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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish Aid continues to be made available throughout the globe with particular reference to those areas most seriously in need of support and attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58096/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 348. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which and the level of bilateral aid currently supported by Ireland; the locations at which this aid is targeted worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58104/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland's position in relation to multilateral aids with particular reference to the degree to which all such aid is received by those for whom it was intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58106/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 341. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor through the UN and EU, the various war zones across the globe in an effort to highlight the atrocities faced by women, children and vulnerable people; the extent to which the international community is making serious efforts to address the issue; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 342. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the United Nations and the European Union continue to strive to alleviate incidents of the violation of human rights at the various identified locations; the extent to which the perpetrators are being made conscious of the need to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58098/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 344. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community has identified the ten most seriously affected locations worldwide at which human rights abuses continue to take place for whatever reason; the actions that have been taken or that are proposed at EU and UN level in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 343. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union is alert to the threats to the security of the Union and possible future members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58099/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 345. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which human rights abuses continue to take place in Iran; the degree to which the authorities are being made aware of atrocities against women and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 346. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which enlargement of the European Union continues; the action that has been taken to encourage applicant countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58102/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which and when Ukraine might be in a position to join the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58103/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 352. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which countries in the Western Balkans are being assisted towards membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58108/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 349. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to target areas of starvation or famine throughout the world; the efforts that are being made to provide such basic facilities as water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58105/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to ensure the availability of aid to avert hunger, starvation and famine in the various countries suffering from such deprivation; if a particular organised plan is in existence to target the areas of greatest need within a specified time; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continue to encourage North-South trade in the context of the post-Brexit era; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58110/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continue to monitor the activities and development of Al Shabaab and Boko Haram; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58111/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts are being made at international level to ensure the influence of the United Nations continues to prevail throughout the globe with particular reference to war zones and areas already beset by famine or the activities of warlords; the degree to which deployments of United Nations contingents can be used to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish embassies abroad, diplomatic missions or other representatives continue to promote Irish trade throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58114/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Telecommunications Infrastructure (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 358. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that submarine communication networks are protected against sabotage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58112/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 408. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that are being taken to ensure that a person (details supplied) can attend a school suitable for his requirements and who has yet to be accepted by a local school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57876/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 433. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the living alone allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57497/22]