Results 901-920 of 4,869 for speaker:Seán Haughey

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: The European Commission has brought forward proposals for the so-called strategic compass for security and co-operation in Europe. The decisions in this regard are due to be taken at the March European Council meeting. What is the Irish approach to the strategic compass as negotiations on it continue?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: The strategic compass has been described as a pathway for European security and defence capabilities with the aim of developing a sovereign European strategy, resulting in smarter co-operation. It has the strong backing of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, who stated, when France assumed the Presidency of the European Union, "we must move from a Europe of cooperation within our borders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: One aim of the strategic compass is to be able to act decisively when the need arises. The evacuation from Kabul Airport last year highlighted the need for this in a real way. We know there are proposals for a 5,000-strong rapid reaction force, greater investment in defence, and that Ireland has concerns about so-called Article 44 issues. Will the Minister give an assurance that Ireland's...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: As the Taoiseach has said, last weekend, Ireland marked the 50th anniversary of our membership of the European Communities. The treaty of accession was signed by the then Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, and the then Minister for Foreign Affairs, Patrick Hillery. The decision to join the European Economic Community, EEC, was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Irish people in a referendum in which 83% of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Foreign Policy (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: Global Ireland: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025 was launched in 2018 and is a plan to expand and deepen Ireland's international presence and influence and generally to bring about greater engagement by Ireland in global affairs. Significant progress has been made in implementing the plan, as we have heard, and many new initiatives have been undertaken. New diplomatic missions have been...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Foreign Policy (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of Global Ireland: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025. [3618/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) who is having difficulties uploading documents online when endeavouring to make a claim for an allowance in respect of medical expenses can make an application in hard copy using conventional post; if a helpline is available to persons having difficulties making such claims during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if fourth year radiation therapy students who worked on placement in a clinical site with patients who had Covid-19 during the pandemic are eligible for the €1,000 tax-free recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3720/22]

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: It is a fact there is a Franco-German axis at the heart of the EU project, which all member states, including small ones like Ireland, recognise. There is always momentum coming from that axis for further European integration, which has been given a new impetus during the current French Presidency of the EU. For many reasons, Germany is important for Ireland and Ireland is a friend of...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he has had recent discussions with the President of the European Commission. [61739/21]

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the new German Chancellor. [61488/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 364. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will oblige teachers to use FFP2 face masks in the interest of health and safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 598. To ask the Minister for Health when booster vaccines will be made available to the 12 to 15 years of age cohort who have underlying health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3172/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the recent engagement he has had with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [61489/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: This will be a significant year for Northern Ireland, with Assembly elections taking place in May. Meanwhile, Brexit and, in particular, the Northern Ireland protocol remain issues of concern to the First Minister and deputy First Minister, albeit from different perspectives. Business, though, can clearly see the benefits of the protocol. It is interesting to note that recent statistics...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 632. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide assistance to an Irish citizen (details supplied) who is facing a criminal prosecution for espionage in Greece; his views on the position of those working for NGOs generally in Greece who help migrants endeavouring to cross the Mediterranean Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63347/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Vaccination Programme (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 636. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will endorse the World Health Organisation COVID-19 Technology Access Pool to facilitate the sharing of knowledge by pharmaceutical companies to increase vaccine production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63560/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2020: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: I thank Mr. Murphy for his comprehensive report, as always. My questions have been touched on already but I will try to drill down a bit further into the issues of the GNI verification and the whole globalisation process. Ireland contributes €2.2 billion to the EU. Mr. Murphy said that he cannot predict the likely outcome of this process but why does he think the process was set up...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 1324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will revise the income guidelines to qualify for free legal aid; if she will extend the list of expenses which can be considered when determining eligibility for this service to include a wide range of other household and cost of living expenses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2368/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 1523. To ask the Minister for Health if B12 injections will be covered by the medical card scheme in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63487/21]