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National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: There is a Cork bias going on there, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: We have had 13 years of Fine Gael in government. We have had 13 years of Deputies Harris, Varadkar and Donnelly as Ministers for Health who, in many instances, made our health services worse. The experience of health for many people under this Government means lengthy waiting times, hospital overcrowding and wasteful spending. Nowhere are the Government's failures so evident and so...

Commission on the Future of the Family Farm Bill 2024: First Stage (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: The family farm is the cornerstone of rural communities and regional economies across this island. Family farming is almost uniquely Irish, particularly in a European context and, therefore, the Irish family farm must be protected. We, as a society and as political representatives, have increased the demands on our farmers. We expect them to produce the highest quality food in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 20 March 2024, in respect of the stated objective of delivering a ‘reasonable level of school transport’, what this means regarding the maximum timeframe that it is considered appropriate for any child to spend on a school bus to travel to and from a special school. [16301/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will deliver a special school in County Monaghan; if so, the proposed location of any such proposal; and the timeframe for delivery of same. [16300/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Artificial Intelligence (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, in light of reports of extensive usage with flagrantly inadequate oversight of artificial intelligence systems by the Israeli Defence Forces, which has significantly contributed to the killing of in excess of 33,000 civilians, he will engage with international partners with a view to establishing a treaty prohibiting or regulating the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total investment the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund holds in companies which operate within illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, by portfolio and company, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16057/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent violations of the inviolability of diplomatic missions in breach of the Vienna Convention by the government of Ecuador; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16550/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent violations of the inviolability of diplomatic missions in breach of the Vienna Convention by the government of Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16551/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland’s contribution to the EU Mission in Armenia; if, given the announced expansion of the observer mission, he will commit to seeking a greater role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16735/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Strategies (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his Department’s strategy for the Caucasus region; the permanent missions through which Ireland engages with the region; his recent diplomatic engagements regarding the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16736/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered opening an Irish embassy in Armenia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16737/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 149. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with regard to Armenia potentially seeking candidate status for EU membership; Ireland’s position in relation to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16738/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Historical Conflicts (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government intends to recognise the massacre of one-and-a-half million Armenians as an act of genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government; if discussions have taken place within his Department or at a Government level as to developing a stance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with the government of Armenia; his efforts to develop and deepen bilateral, economic and cultural relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16740/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 152. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with the government of Azerbaijan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16741/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with international partners regarding Armenia and Azerbaijan, with a view to contributing to conflict resolution and bringing about a lasting peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16742/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with the CRU regarding the opening of a second annual application window for renewable energy projects to connect to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16552/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Apr 2024)

Matt Carthy: 184. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he intends to examine legislation in relation to former members of the Defence Forces being able to sell their expertise;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16059/24]