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Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My point concerned the double standards.

Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My point pertained to the double standards of the European Union.

International Agreements (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I again thank the Tánaiste and note this issue was dealt with to some extent earlier. However, I seek some specific information from the Tánaiste. What level of organisation will the Department of Foreign Affairs commit to this? Overseeing the implementation of the plan across the areas required is a significant task. Will a full-time or part-time person be allocated? Regarding the...

International Agreements (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Will the Tánaiste acknowledge that, when Ireland enters into international agreements like Security Council Resolution 1325 or our millennium goal targets on human rights and international justice, they should not be subject to the caveat that budget measures may change? They should be honoured, otherwise the international community and the UN will be undermined. These resolutions and...

Security Council Resolutions (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 2: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for the adoption of Ireland's national action plan for implementation of UNSCR 1325 completed on behalf of the previous Government and civil society by Dr. Nata Duvvury; and the system of monitoring and evaluation he will adopt to ensure that Ireland's national action plan is comprehensively implemented. [8885/11]

Security Council Resolutions (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: As the Minister is aware, there has been a significant consultation process, headed by the former president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Ms Inez McCormack, who is very respected in the sphere of human rights and conflict resolution. It is a very important process that underscores Ireland's commitment to international human rights. One of the things of which we are most proud is...

Security Council Resolutions (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have a brief supplementary question. I am broadly satisfied with the Minister's response. I remind the House that the Minister's colleague, Deputy Howlin, speaking at the joint consortium annual event in November 2010, said that Ireland's national action plan should include a strong monitoring plan that is implemented effectively and ambitiously. He said it should be particularly one...

Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to visit the Palestinian region of Gaza to observe the effects of recent bomb attacks and the on-going siege on the lives of civilians in the region. [8886/11]

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is an absolute disgrace.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The programme for Government states that approximately €2 billion of non-strategic assets will be sold off. In the aftermath of the publication of the McCarthy report, there is much concern regarding the extent of that sale. I am speaking now as a Donegal man. Previous reports by Mr. Colm McCarthy terrified people in rural Ireland. He talked about closing small schools and rural...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: l have asked a question. Will it be answered?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A Cheann Comhairle, will my question be answered?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: On a point of order, when will the legislation be brought before the House?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The legislation as promised in the programme for Government to implement the promises made to the people.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: When will the Tánaiste bring clarification on this issue? People are very worried.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Are you protecting the Tánaiste, a Cheann Comhairle? That is not your role.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Why can I not get an answer?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This is the biggest issue in Ireland today.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I withdraw the remark. Can we have an answer to the question?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This is the biggest issue for the people of Ireland, who are terrified