Results 41-60 of 798 for speaker:Cathal Berry

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Cathal Berry: It went through Second Stage of the Dáil today.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contingency plans in place for any potential evacuation of Irish citizens from Lebanon should there be an escalation in hostilities there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27725/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I am sure the Tánaiste and the Minister of State have been tracking the concerning developments on the Lebanon-Israel border. Will they update the House on what contingency plans are in place, or what planning has been done, for any potential evacuation of Irish citizens from Lebanon in the coming weeks should that scenario materialise?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Tánaiste. I appreciate the response. It is reassuring to know there is a citizens' register in Lebanon. The Tánaiste may not have these details to hand, but approximately how many Irish citizens are there? Are we talking hundreds or thousands? An interim arrangement is in place in case the Government needs a jet to go to Brussels or wherever, as is completely...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: As the Tánaiste knows, I always recognise progress when I see it. I recall that some months ago he signed a €68 million contract for a new military transport aircraft, which is being built in Spain as we speak. It was initially expected to be delivered to Baldonnel in 12 months, which was positive enough. I assume that is still on schedule. Does the Tánaiste have an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he would consider re-opening Ireland's trade and investment office in Taiwan, which was closed in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27726/24]

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I very much welcome the opportunity to make some brief comments and contribute to this very important debate. I will say at the outset that I am very much in favour of renewing these two really important Acts for another 12 months, namely, the Offences against the State Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. I do so for the following reasons. First, they are the very...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: In light of the comments made in the Chamber and outside earlier, I have three brief questions. The first is for context and I say it with full respect. Does the Taoiseach know how many members of his party have criminal records? If he does not, does he think he should know? I agree entirely with the Taoiseach's views about the court liaison officer. I was one myself. It is archaic and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I thank Professor Bury and his team for coming in today and for all the great work they are doing. It is fantastic. I have two very brief questions. The first is in relation to the medical specialists and this panel of people the witnesses are looking to put together or is at least suggesting. The Department of Foreign Affairs has this rapid response corps which the Chair might remember...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Chair and the witnesses.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: There is nobody in the Chamber.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: If the Minister speaks a little slower, we can give her more latitude for her answers.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services (20 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I leave the last word to the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: Good afternoon to the ambassador and her team. I thank her for her excellent opening statement. I also acknowledge members of the diplomatic community who are present in the Public Gallery. It is the fullest I have seen the Public Gallery in four years. It is great to see such support and solidarity among the diplomatic community. I agree with the ambassador entirely on what she...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: No, those were answers to all my questions. To follow up, I thank the ambassador for her clarification. Ukraine has an obligation to protect its civilian population but Ireland also has a responsibility to protect civilians. What the ambassador said quite clearly, and what I was expecting her to say, is that it is possible for Ireland to purchase air defence systems to provide non-lethal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I thank the ambassador very much.

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: The Tánaiste may or may not be aware that an appeal relating to the Director of Military Prosecutions and the military judge has been submitted to the arbitration board. Even though the clause stipulating that they cannot join a representative association has been withdrawn from primary legislation, an appeal has been submitted. Will the Tánaiste consider withdrawing that appeal...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I speak in support of amendment No. 10 , which was tabled by the Member on my left, and amendment No. 11, tabled by the Member on my right. I agree with Deputy Howlin that the provisions in the Bill are overly proscriptive, are probably unnecessary and are draconian. It is already implied that these things actually exist, and I do not see why it has to be explicitly stated in primary...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)

Cathal Berry: I move amendment No. 8: In page 15, to delete lines 23 to 26.