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Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I have just acknowledged the deficiencies that exist. I understand the need for rhetoric and I understand histrionics as well.

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: We will seek to preserve the dignity of the persons who come to this island and we will make sure matters are expedited, utilising all the stakeholders involved, including Departments, in order that their rights as human beings are protected.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Government is strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas aid programme, which is at the heart of our foreign policy. “One World, One Future” our policy on International Development, sets out our vision for a sustainable and just world, and reaffirms our commitment to the UN target of providing 0.7% of Gross National Product (GNP) in Official Development Assistance...

Topical Issue Debate: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (30 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Deputy Wallace is spending too much time in Dublin.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy is fighting on two fronts.

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Will the Ceann Comhairle allow me another ten seconds?

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Deputy Mulherin and I appreciate it. It would be remiss of me not to comment on the Government's very welcome initiative on microlending. Let us be honest, this is the business of credit unions. They have been restricted from operating in this area by the Registrar of Credit Union's prudential lending circular of February 2013. This circular and the way it is interpreted by...

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: In 2010, various expert opinion in, or close to, the Central Bank was forecasting the demise of the Irish credit union movement. This expert opinion proved to be well wide of the mark. Only four credit unions out of well over 400 at the time, less than 1%, have been resolved since then. The credit union sector has worked hard at building up reserves which are the envy of every banking...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Through the Irish Aid programme, we are committed to helping save lives in emergencies and prevent human rights abuses, including violence against women. We support key partners, including the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), to provide essential medicines, emergency obstetric care, and post-rape supports in humanitarian crises. This support is based on Ireland’s firm commitment to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on 13 and 14 June in the Georgian capital Tbilisi led to the death of at least 18 people. The rivers Vere and Mtkvari overflowed causing flash floods which devastated densely populated districts of the city, damaging hundreds of homes and disrupting basic services. The EU is providing €400,000 in humanitarian assistance for families affected...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a roster of 200 observers for election monitoring missions. We aim to ensure that Ireland is represented at an appropriate level in international observation missions for elections. Irish observers participate primarily in missions following requests issued by the European Union and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: International election monitoring missions play an important role in the promotion of democracy and human rights. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains and administers a roster of 200 observers for such missions. The aim is to ensure that, when requested, Ireland is represented at an appropriate level in international election observation missions, organised in the main by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a roster of individuals who are available to participate in election observation missions organised in the main by the OSCE and the EU. A full list of the observers who have served on election missions in 2014 and to date in 2015, together with the costs arising, is set out in the tables below. Consistent with standard practice on data...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Summits (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: 2015 is a crucial year for international development. We are preparing for three interlinked international conferences: in Addis Ababa in July on financing for development, in New York in September on a new set of Sustainable Development Goals, and in Paris in December on a new climate treaty. I will lead the Irish delegation to the conference in Addis Ababa, the outcome of which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 901 and 911 together. The Government is strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas aid programme, which is at the heart of our foreign policy. This is clearly articulated in both ‘The Global Island - Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World’, and in our policy on International Development, ‘One World, One...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Millennium Development Goals (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Sherlock: 2015 is a crucial year for international development. We are preparing for three interlinked international conferences: in Addis in July on financing for development, in New York in September on a new set of Sustainable Development Goals and in Paris in December on a new climate treaty. The outcome of Addis will be essential for success in the subsequent conferences. Ireland is playing a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (26 May 2015)

Seán Sherlock: 2015 is a crucial year for international development. We are preparing for three interlinked international conferences: in Addis in July on financing for development, in New York in September on a new set of Sustainable Development Goals and in Paris in December on a new climate treaty. I will lead the Irish delegation to the Conference in Addis, the outcome of which will be essential for...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Government has protected the funding allocations for DEIS expenditure, which prioritises the educational needs of children and young people from disadvantaged areas. Budget 2015 provided for an additional 1,700 new posts to be created in 2015, of which 920 will be classroom teachers. Special educational needs have also been prioritised through providing funding for 480 additional extra...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I have been interrupted twice while attempting to do so. I am speaking to the Bill and the context in which it is being presented. The explanatory memorandum states:The purpose of the Bill is to amend Article 45 of the Constitution by adding to the end of that Article a provision, contained in the Schedule, that the State shall progressively realise, subject to its maximum available...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputies, including Deputy Joan Collins, had an opportunity to make their points. I am trying to respond to the issues she and her colleagues raised. In 2015, gross voted current expenditure across the key sectors of social protection, health and education will amount to more than €40 billion, or 81% of total current expenditure. In developing proposed budgetary expenditure...