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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I fully concur that the international community must be concerned about the provocative nature of the expansion of settlements by the Israeli authorities. This policy makes the two state ever more difficult to achieve. I also condemn in the strongest possible manner the murder of four people in their place of prayer last week. The Palestinian community must condemn this attack in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider recognising the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45073/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I have tabled a motion in this House asking that Dáil Éireann reaffirm its support for a two state solution in the Middle East and calling on the Government on behalf of the people of Ireland to fully recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. I believe we should follow the lead of Sweden and the House of Commons in the UK and recognise the state of Palestine. The recent war in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects a conclusion to the Northern talks on the matters of flags, parades and the past; the involvement he has had in those talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45072/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: It is essential that progress is made without further delay with the issues that form part of the Haass talks, namely parades, flags, emblems and contending with the past. I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and the UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, MP, will be able to report progress to both Governments, as once again...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his response and wish everyone participating in the talks continued success. I welcome the fact he said discussions have been productive. I note, however, a significant amount of work has yet to be done. Hopefully, it will be concluded successfully. There is an obvious need to reduce sectarianism in Northern Ireland and a need to promote reconciliation. Has the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: The community groups appreciate the support given by successive Irish Governments in supporting their work. To build on the substantial and important progress achieved in Northern Ireland through the Good Friday and St. Andrews Agreements, will the Minister agree it is essential to have progress on the outstanding aspects of the agreements? There is an onus on both Governments, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with members of the UK Government regarding the UK's continued membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44994/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his efforts to ensure that the undocumented Irish will be included in any immigration reform package in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44992/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the proposed free trade agreement between the EU and Colombia; his further views on the continuous human rights abuses in Colombia; if he has sought to raise these abuses with his colleagues in the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44993/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Irish humanitarian aid efforts in Syria; his position with regard to the continuous threat posed by ISIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44991/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the on-going hostilities in Ukraine; if a full assessment has been made as to the impact of Russian sanctions on Ireland; if he will provide an update on actions taken by the EU to ease the crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44995/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the recent immigration reform legislation announced by President Obama; the number of undocumented Irish likely to benefit from this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45534/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the present stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction, if financial provision is made in her Department's capital budget for this school in 2015; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 353. To ask the Minister for Health if all persons over the age of 70 are entitled to a general practitioner visit card; if there has been changes made recently in relation to the entitlement/criteria for medical cards and G.P. visit cards for persons aged over 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45082/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 387. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with the progress being made to find a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East; the actions he has taken to contribute to that lasting peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44821/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 388. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the current Israeli policy of detaining Palestinian children in prisons; if he condemns this policy; if he will raise this matter at the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44822/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 389. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that Israel and Palestine are fulfilling the ceasefire agreement currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44823/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Shannon Airport Facilities (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 409. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries that currently use Shannon Airport for Government or military flight use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45087/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (25 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 410. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the EU's efforts to improve the condition of workers in Bangladesh's leather industry; his views on a ban on leather imports from the country in the absence of urgent improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45088/14]