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Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I am taking Deputy Paul Murphy's matter.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I am.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The Government is strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas development cooperation programme and to its place at the heart of our foreign policy. Our policy for International Development, “One World, One Future”, clearly articulates our commitment to the UN target of providing 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) in Official Development Assistance (ODA), as economic...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (13 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The Government is strongly committed to Ireland’s overseas development cooperation programme and to its place at the heart of our foreign policy. Predictable funding streams allow the effective planning of our assistance so that it can deliver maximum impact, and greatly assists the prudential management of the aid budget. Multi-annual funding arrangements are the most commonly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (13 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The aim of the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa is to tackle the root causes of instability, forced displacement and irregular migration. The Trust Fund is assisting a band of countries across three regions in Africa that are among the most fragile and affected by migration, namely the Horn of Africa, the Sahel/Lake Chad region, and North Africa. Almost €3.2 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I am aware of the UN’s appeal and the massive humanitarian need that exists in the world today. The pace at with which the need is increasing is very worrying and presents an enormous challenge for the global response. Ireland’s Overseas Development Aid (ODA) budget has consistently supported responses to humanitarian crises. In 2016, €194 million, more than one...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (13 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The Taoiseach was due to travel to West Africa between 25 November and 1 December, to visit Irish Defence Forces personnel based in Mali and to attend the African Union - European Union Summit in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 25 November to 1 December. However, due to domestic political developments, it was necessary to cancel this visit. Ireland was represented at the Summit by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Data (13 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The Government’s Policy for International Development, “One World, One Future” make explicit Ireland’s commitment to work in support of lasting benefits for the most vulnerable and poorest communities around the world. Ireland’s international development programme maintains a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, and on other countries where the need is...

Situation in Syria: Motion [Private Members] (5 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“condemns:— the ongoing violence in Syria which has to date resulted in the deaths of an estimated half a million people, particularly the continued brutal attacks on civilians perpetrated by the Assad regime; — the blatant violations of international...

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Dec 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I acknowledge that several Senators have raised questions on section 9. Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised it last week on Second Stage, as did Deputy Seán Crowe in the Dáil. On several occasions during the Bill's passage through the Houses, detailed explanations were provided on the rationale behind this provision. I am aware that the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, MRCI, has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I say, "Good morning," to my Oireachtas colleagues and our guests in the Visitors Gallery. I thank the joint committee for affording me this opportunity to discuss Ireland's policy on development co-operation. In the first instance, I welcome the committee's initiative to review Ireland's policy on development co-operation. As I am sure those members who visited Malawi and Mozambique...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank Deputies Grealish and Maureen O'Sullivan for their kind words. I agree wholeheartedly with Deputy Grealish. He paid significant tribute to the staff of our embassies. My experience as a junior Minister in education from 2011 to 2014 working with the embassies, Enterprise Ireland and the IDA in trying to attract additional investment and students was exceptionally positive. That...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: That offer remains open.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: There is a lot to absorb.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank the members of the committee. It is apparent from each of their contributions that they feel passionately about this subject. I agree completely with Deputy O'Brien's suggestion that the only way this will ultimately work is in collaboration. Members of all parties and Independents need to come together to form a collective view on how to move this in the right direction. We need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: True.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The IBECs of this world.

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (29 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017. The purpose of this Bill is to modernise and bring clarity to the legal framework in respect of various arrangements concerning the staff of diplomatic missions and international organisations. To this end, the Bill proposes various amendments to the...

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (29 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank each and every Senator for their contributions and support for the general thrust of the Bill. Senator Joe O'Reilly mentioned the skills and commitment of staff across the diplomatic missions, in particular in the EU in the context of the work they are doing on Brexit. I echo those words. My experience of visiting a number of diplomatic missions, not alone in the EU but across the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Female Genital Mutilation (29 Nov 2017)

Ciarán Cannon: The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a clear violation of the human rights of women and girls. It has serious social, health and psychological consequences and is one of the most pervasive forms of gender based violence. Girls and women subjected to FGM are at risk of early marriage and dropping out of school. In turn, this is linked to reduced opportunities for growth,...