Results 781-800 of 27,016 for speaker:Richard Boyd Barrett
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: It was a quiet little chat.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Last November, we introduced a motion calling on the Government to instigate action for genocide against Israel. The Government voted against it. In October last year, we introduced a motion asking the Government to put sanctions on Israel as it commenced that genocide. The Government voted against it. Before any of this started, we asked the Government to publicly support the demands of...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: You never put up clips, do you? Jesus.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: No, we seek action.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: What is the Taoiseach going to do to stop the Irish banks facilitating the sale of Israeli war bonds to finance the genocidal massacre that is being committed? He is speaking out of both sides of his mouth unless he does something on these issues.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach is not answering any of the questions.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Maybe the Taoiseach could answer the questions.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: What is the Government doing?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: The images of people of burning alive at Al Aqsa Hospital and in a tented camp beside it are possibly the most horrific, stomach churning, terrifying images of this horrific year of genocide by Israel against the people of Gaza. I suspect those images will be a lasting image in people's minds of the utter horror Israel is inflicting on the people of Gaza - burning people alive in hospitals,...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taking to ensure that the development of offshore energy is not located in sensitive areas that have not yet been assessed for marine protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41419/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to ensure that the development of offshore energy is not located in areas that will force the displacement of existing livelihoods, particularly fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41418/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine an issue regarding the issuing of an Irish passport under a name legally changed by deed poll and where proof of usage for two years is not available, as specifically prescribed by Section 10(5) of the Passports Act 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41274/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (15 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 673. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 463, 469, 474, 486, 488, 499 and 508 of 1 October 2024, if he will commit that the recommendations of the review will be implemented (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41475/24]
- South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: I have very mixed feelings about this motion. I am not from the south-coast area so I lack the sort of specific knowledge or guidance that would allow me to make a properly informed decision as to what I think about this motion. We all know we need to develop renewable energy and that offshore renewable energy will be an important part of that. We should also know, however, that the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: Why did Simon Harris not say yesterday to the United States, "Stop arming a genocide. Stop giving weapons to people to commit genocide." Even now, the Tánaiste will not use the word "genocide". He will not say "They're committing genocide", even though the world is saying it and it is obvious they are committing it. The Tánaiste is still failing to distinguish between the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: That is not what I said.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: I know it is, to muddy the waters.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: International law distinguishes between the oppressor and the oppressed.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on any discussions with his US or Israeli counterparts about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as a result of Israel's assault on Gaza, in the West Bank, and now in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40657/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: We are signatories of the Genocide Convention; it is Irish law. That requires signatories not just to join legal cases but to take all action in its power to deter, prevent and obstruct the commission of a genocide. What is the Tánaiste doing in that regard? What has he said to the US Government or, for that matter, the Israeli Government, about the plausible commission of a genocide...