Results 19,381-19,400 of 26,245 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (22 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when grant aid under the sports capital programme 2017 will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49508/17]

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: On page 64 of the programme for Government is a statement that the Government will drive down the costs of providing new treatments and drugs. I ask the Taoiseach to account for his Government's abject failure to introduce a coherent, effective and efficient way of introducing life saving orphan drugs such as Respreeza to Alpha-1 patients. Is the Taoiseach aware that one of the 21 patients...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Dáil is the place to answer those questions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Negotiations (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has raised the issue at EU level of an EU reform fund being established to help countries and regions most exposed to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49018/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 247. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the ongoing conflict in Yemen; the efforts being made at national, EU and international level to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict; the efforts that are being made to ensure vital aid shipments are allowed into the country, in view of the fact that millions of persons are on the brink of starvation; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 248. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the situation of the Rohingya people; the efforts being made at national, EU and international level to protect the Rohingya people; the specific steps Ireland has taken or will take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 249. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the current situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49248/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 398. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include the flash glucose monitoring system for diabetics in the general medical services scheme through the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49240/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the situation in Northern Ireland and the outstanding issues that remain to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48314/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: It does require bespoke solutions for Northern Ireland and for Britain's future relationship in general with Europe. The problem is that we are no clearer on what a bespoke solution will look like. The British talk about not wanting a Border, maintaining relations and so on but, as I told Michael Barnier and Guy Verhofstadt, I am not sure we can leave it solely to the UK to come up with...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Absolutely.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with the Minister and we do not believe the Irish position should be diluted in any way. It heartens me that we are looking at our own ideas. The responsibility is within Britain but there are some within the British Cabinet whom I would not trust to look after my local football team, let alone to find a solution for the North of Ireland and the future relations of Britain, the...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent comments made by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland that he would find it impossible for Northern Ireland to remain in the Single Market and the customs union if the rest of the UK is outside of these mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48311/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The last three questions with which the Minister has dealt are obviously similar. Mine refers to the comments of the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland that it will be impossible for the North to remain within the customs union if the rest of the UK is outside it. As with Deputy Shortall and others, I am trying to get a sense of whether there is a plan if the worst happens....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: That would be welcome.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to double Ireland's global footprint; the meetings held and preparations made for same; if his Department is undertaking research on the costs involved; if so, the expected publication date of such research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48485/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: In light of the Taoiseach's repeated announcements and the Minister's follow-up announcements, will the Minister provide an update on the plans to double Ireland's global footprint, including the meetings held and preparations made for same? Is his Department undertaking research on the required costs involved and, if so, will it publish both the plan and a list of priorities as to where and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his reply. However, it did not contain the answer I require. I know he was away on Government business at the time, but when I raised this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, following the Taoiseach's announcement of Ireland's Global Footprint 2025, she said, "When the Taoiseach speaks about doubling our footprint, that does not necessarily mean...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: This morning, the Minister referred to the conference that was held about delivering sustainable growth and showing where we are targeting new trade. Very specific figures were given there - 80% growth in indigenous exports and agrifood to increase to €19 billion by 2025. This is all very welcome, but regarding this aspect of it, which is about our physical presence in other...