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Other Questions: Election Monitoring Missions (26 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: From an Irish perspective Nigeria has been identified as an emerging high potential growth market in the context of the review of the Government trade, tourism and investment strategy 2010-2015. It is regarded by Enterprise Ireland as the second most important sub-Saharan African market after South Africa. Nigeria is Ireland's largest goods trading partner and largest export market in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Infectious Diseases Epidemic (26 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: With regard to the EU response, there will be a further discussion at the December meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers, at which the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, will be present, on that very issue of providing an update on funding and how it is being disbursed from an EU perspective. The EU Ebola co-ordinator will present further recommendations at that time. I wish to reassure the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Infectious Diseases Epidemic (26 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: To pick up on the point about the Irish response, which is where we need to focus, the UN now has a mission on the ground which is co-ordinating the effort in the three most affected countries. The effectiveness of that response is as a result of an Irish influence on the ground because we are one of the few countries in the world that has a bilateral relationship with Sierra Leone - in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Infectious Diseases Epidemic (26 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The spread of the Ebola virus in west Africa continues to present a significant challenge to the international community. We have an obligation to strengthen our collective response in order that the necessary skilled personnel and medical facilities are funded, mobilised and deployed to west Africa to deal with the crisis. I am aware of the comments to which the Deputy refers and I agree...

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

Seán Sherlock: Conflict and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa are seriously affecting countries and communities across the region. I saw for myself the impact of the crisis in South Sudan when I accompanied President Higgins on a visit to a refugee camp in Gambella, in Ethiopia, earlier this month. Kenya continues to be seriously affected by displacement and food insecurity. It is currently hosting...

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

Seán Sherlock: Significant progress has been made in recent years to improve the scale and effectiveness of the response of the international community to major disasters and humanitarian crises. Many lessons have been learned from previous crises such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Under the leadership of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Firearms Licences (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who sends her apologies, I thank Senator Paschal Mooney for raising the issue today. As he may be aware, in light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána and difficulties in the interpretation of the legislation expressed by members of the Judiciary, a joint working group of the Department of Justice and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Firearms Licences (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I concur with the points being made by the Senator. I represent an urban-rural constituency and have held a shotgun in my time for the same purposes as many people who live in rural Ireland in respect of countryside pursuits. While I concur with the view that the perception within the lobby that there has been a heavy-handed approach must be addressed, I take in good faith the words of the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Reviews (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I beg the Chair's and the Senator's indulgence I just acknowledge that point.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Reviews (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I acknowledge the distinction that the Senator has made. At the same time, historically there is a situation where the client - and I know it is an awful word-----

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Reviews (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: -----the person. I apologise if I am using inappropriate terminology; I do not mean to offend anybody. A system or a protocol must be put in place. That is the essential point that is being made by the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Reviews (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Where family members are informed. That is the key here. From a HSE perspective, they generate a great deal of correspondence but in this instance there is a certain responsibility on the HSE. That is my view. I will relay this to the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, on behalf of the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Absolutely. The Senator can be assured that I will be talking to the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, this evening. I will ensure the concerns raised by the Senator are transferred directly to the persons in question in order that they can pick up on the points made. Please be assured that I will meet the Minister of State and convey to her the request made by the Senator, as the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I acknowledge the point. That is a given.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Reviews (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I acknowledge the issue raised by the Senator. I am taking this matter on the Adjournment on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who is in the Dáil Chamber. I will not deliver the script provided. The issue raised by the Senator arises from an exceptional set of circumstances. I do not wish to say it is a complete outlier in cases...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and apologise on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who is in the other Chamber. It is on that basis that I am taking this Adjournment debate. When the Senator replies, she might clarify whether it is the family's wish to have the person cared for in their home or a residential setting. According to the Minister of State's...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (25 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a roster of observers for election monitoring missions, which play an important role in the promotion of democracy and human rights. We aim to ensure that Ireland is represented at an appropriate level in international observation missions for both elections and constitutional referendums. Irish observers participate primarily in...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Hold on one second.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy has to be a little respectful about Members of the House. He referred to a Member of the House, with all due respect.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy cannot be allowed to get away with that disrespectful tone. Deputy Frank Feighan is not even here.