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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Registration of Births (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Foreign Birth registration is a process detailed in Irish legislation whereby a person born outside the island of Ireland, who has a parent who is an Irish citizen but who was also born outside the island, can be registered on the Foreign Births Register in order for him/her to obtain Irish citizenship. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register by my Department they are an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the resignation of the former UN Under-Secretary General and Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Executive Secretary, Rima Khalaf, and also of the report commissioned and published by the ESCWA member states on 15 March. I understand also that another ESCWA report was withdrawn last month on the instruction of the UN Secretary General. I cannot comment...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Naval Vessels (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: In response to a request from the US Embassy, my Department granted permission for the visit of US naval vessel, USS Donald Cook, to the port of Cobh from 21-25 March 2017. The purpose of the visit to Ireland was crew rest and relaxation. Security arrangements for visits by ships paying routine calls to Irish ports, such as this visit, are a matter for An Garda Síochána with whom...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the situation to which the deputy refers. French Guiana is an overseas Department and region of France. The matters referred to are therefore internal issues for the French authorities and I do not propose to comment on them.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am concerned at recent events in Paraguay, including violence in the capital Asuncion and attempts to burn down the Parliament Buildings. The immediate cause of this violence was an attempt to introduce a referendum on an amendment to the Paraguayan constitution to permit President Horacio Cartes, and any previous President, including former President Fernando Lugo, to seek re-election...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I was horrified to learn of the apparent chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun last week which killed scores of civilians and seriously injured many more. The attack was simply barbaric, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families. I condemn unreservedly the attack and those responsible. My EU colleagues and I have denounced the attack, both individually and as a group. My...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This consular case continues to be a top priority for the Government and substantial resources and time are being devoted to it, by the Taoiseach and the Government and by my Department. In light of our serious concern for this young man’s welfare, the Government took the unprecedented step last month of making arrangements for an Irish doctor, nominated by the Chief Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Dealing with long-outstanding issues relating to the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland are of the utmost importance to me as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and for the Government. This Programme for a Partnership Government highlights this priority, with specific references to establishment of the comprehensive framework on the past provided for under the Stormont House...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North-South Ministerial Council (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: At the most recent Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on 18 November 2016 in Armagh the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive agreed on a number of important common principles for dealing with the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union on an all-island basis. This built on earlier commitments to work together to optimise North South...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Along with the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald T.D. and the Minister of State for European Affairs Dara Murphy T.D., I met the UK Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, David Davis MP, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Robin Walker MP, at Iveagh House on 8 September last. A further formal meeting is currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland has supported a two state solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict since 1980, and for many years now this has been the overwhelming consensus of the international community. I believe that the two state solution, however difficult it may be to achieve, is the best way to achieve a peaceful future between Israelis and Palestinians in the space they share. I believe the two-state...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: While I am aware of the comments made by the Mayor of Boston calling for comprehensive legislation to provide clarity to all immigrants in the US, it remains the responsibility of the Government to seek to advance the case of the estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish. In this context the Government and our Ambassador and diplomatic representatives in the US will continue to seek...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements is a priority for my Department and indeed the Government as a whole. In this context, we are of course also guided by the aspiration contained in Article 3 of the Constitution as amended by the people in 1998. The principle of consent and the possibility of a change in constitutional status in Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: White Papers Publication (11 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the publication of the Commission's White Paper on the Future of Europe. It is essentially a discussion paper which contains much valuable food for thought both about the international context as it is now and may develop over the coming decade, as well as setting out a number of scenarios for how the EU might evolve and develop in the period ahead. It takes an open and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Status (6 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Passport Service assessed the citizenship entitlement of the applicant referenced based on the evidence of immigration stamps for the required period in the parent’s passport that accompanied the application. The proofs submitted do not demonstrate the child’s entitlement to Irish citizenship under Section 6A of the 1956 Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, as amended...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Naval Vessels (6 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the incident referred to by the Deputy and I understand from media reports that the man was released without charge and that a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted and for what criminal offence is the responsibility of the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is completely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Department is responsible for two votes - Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation). The Department commissions external expertise where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and in particular where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is required. During the course of their engagement, these consultants...

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: 4 o’clock This long-running and complex consular case continues to be a top priority for the Government and substantial resources and time are being devoted to it not only by myself, but by the Taoiseach, Ministers, officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs, by our ambassador and his team in Cairo, and the entire Irish diplomatic network. Last Monday, the Taoiseach renewed...

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue and for providing me with an opportunity to update the House on what is a priority consular case in my Department. I assure Members that the Government continues to do everything it can to ensure the authorities in Egypt are in absolutely no doubt about our determination to see this young man returned to his home and family. There is no question...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I think the Deputy will be aware, given his capacity as Uachtarán Sinn Fein, that matters are at a delicate and sensitive stage in Northern Ireland. On the matter of the talks, we are very much, in sporting parlance, in time added on for injuries. An earlier question referred to Brexit. In that context and in the context of dealing for once and for all with the very delicate and...