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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: While neither I nor other members of the Government have yet had an opportunity to meet with Binali Yildirim, who was appointed Prime Minister on 22 May, his predecessor, Ahmet Davutoðlu was present at the most recent European Council, which the Taoiseach also attended on 18 March. Ireland regards Turkey as an important partner, both bilaterally and as a candidate country for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that I have received no direct representations concerning the forthcoming European Council discussions on the renewal of EU restrictive measures against Russia. The EU imposed targeted economic sanctions against Russia in July and September 2014, in response to Russian actions in undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence and in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cross-Border Co-operation (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: There are no State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Visits (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The procedures leading to visits to Ireland by international dignitaries such as Heads of State and Government vary, depending on circumstances. Such visits are generally preceded by contacts over time which serve to clarify the interest on the part of various parties, notably Heads of State and the respective governments, in such a visit taking place. In the case of Papal visits abroad,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The interdependency between security and development is well recognised. Economic investment and growth cannot flourish where conflict and instability persist. Likewise, equitable economic opportunity, good governance and human rights compliant application of the rule of law, where the military are subordinate to an elected civil democratic power, are the best guarantors of a secure...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Briefing (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: My Department published a copy of the briefing prepared for me on my appointment as Minster for Foreign Affairs and Trade in July 2014 on the Department’s website. Briefing material prepared by my Department in anticipation of possible changes in Ministerial roles on the formation of the present government has also been published on the website. In both cases, the material was edited...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 357 together. It is important that prospective travellers who wish to apply for a passport apply in good time (I recommend six weeks as best practice) and use the correct channel to apply. The websites of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Passport Office, along with An Post which administers Passport Express, provides advice to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: My Department, which promotes and coordinates North South cooperation across various sectors, particularly through supporting the work of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), is very mindful of the importance of all relevant sources of data which can assist in advancing this objective. North/South co-operation between the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive is primarily...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Correspondence (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the reports regarding the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Rio de Janeiro by a group of men. This case is currently being investigated by the Brazilian authorities and, notwithstanding the appalling nature of the reported incident, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the specific circumstances of an ongoing investigation. As is the case in many other...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Correspondence (8 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: In the time allowed to respond to this question, it was not possible to provide the information the Deputy requested. However, all correspondence received in my Office addressed to me is recorded and tracked to ensure it is dealt with correctly and promptly. Not every piece of correspondence received requires a substantive reply. For correspondence that does, every effort is made to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Partnership for Peace (2 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The cost of running the Partnership for Peace liaison office in the years 2011 to 2014 is set out in the following table. This figure includes staff costs, office costs, building rental and maintenance and other overheads. Year Cost 2011 €546,290 2012 €460,051 2013 €439,475 2014 €405,892

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (2 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. Permission must be sought in advance for landings by all foreign military aircraft, including US aircraft, and if granted, is subject to strict conditions. These include stipulations that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (1 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: Full and timely implementation of the Stormont House Agreement 2014, and indeed the Fresh Start Agreement of 2015, is a key focus for the Government, and this is reflected in the Programme for Government. A quarterly review process established under the Stormont House Agreement, and now also taking account of commitments under the Fresh Start Agreement, tracks progress on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (1 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. Permission must be sought in advance for landings by all foreign military aircraft, including US aircraft and, if granted, is subject to strict conditions. These include stipulations that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (1 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. Permission must be sought in advance for landings by all foreign military aircraft, including US aircraft and, if granted, is subject to strict conditions. These include stipulations that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visiting Dignitaries (1 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The recent visit to Ireland by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall served toincrease the international profile of Donegal and the North-West as a whole in terms of trade and tourism, while showcasing 21st century cross-border and British-Irish co-operation in the fields of education, science, business and environmental conservation. Particularly welcome was the emphasis on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (1 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade receives correspondence from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on a regular basis. Where such correspondence relates to domestic policies, Departments with lead responsibility for the relevant policy issues are asked to provide input for the reply to the United Nations. We have received correspondence from the UN Special...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (31 May 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The UN Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights opened for signature by UN Member States in New York in September 2009. To date, forty five States have signed the Optional Protocol, including eleven of the twenty eight European Union Member States. Twenty one States have ratified the Optional Protocol, including eight European Union Member...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that the two applications referenced have been processed and approved. Passports were subsequently delivered by An Post on 27 May. Both passport applications were received by the Passport Service on 29 April through Passport Express. This service which is operated in partnership with An Post offers a target turnaround time of fifteen working days from posting for correctly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Waiver Programme (31 May 2016)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 526 and 527 together. Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US and agreement on a facility for future legal migration between Ireland and the US remains a priority in the new Government’s relationship with the United States. Our Embassy in Washington and Consulates elsewhere in the US are active in advocating immigration...