instance, I would like to ask all the witnesses if they accept that Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory are contrary to international law. It is a simple one-word answer, yes or no.