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- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: The Government strongly opposes the use of chemical weapons and the use of any conventional weapons in a manner which is contrary to international law. In addition, the Government has clearly and forcefully expressed the view that every possible effort must be made to keep to a minimum the use of force in built-up areas and to avoid civilian casualties. Following recent reports that white...
- Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (17 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: There were no capital projects undertaken by my Department that fall within the terms of the question.
- Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Deputy Sargent should raise the matter with The Irish Times.
- Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: We will set Paul Williams on the Opposition Members.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: The visa application from the person concerned was referred by my Department to the responsible Department in these matters, namely the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, for decision on 22 August 2005. A visa officer from the embassy in Moscow was subsequently requested to interview the person concerned by an official of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This...
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: It has now been confirmed by the US State Department to the Irish embassy in Washington that no Irish nationals are in detention in Iraq and that the report carried to this effect was incorrect.
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Deputy Durkan will probably claim credit for it.
- Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: The Deputies' behaviour is reprehensible.
- Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: God help Ireland if you ever got over here.
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Did Gerry show that when he was on the video link? It would be interesting to know.
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: The next time Gerry is talking to his friends in America will he tell them about this question here?
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: I would be interested to know.
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: On 8 November.
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: That of the UN.
- National Security. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Does Deputy à Caoláin condone Deputy à Snodaigh's remark?
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: The Deputy put the roadblock down.
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Hold on a second.
- Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: We will not take lessons from Deputy Rabbitte. An increase of only £1.50 for old age pensioners.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (15 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: Ireland does not oppose any specific proposals in the General Affairs and External Relations Council, which prepares the agenda for European Councils. The future financial perspectives of the Union and the Union's approach to the WTO negotiations are particularly sensitive. They are under on-going discussion at the Council and give rise to the expression of strong positions. It is not...
- Written Answers — EU Legislation: EU Legislation (15 Nov 2005)
Dermot Ahern: My Department does not as a rule directly implement EU legislation. Therefore exemptions from EU directives or regulations do not arise.