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Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Fine Gael wasted €500 million on obsolete water meters

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (6 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 79. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the proportion of the €1 million funding provided for in budget 2017 for community CCTV schemes which will be allocated to north County Dublin; when she expects this money to come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17181/17]

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: As my party's spokesperson on foreign affairs and trade, I welcome a further opportunity to speak on Brexit, but all of us would rather not to be in this position. The date 23 June of last year was a sad one for the EU, Ireland and, in particular, Britain, especially in light of the disgraceful and treacherous campaign run by the Brexiteers, the lies that were told and the unrealisable...

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response and update. When I met Ibrahim, and in correspondence since, I assured him, as others did, that we will not forget about him and we will not give up until we get him home. How we approach this is important. While I do not doubt anyone's bona fides and that everyone cares about his situation, some of the comments that have been made from time to time...

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy knows what. I genuinely believe what she said is most unhelpful.

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I do not have to answer the Deputy at all. My concern, and the concern of all us in the House, should be to get Ibrahim home. What is the next step? The Minister mentioned his recent meeting with Foreign Minister Shoukry and the Taoiseach has written directly to President el-Sisi. Is another call lined up? Will there be further visits? I am heartened to some degree that the length of...

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I will tell the Deputy outside.

Topical Issue Debate: Ibrahim Halawa (5 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, for coming to the House to discuss this issue, which I also raised yesterday on the Order of Business, namely, the continued detention of Ibrahim Halawa in Egypt without any sign that his trial will be finalised. In early January, I joined a delegation led by the Ceann Comhairle which visited Ibrahim Halawa in...

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: This situation cannot be allowed to continue.

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: I know, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but this is an exceptional circumstance. I ask for the Taoiseach's urgent intervention.

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: To back up Deputy Boyd Barrett, I was on a Dáil delegation in January along with Deputy Howlin and others to visit Ibrahim. I call on the Government to send the Minister for Foreign Affairs to Egypt on a humanitarian basis to seek his release. Our understanding from the independent medical examination is that his health has deteriorated gravely. 3 o’clock The core objective...

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: There obviously was not, was there?

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes, but we raised it.

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: We discussed that about 20 minutes ago.

Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: The Irish Army is important to us.

Leaders' Questions (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: Nonsense. It is about trying to get a result as opposed to doing nothing for one's party.

Leaders' Questions (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: He is the worst Minister in the Cabinet and that is saying something.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 153. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the regular lengthy delays being experienced by passengers entering Ireland through Dublin Airport due to the long queues at immigration; her plans to reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16678/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is his Department's policy to include provision for an autism spectrum disorder unit or units in all new primary and secondary school building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16650/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: International Agreements (4 Apr 2017)

Darragh O'Brien: 367. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reciprocal social security arrangements that were put in place prior to Ireland and Britain joining the EEC in 1973; the present-day status of such arrangements and their validity in view of EU membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16574/17]