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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (17 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The world is currently facing an unprecedented level of humanitarian crisis, and appeals for assistance continue to outpace the international community’s capacity to respond. Almost 60 million people are now displaced globally, half of them children, many on the continent of Africa. The Government’s aid programme, Irish Aid, is strongly focused on the fight against poverty...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Ireland’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) is made up of two main elements. Approximately 80% of Ireland’s ODA comes from the budget allocation to Vote 27 - International Co-operation, which is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and known to the public as Irish Aid. The remaining 20% comprises ODA-eligible contributions made by other Government...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: In Budget 2016, the Government provided €640 million for Official Development Assistance (ODA) - an increase of some €40 million on 2015.€486 million is allocated to Vote 27 International Co-operation, which is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and known to the public as Irish Aid. An estimated €155 million will come from other Government...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Chairman and members for the opportunity to discuss the motion I have proposed and which has been referred to the select committee for consideration. The motion seeks Dáil approval of the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Co-operation between the European Union and its member states, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Chairman. Vietnam is showing increased interest in importing agricultural produce from the European Union, that is, from individual member states. This should present an opportunity for Ireland under the free trade agreement, FTA, but in particular with regard to access to the Vietnamese market for pork. I have to hand a note that tells me the Department of Agriculture, Food...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Chairman. Vietnam is Irish Aid's only key partner country located outside sub-Saharan Africa and the Government remains committed there. I am aware the Committee of Public Accounts has been there and that a delegation from that committee, led by its Vice Chairman, travelled to Vietnam in early March where they visited Irish Aid programmes in Quang Tri and Ho Chi Minh City....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I will endeavour to answer all of the questions.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: If I do not answer them comprehensively, I might defer. There are some specific questions on certain areas of Vietnam, of which I would not necessarily have knowledge and on which I will defer to others. On the issue of human rights, for the information of the committee, only yesterday the EU-Vietnam human rights dialogue took place. It is an important mechanism for us at both bilateral...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: There were some questions on Article 5, so we will address the technical aspects of that.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Can I get clarification from Deputy Crowe on dumping? Have specific examples of dumping been referenced by NGOs or civil society?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Okay.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I think so, too.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I will ask Ms Collins to discuss the trigger mechanism further.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Deputy Durkan sought clarification on aid for trade. It is widely known that Ireland does not tie its aid to trade. We see our bilateral partnership with Vietnam as one whereby one works through general Government support for programmes to ensure economic sustainability and raise standards within the local country. At the same time, through diplomacy and trade missions, we continue to...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (16 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I take the Deputy's point. It is well telegraphed that there is a certain dynamic between certain larger countries and their relationships with sub-Saharan Africa and other regions globally. In terms of long-term sustainable relationship building, I have given a particular emphasis to sub-Saharan Africa in the past 12 months or so to enhance trade co-operation and to consider the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Biofuel Obligation Scheme (15 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive sets all EU Member States a binding target that 10% of the energy used in the transport sector must come from renewable sources by 2020. In all Member States, biofuels will be the largest contributor to meeting this obligation and all biofuels used in meeting the target must comply with a strict set of sustainability criteria. My colleague, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: What are you talking about?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy is displaying a nasty streak today.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: That is a nasty streak coming out. It is unbecoming of the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Sherlock: It is being delivered.