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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Security and Defence Policy: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Colm Brophy: I think the Department of Foreign Affairs is conscious of that, as is this committee. I do not fully agree with Mr. McNamara about the geopolitical move to the east being based on the development in Poland. The balance of power will happen with enlargement where it includes Ukraine, Georgia and some of the newer member states. Following that process, we will have a European Union which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Security and Defence Policy: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Colm Brophy: The Irish Government and this committee have a lot of ambition. A lot of members have done some huge work on that, about which it is hoped we will get an opportunity at another time to keep the witnesses informed. I thank all of the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (15 Jun 2023)

Colm Brophy: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is concerned at the deviation in trends between wholesale gas and electricity prices and what consumers are paying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28745/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for EU Affairs, Deputy Peter Burke, who is joined by officials from his Department. At today's meeting we will consider the motion referred to the committee by the Dáil and Seanad yesterday relating to the proposed approval of the terms of agreement establishing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: Let the Minister of State answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank everyone for coming in. It has been a very interesting discussion. The members raised a number of interesting points. There is no question that engagement with the Caribbean presents tremendous opportunities for Ireland as the Minister for State is well aware. Before Brexit the primary voice of many of the Caribbean nations in their dealings with the European Union was the UK. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (30 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if the recent announcement to make solar panels VAT-exempt will be applied so as to refund the VAT portion to those who placed orders prior to the announcement; and if there will be a retrospective clawback for those who have purchased and fitted in 2023. [26150/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 594. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the number of vacant posts waiting to be filled in the Mid-West Disability Team providing services to children living in County Clare in 2022 and 2023; if he will outline the vacant posts, by discipline, in tabular form; the status on the recruitment for these vacant posts and efforts being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (25 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 16. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the new measures that have been taken to ensure that communities are safe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25172/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of criminal offences committed by under-18s to date in 2023 in comparison with previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25173/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee, I welcome the ambassador of Moldova, H.E. Larisca Miculet. I gather that the ambassador is joined by Mr. Igor Moldovan, counsellor to the Embassy of Moldova. We are joined by a number of people in the Public Gallery. I acknowledge the presence of the ambassadors of Ukraine, Georgia and Poland to Ireland and thank them very much for being with us here today. At...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank the ambassador for her opening remarks. Everybody has indicated a wish to engage and the first person was Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank the ambassador. Now, I call Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: We have concluded the round of questions. I will conclude with some remarks rather than questions. First, it is important to place on record again the incredible work the Moldovan Government and people are doing in dealing with welcoming the influx of people from Ukraine. The ambassador stated they are brothers, sisters and neighbours of Moldovans. It is important for us to recognise the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a complete breakdown of the cost incurred by drone disturbance in the past two years in Dublin Airport; the amount of this cost that has been covered by the State; if counter-drone technology is now operational; the estimated amount that anti-drone technology will cost on a yearly basis; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 257. To ask the Minister for Health the number of functional vision assessments that have been completed on blind or vision-impaired students at primary and second levels in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22253/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 258. To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail the process followed for functional vision assessments; who completes functional vision assessments; their qualification in this regard to assess blind and vision-impaired students on behalf of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, Dr. Bujar Osmani. The Minister is joined by his adviser, Mr. Musa Xhemail, the former ambassador of North Macedonia to Ireland, Ms Aleksandra Miovska, and the chargé d'affaires, Ms Biljana Gligorova. Today we will discuss North Macedonia's EU accession progress and other matters. Before we begin, I have a...