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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I will go to the Minister for a response now in recognition of the large number of issues raised by Deputy Brady, the specific question from Deputy Gannon and the two questions from Deputy Berry. I will then resume questioning with Senators Joe O’Reilly and Craughwell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is being defensive at present. He had a considerable amount of time for his questions and submissions. The Minister, without interruption please. He has to deal with the many issues that have been raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: If time permits, I hope to have time for brief supplementary questions to allow us to go back over the issues raised. I have indicated that to Deputy Gannon and am now indicating it to Deputy Brady. Other members wish to contribute. I am aware that the Minister is very keen to provide the comprehensive replies that this committee would expect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: We will come back to Deputy Brady before the end of the meeting, but I am keen to allow members to make brief observations and to ask questions on issues arising from the Minister's opening statement. With that in mind, the next speaker is Senator Joe O'Reilly, to be followed by Senator Craughwell, then back to Deputy Gannon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator and call on Senator Craughwell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: It think that is unfair, Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: It is certainly not a view that is shared by this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: Before I take a brief supplementary from Deputy Gannon, I would like to say to the Minister and to members of the committee that the format of the meeting is somewhat disjointed insofar as from the Minister’s point of view it is a bit of a pick-and-mix. I wonder if future engagements of this nature should be divided into sections dealing with the Middle East or with external...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I will go back to Deputy Brady again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: A brief reference was made in the opening statement to the situation in the Lebanon. It is one of grave proportions and I hope the Minister and his European colleagues will engage in ensuring, insofar as they can, that monitored elections are held at the earliest opportunity next year and that the issue of humanitarian aid to Lebanon is on the agenda. The situation there from the political,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, I think that is it. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: In fairness, no Minister has invested as much time and energy into the Middle East peace process as the Minister, Deputy Coveney, has in recent years. He recently had the opportunity to visit again. He indicated that he met with the new, reshaped Israeli Government and he indicated a certain level of change, which we would all agree about. I accept the questions that the Deputy asked but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: We are up against the clock but Senator Craughwell indicated he had, unusually, a very brief question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I very much thank the Minister for his opening statement, for being here with us and for the manner he dealt with the comprehensive issues that were the subject of our questions. I again thank his officials for the briefing we received. I propose to adjourn until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 16 November, when we will meet with representatives of the Defence Forces' veterans' associations, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recent Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: We will resume in public session. I very much welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, to discuss matters that arose at the recent meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the UN Security Council. The Minister is particularly welcome here in person this afternoon for the first time in quite a while. I also welcome his officials. I thank them and the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (2 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: 367. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration on an exceptional basis will be given to a person (details supplied) to avail of a home loan under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme if the person already has a mortgage through the local authority for an affordable property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52551/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: COP26 and its Potential Impact on the Developing World: Discussion (2 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: Those who are in a position to join us are welcome. Today's agenda includes an important meeting with representatives from Dóchas, Oxfam, Concern Worldwide and World Vision. The purpose of our engagement is to discuss the potential impact and importance of decisions and pledges made at COP26 on developing countries. I welcome our witnesses, Ms Louise Finan, head of policy,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: COP26 and its Potential Impact on the Developing World: Discussion (2 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: We will now hear from Ms Finan's colleagues. I will leave the ordering of the speakers to Ms Finan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: COP26 and its Potential Impact on the Developing World: Discussion (2 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Jogezai for his contribution from Malawi.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: COP26 and its Potential Impact on the Developing World: Discussion (2 Nov 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Ms Dabi.