Results 721-740 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Undocumented Irish Emigrants. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: To what question is the Deputy referring?

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8, 74, 84 and 101 together. Deputies will be aware that preparations are well advanced for the summit that will take place at the United Nations next September at which Heads of State and Government will seek to restore momentum to the achievement of the millennium development goals; agree on reforms that will strengthen the system of collective security,...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: There are two men representing him. That is not a bad response by Government — to give two instead of one.

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: The work of the envoys is vital to the preparatory process as it is evident that success in September will require governments to step back from hitherto entrenched positions and take decisions in the wider interest of all members and the multilateral system that serves them. The work that the envoys are carrying out with governments is intended to complement the dialogue and debate in which...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: He is very busy. In his statement, the Minister set out the case for the reforms necessary to ensure that the United Nations is able to act effectively in the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of human rights and the promotion of economic and social progress. The Minister, as envoy, addressed the meeting of the Euro-Atlantic partnership council, hosted by Sweden...

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Treacy: I welcome what Deputy Higgins has said. He is correct in his interpretation of the Government's position. While the Minister for Foreign Affairs may have cast his net wide from an international perspective, he has been asked to do so on behalf of the United Nations. That indicates an excellent attitude on our part and it also shows that Ireland is held in great regard by the UN. The Minister...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Noel Treacy: Two years.

EU Treaties. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: Signature of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union took place in the margins of the General Affairs and External Relations Council on 25 April in Luxembourg. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and I signed the treaty on behalf of Ireland. Ireland warmly welcomes the prospective accession of our two new partners. We will open embassies in both countries later this...

EU Treaties. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: As I said, these countries only the signed the Treaty of Accession at 6 p.m. last Monday and they attended their first meeting of European affairs ministers last Tuesday. No opportunity has presented itself to have any bilateral discussions with Bulgaria on this situation. However, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said in the House in the past week that this investigation is...

EU Treaties. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: Bulgaria and Romania have come through 35 chapters of European Union accreditation. That is very important. This situation only arose at Christmas. Based on that, it would be very unfair of Ireland to place an obstruction in the way of sovereign countries which want to join the European Union and which have met the necessary requirements and signed up to them. On that basis and given the work...

EU Treaties. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: I very much concur with the sentiments expressed by Deputy Finian McGrath. Thankfully, Europe has come a long way since the events and atrocities to which he referred. These issues were raised with the Romanians during negotiations at EU level. I presume they will continue to be highlighted in the period before Romania becomes a full member of the EU. I assure the Deputy I will pursue this...

Human Rights Issues. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7, 24, 29, 67 and 74 together. The Government has consistently condemned the lack of progress towards democracy in Burma and the continuing abuse of human rights and fundamental freedoms in that country. Together with our EU partners, we remain gravely concerned about the continuing house arrest of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, other opposition activists and a number...

Human Rights Issues. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: The response was robust, defensive, protectionist and to the effect that it did not like interference by another state in its internal affairs. However, we were strong. I have a personal interest in this issue. I was pleased to be there. As one of the earlier speakers, on behalf of Ireland, I made a strong case for our demands. I was pleased there was a strong and solid cohesive response from...

Human Rights Issues. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: There are many countries across the world that have commercial interests in countries in different parts of the world, particularly in areas where there is terrorism, discrimination and a lack of basic human rights. However, I am optimistic in this regard as a result of the decision taken by at least one country to call on Burma not to chair the summit later this year. We did not expect that....

Human Rights Issues. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: Ireland and the European Union will be guided by the principle of inclusion and dialogue and exerting pressure internally rather than external communication that would not have a major impact. On that basis, it was considered it would be preferable to try to bring these people to the table, get them to see their ways and get them to accept the consensus and the demand not only from Ireland...

Human Rights Issues. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: Certainly not from an Irish point of view.

EU Constitution. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8, 17, 55, 76, 86 and 89 together. As the House will be aware, the target date for the entry into force of the European constitution, following ratification by all 25 member states in accordance with their own constitutional requirements, is 1 November 2006. Ratification by Ireland will require a referendum to amend the Irish Constitution. The Government has...

EU Constitution. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: I made it clear at the end of my reply that it is a matter for each member state to take into account its legal and constitutional position and make it own decision. That is what Ireland will do. There are still four weeks remaining before the referendum will be held in France. I am optimistic about the outcome of the referendum, given the central role France has played in the European Union...

EU Constitution. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: Like a Cork person, I do not have such resources.

EU Constitution. (28 Apr 2005)

Noel Treacy: I am mindful of what Deputy Quinn has said. While other colleagues spoke about circulating copies of the constitution to households throughout the country, it is a document of 500 pages. We have given much thought to this. We have published some documentation on the website and we will publish more. There is a lo-call facility for the public who can request to have the constitution posted to...