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Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Embassy in Madrid has been aware of this individual's case for over two years. I understand that the individual concerned has been involved in various Spanish legal proceedings. The Embassy has informed the Department that the person concerned has received appropriate legal representation, and understands that he is being accorded the same rights and treatment as a Spanish citizen....

Written Answers — Environmental Assessments: Environmental Assessments (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: As none of the areas which require an environmental assessment under the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 fall under the remit of the Department of Foreign Affairs, none of the current plans or programmes of the Department require such assessments to be carried out.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: As the Department of Foreign Affairs provides desk top internet access to all staff at Headquarters, staff have access to any non-subscription Irish national daily newspaper that is available on-line. As the Deputy will be aware, the degree to which Irish daily newspapers are available on-line varies from publication to publication with some titles providing full text on-line while others are...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: As I explained to the House in reply to questions on 25 and 27 April 2006, I am fully aware of the difficulties facing the Bahá'í community in Iran. The statement made on 20 March by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Asma Jahangir, is the latest in a series of reports which raise serious concerns about this matter. My Department maintains close contacts with the...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The most recent meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Council, which I attended in Luxembourg on 10 April, reviewed the situation in the Middle East Peace Process in the light of the approval of a new Government by the Palestinian Legislative Council and the outcome of the general elections in Israel. It was agreed that the EU would review its assistance against the new...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: A number of European Union Member States, including Ireland, have given financial support to initiatives aimed at ensuring the effective and transparent implementation of the Justice and Peace Law, which provides an overall legal framework for demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration of illegal armed groups into Colombian society. In this regard, I announced in June 2005 a commitment to...

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: There never will be——

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: ——and long may it continue.

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Morgan is doing that. He wrote to a 62 year old man welcoming him as a new constituent.

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: He happened to be a Fianna Fáil councillor.

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: He welcomed him, and he was 62. I have the letter.

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is welcome to write to an 18 year old, but this man was 62.

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I have the letter.

Written Answers — Human Rights Abuses: Human Rights Abuses (27 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: As I explained to the House in reply to a question on 25 April 2006, I am aware of the difficulties facing the Baha'i community in Iran. The statement made on 20 March by the UN special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Asma Jahangir, is the latest in a series of reports which raise serious concerns about the matter. The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains close contacts with...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (26 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. The meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Council, GAERC, which I attended in Luxembourg on 10 April reviewed developments in the Middle East peace process in the light of the approval of a new Government by the Palestinian Legislative Council and the outcome of the Israeli general elections. There was consensus...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (26 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: This case continues to be monitored by my Department through the Irish Embassy in London, which remains in contact with the prison authorities. In particular, the embassy has made representations to the prison authorities in relation to the medical condition of the person. A diplomatic officer from the embassy is due to visit the person in the next few weeks. As regards possible repatriation,...

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I welcome this opportunity to make a statement to the House on developments in the Middle East peace process. The process has reached a critical point and I know there is concern, and some unease, at recent events and their implications. The search for a lasting and peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has for many years been a central concern of Irish foreign policy under...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: There are no plans for ministerial or State visits between Cuba and Ireland at this time. Our programme of visits, both outward and inward, is kept under review on an ongoing basis. Relations between Ireland and Cuba have developed in recent years, particularly since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1999. Our ambassador in Mexico City is accredited to Cuba. In 2001, Cuba...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 362 together. I am aware of reports which circulated on this matter and, as I stated in response to a parliamentary question on 29 March, asked my Department to look into the situation as a matter of urgency and to report back to me. The Department has been making inquiries, including within the EU and UN frameworks. I do not have confirmation of the...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The rights of migrant workers and their families are already protected under existing national legislation and under the Irish Constitution, as well as under EU law. In addition, the rights of migrant workers and their families are also addressed by Ireland's commitments under international human rights instruments to which the State is already a party. These international instruments...