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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Yazidi Community in Iraq: Yazda UK and Ireland (15 Jun 2021)
Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy. I take it that we have agreed the course of action as I specified. With that, I will revert to our guests for closing comments.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Yazidi Community in Iraq: Yazda UK and Ireland (15 Jun 2021)
Charles Flanagan: I will take questions from a number of members before reverting to the witnesses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Yazidi Community in Iraq: Yazda UK and Ireland (15 Jun 2021)
Charles Flanagan: I thank Ms Navrouzov. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution and ongoing work of Mr. John Gallagher of Yazda UK and Ireland. I thank our witnesses, Mr. Khudida Burjus, Ms Navrouzov and, in particular, Ms Nazreen for her very moving testimony. I propose that the committee take up some of the issues that have been part of the discussion this afternoon and that we engage further on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Yazidi Community in Iraq: Yazda UK and Ireland (15 Jun 2021)
Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Khudida Burjus. Would Ms Navrouzov like to make any concluding comments?
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I have received apologies from Deputy Gannon. This afternoon we are dealing with Supplementary Estimates for the Public Service. Members will be aware that the Dáil order that the Revised Estimates for the Public Service in respect of the following Votes would be referred to this committee for consideration: Vote 27 - international co-operation and Vote 28 - Department of Foreign...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: There were a lot of questions there for the Minister. I ask that questions relating to the diaspora, with particular reference to the undocumented in the US, be left for the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, with perhaps just a brief comment from the Minister, Deputy Coveney. I am conscious of the time because I want to allocate at least three quarters of an hour to Vote 27 for the Minister...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister and return now to members and call Deputy Cowen to speak.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Cowen. When reverting to the Minister, I acknowledge in terms of consular service and assistance the tremendous role being played across the world by our diplomats and those involved in the front line of consular services, with particular reference to Irish citizens who may find themselves for many reasons facing some challenges and difficulties. Can I ask the Minister in...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I was hoping we could conclude Vote 28 programmes by about 13:30. Deputy Brady is offering and I am keen to let him in for a further brief round.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: It is our firm intention to proceed with the meeting with representatives of the Yazidi community in Iraq and beyond on 15 June. We have a wide-ranging meeting with telecoms booked with the UK, Ireland and beyond. Will the Minister bring these matters to a conclusion, with reference to Deputy Brady's final question? Perhaps he might have some closing remarks before we prepare to conclude...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister and the members for their consideration and questions on Vote 28, with sections dealing with our people, our place in Europe, our values, our prosperity, our influence and appropriations-in-aid. I thank the Minister and acknowledge the very important relationship between this parliamentary committee, the Minister and his Department. We thank him for what is a...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State. He is particularly welcome to the committee. I understand it is his first time being with us. We thank him for that overview. I will move to the members. We will hear from Deputy Stanton, followed by Deputy Brady.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: Due to the time constraints, I will take questions from a number of Deputies and then return to the Minister of State, if that is okay.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I am aware from my constituency of issues relating to people who are currently in the United States and have a difficulty renewing their visa. Of course, there is the ongoing issue of the crop of J1 applicants, many of whom are disappointed because of the Covid-related restrictions. My two daughters were beneficiaries of J1 visas. As the Minister of State noted, it is an exciting time for...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, and the Minister, Deputy Coveney, who was with us earlier, and their officials for attending. The OECD development assistance committee published its important peer review since the last time we considered Vote 27. I acknowledge the favourable commentary of the OECD concerning the work of the Minister of State and his team, which really enhances...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (3 Jun 2021)
Charles Flanagan: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2021: Vote 27 - International Co-operation and Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. I call Deputy Brady.