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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (29 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 590. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are currently any plans to fund a new domestic violence refuge in the area of County Offaly to help deal with the significant pressures on the current services provided in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59385/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Horn of Africa: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (29 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I have received apologies from Senator Wilson. I apologise for the late start. We are pleased to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, who has specific responsibility for overseas development aid and the diaspora. The Minister of State will brief the committee on his recent visit to the Horn of Africa and the policy and strategy of the Department of Foreign Affairs in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Horn of Africa: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (29 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive engagement. This meeting has concentrated, for the most part, on the humanitarian situation and response. I will ask the Minister of State, before we conclude, about the political situation in the region. It seems to me that there is a perfect storm as a consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine that has resulted in food shortages. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Horn of Africa: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (29 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. On behalf of the joint committee, I thank the Minister of State for being here and for meeting with us, and, indeed, for dealing with the questions and observations that members had in the manner in which he did. We will now conclude public session and we will go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 77. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date upon which it is expected that works will commence on the proposed new Garda station in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58326/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Charge (22 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 265. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any consideration will be given to removing the broadcast levy paid by independent radio stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57998/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 398. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria and process in relation to the appointment of special needs assistants and the allocation of SNA hours in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57670/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Northern Ireland (17 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 28. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an interim report in respect of the work of her Department under the shared island dialogue. [56854/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (17 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 46. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will outline her proposals in respect of a current bid by Ireland to host a Tour de France stage. [56855/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (17 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 194. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that Ireland has taken to address human rights violations in Bahrain at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva; the actions that have been taken to call for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57160/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 706. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an elderly couple (details supplied) will qualify for the fuel allowance payment following the changes in budget 2023; if so, the way that they can apply for the fuel allowance payment; when the first payment under the new income thresholds is expected to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55226/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 877. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process for non-EU passport holders who are resident and attend school in Ireland, travelling abroad with their school; the form (details supplied) is required to be stamped allowing re-entry; and the process for this and what else is required in order to re-enter the country with the rest of their school group, without...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 1214. To ask the Minister for Health the status of early intervention support for a four-year-old child (details supplied) with autism who is currently waiting for over two years for their final assessment, given that this is a requirement in order to secure a place in a school with an autistic unit and they cannot join the waiting list for schools without having their full diagnosis; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 1301. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of planting, felling and road licences issued for forestry operations in each of the past five years; the volume of timber licensed for felling; the number of hectares licensed for planting; the number of jobs in the sector each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55308/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I have received apologies from Deputy Cowen and Senator Ó Donnghaile. I welcome H.E. Ms Larysa Gerasko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, who is present with us in the Visitors Gallery. She is very welcome to the committee. I ask that all those present in the committee room exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Merezhko. I am sure members will have many questions arising from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, which is the consequence of the illegal and unacceptable invasion by Russia in February this year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that a number of questions have been put by the Deputy, I propose to revert to Mr. Merezhko at this stage. I will then return to Deputy Berry. Mr. Merezhko now has the floor to deal with the many and varied questions posed by Deputy Brady.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you for that. I remind the meeting that we are joined online by Deputy David Stanton and Senators Diarmuid Wilson and Catherine Ardagh. I have received an apology from Senator Joe O'Reilly who is chairing the Seanad but will join us later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Berry. They are all extremely important questions. Before going to Deputy Stanton, I will call on Mr. Merezhko to deal with those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I see that Mr. Merezhko may be joined by a member of his committee, Ms Olga Rudenko. If she wishes to make a contribution after Deputy Stanton, we would be very pleased to hear from her. In the meantime, I call Deputy Stanton, who is online in his office in the Houses.