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Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (1 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: On that last point, does the Taoiseach intend to visit Ukraine? Perhaps he could let us know his views on that, having regard to the invitation. As we know, 24 February marks the first anniversary of Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the support and solidarity given by Ireland and the EU to Ukraine has been rock solid, and rightly so. In his phone conversation...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: I am glad the Taoiseach had an opportunity to discuss several important issues with the new British Prime Minister, including the full implementation and effective operation of all the institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement, the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol and the British Government's legacy Bill. The war in Ukraine was among other issues the Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent phone conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. [4223/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (1 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if taxpayers who paid stamp duty when purchasing their second-hand houses can be given a credit against the local property tax; if this issue was considered previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4961/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Tánaiste. How will the Russian Federation be made to pay compensation for the damage it has done? Can Russian frozen assets be used for this purpose? This is a complex issue to resolve, but we should, at an EU level, look into it to see how the Russian Federation can be made to pay compensation for the tremendous damage it is doing and that it will no doubt continue to do...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: Does the Tánaiste support calls for a special tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes in Ukraine? We touched on this topic in an earlier question. How does the Minister think Ireland should proceed on this question?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: I believe there is general agreement that there must be full accountability for the individuals responsible for international war crimes in Ukraine. We have all observed Russia's deliberate targeting and killing of civilians, attacks on civilian infrastructure and threat to use nuclear weapons. The question is how we achieve this accountability. Some EU states favour the establishment of a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: Does the Tánaiste believe the Russian Federation should be designated as a terrorist state? The European Parliament has passed a resolution along these lines. I would be interested to hear the Tánaiste's views on that matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: I have a question coming up later regarding Russian accountability. Hopefully it will be reached. I asked this question following the recent passing of a resolution by the European Parliament declaring Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism. The catalyst for this resolution was, of course, the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. There are particular concerns about the targeting and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: The actions of the Russian Federation in recent years are quite shocking. There is the case of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Democracies are being subjected to hybrid threats. Critics of Putin are poisoned as they go about their business on city streets. Of course, there is the ongoing matter of espionage capabilities in the Russian Embassy in Dublin. On a related point, where stands...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: As everybody knows, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of our membership of the EU. It is generally accepted that our membership has been transformative for us. It is entirely appropriate that we now take time to reflect on the past 50 years and to discuss how the EU should develop in the future. The Joint Committee on European Affairs has decided to have a series of engagements with key...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update regarding efforts to restore to full operation the political institutions established by the Belfast, Good Friday Agreement; if progress has been made in relation to the negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protoco, which is a related...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions Ireland and the European Union are taking in relation to recent political events in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4098/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in consultation with the Minister for Transport, he will consider the introduction of a motor scrappage scheme whereby on the scrapping of an old petrol or diesel car, the motorist would receive a grant to purchase an electrical bike up to the value of €4,000; if his attention has been drawn to a scrappage scheme, similar to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 554. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered the issues which arise concerning trans women in prisons; if policy on this matter is being updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4079/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 563. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of an examination of the operation of county and city sheriffs’ offices including the need to put in place an independent mechanism to appeal decisions made by city and county sheriffs has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4343/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 690. To ask the Minister for Health if workers on community employment schemes who worked in nursing and care homes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as support staff (details supplied) are eligible to apply for the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment; the person who should make an application on behalf of these workers if they are eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (26 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 103. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline the proposed approach to support remediation of defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3518/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 18. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of artists in Dublin Bay north that are in receipt of the basic income for the arts scheme. [3572/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Seán Haughey: 26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department intends to re-open the basic income for the arts scheme for additional applications, given that approximately only 2,000 individuals are in receipt of the scheme. [3573/23]