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Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: -----to not mention that this is fully functioning. Will the Minister of State please allow me to finish my points, with all the respect that he talked about for debate? I also want to pick up on the issue that the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, raised about us not supporting European Union membership, which is the most preposterous statement for him to make. We, of course, as the...

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: He has nobody here to debate this issue.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: He says that he respects debate but-----

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: -----there is no debate happening. Moreover, his respect for debate obviously does not extend to the Irish people. All we are asking for is that this crucial part of our neutrality tradition is simply put to the people. I urge this House again to adopt this motion, put it to the people and defend our triple lock.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I will pick up on some of the points made by the Minister of State and his colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. The latter set out a very visceral story about his experience in the UN in 2022 where he had a concern because he did not know whether or not there was going to be a veto. I believe this was about Operation Althea. He did not finish the story. There was no veto. He...

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — Ireland's long-standing policy of military neutrality, our strong tradition of peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance abroad, and our strong international reputation in diplomacy; — the importance of safeguards and oversight in ensuring Irish military deployments are in line with our policy of military neutrality;...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Data Protection (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the firing of three members of the US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board by the Trump Administration and the resulting lack of quorum on the board; whether he has considered this issue in light of the key role of the board in satisfying the standards necessary to facilitate transfer of private...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Data Protection (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 172. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he has raised, or plans to raise, the potential issues with the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework arising from the Trump Administration's decision to fire three out of four members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, given that the board plays a key role in satisfying the standards necessary to facilitate...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 181. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the Irish Embassy to the United States of America had any engagement with the Trump Administration on Conor McGregor’s recent visit to the White House for Saint Patrick’s Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13605/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 542. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the firing of three members of the US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board by the Trump Administration and the resulting lack of quorum on the board; whether he has considered this issue in light of the key role of the board in satisfying the standards necessary to facilitate transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to ensure Irish data transferred to the US is being adequately protected under GDPR, considering recent changes in the US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, and the resulting impact on the EU US Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13389/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 797. To ask the Minister for Health if women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will be reimbursed for costs incurred due to the delay of the free HRT scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13901/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 796. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the issue of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication shortages; the steps her Department is taking to address these shortages and mitigate the disruption to those who need HRT medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13900/25]

Young Carers: Motion [Private Members] (20 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank the Labour Party, including Deputy Wall, for bringing this motion to the floor of the House today to give us a chance to recognise the young carers in our society who contribute so much. I also welcome those who are in the Gallery today. I am particularly interested in the quality public services which are essentially lacking in our society. That requires very much from family...

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: We are rejecting international law by trading with occupied territories. While we have statements on our commitments to these principles, and those statements are welcome, they must be backed up by reality. I am keen to hear what the Government is going to do to defend multilateralism and international co-operation and to defend the role of the UN in international stability and security.

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the debate on international security and trade. I also welcome the way the debate has been framed because these two subjects are inextricably linked. They are competencies that go together. I would say sadly that we all too often we see the elevation of trade, economy and jobs by this Government over commitments I believe we have in the space of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: According to a statement from his office this morning, we understand that the Taoiseach he intends to push for a united and clear European position on the atrocities in Gaza at the meeting of the European Council due to take place tomorrow and on Friday. Having failed last week in the Oval Office to convey the sentiment and solidarity of the people of Ireland regarding Gaza, I respectfully...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Neutrality (19 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to ensure Irish neutrality will be adequately safeguarded in ReArm Europe plans recently announced by Ursula von der Leyen, in the context of EU monies being used for defence and security investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11334/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (19 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if UN peace resolution 1325 has been raised with European partners surrounding peace negotiations in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11573/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (19 Mar 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has adopted a policy or guidelines regarding the approval of applications for the transport of munitions of war on Irish-registered aircraft and through Irish airspace since the Minister has taken office; if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11057/25]