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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (5 Dec 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: South Sudan continues to endure a terrible humanitarian crisis, primarily the consequence of conflict. I am deeply concerned by the continued high level of violence, and by reports of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, which perpetuate the crisis and impact negatively on its scale. The current conflict began in 2013 and has had devastating consequences for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (4 Dec 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 126 together. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration will be adopted at the UN Intergovernmental Conference which will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on 10-11 December next. The Compact, though non-binding and respectful of national sovereignty, provides a strong framework for global cooperation on migration in line...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (4 Dec 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 129 and 130 together. South Sudan continues to endure a terrible humanitarian crisis, primarily the consequence of conflict. I am deeply concerned by the continued high level of violence, and by reports of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, which perpetuate the crisis and impact negatively on its scale. The current...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: I use this opportunity to present to the committee the 2018 Supplementary Estimate for Vote 27 - international co-operation. When the Taoiseach launched Global Ireland, our strategy for doubling the scope and impact of Ireland's global footprint and influence by 2025, the Government also committed to achieving the United Nations target for overseas development aid of 0.7% of gross national...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: On whether the peace building fund will be specifically targeted, it will be in the general fund. It is an additional funding of €2 million, and it is strongly aligned with emerging priorities in our new international development policy. It will coincide with Ireland's membership of the UN Secretary General's advisory group, of which H.E. Anne Anderson is a member with extensive...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: To what specifically was the Deputy referring?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: It is about growing the capacity of both Government and civil society in each country where this money is being invested so that they can identify conflict flash points very early on, and work to address it. Second, much investment and time is being spent in empowering women in conflict zones, recognising the unique skill set they have, which is something also experienced in Northern...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: Yes, and we were central to that.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: We could throw ours hands in the air and say we can do nothing. One can become disillusioned.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: Yes, there is. The Deputy is correct to point out that on our own, we are not, and never will be, equipped to resolve this. That is why the new policy, which will be published early in the new year, puts a great emphasis on a collaborative approach and growing alliances, not only in the European Union but across the whole United Nations, in recognition that if we are to solve the problems...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: We are but our grandparents and our great grandparents certainly did not. Where I come from in the west, there was mostly subsistence farming, hand to mouth, and now we produce enough food to feed 11 Irelands. It is an extraordinary transformation.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: I know, but I am giving context. One cannot give up on working with other countries to help them embark on the exact same journey on which we embarked 200 years ago. Donogh O'Malley's decision to make secondary education free for all in 1967 was powerful. We can see the impact of that around us. That is why we are investing €25 million in the global partnership for education and...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: We are getting there. We are making progress. There is no question.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: Let us do that when we publish the new policy.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: The Deputy is absolutely right to point out that there needs to be a greater focus on that collaborative approach within the EU and, indeed, internationally.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: It was very much a significant factor in allowing us to arrive at the policy we have.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank the Chairman. I could not agree more. The situation in Yemen is the world's largest humanitarian crisis with 22 million people in need. Ireland has been and remains absolutely committed to supporting the humanitarian effort in Yemen. We provided €4 million to the country-based pool for Yemen. The fund is a significant contributor to the UN's central emergency response fund...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: Yes.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: It is.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Ciarán Cannon: Agricultural technology is an area where Ireland has incredible expertise. It is a world leader. Let us have that conversation when we publish the policy. That would be great.