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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Dodwell. I found his presentation most useful. I acknowledge the direct manner in which he answered all questions and in a most comprehensive way. I also thank the wider organisation, Justice for Colombia, which plays an important role. The members of the committee look forward to continued engagement with Mr. Dodwell and his colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Cowen. Before calling Mr. Dodwell to reply to the number of questions and indeed not to be repetitive, I would like to underline what Senator O'Reilly said about the priority that the committee has placed over several years on the Colombian peace process. The opening of an Irish Embassy in Bogota in 2019 and the resident Colombian ambassadorial office in Dublin since 2018...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if staff from the early years sector are eligible to work on the summer programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49872/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Reviews (11 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49871/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Apologies have been received from Senator Craughwell. I ask all those present in the committee room to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. The sole item on our agenda today is to discuss the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces with the Minister for Defence, Deputy Coveney. I welcome the Minister and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. I am going straight to members of the committee. Conscious of the fact that we are under something of a time constraint, I see seven members of the committee present. I will call Deputy Brady first and then proceed to call other members of the committee. I suggest that in order to ensure that we maximise our engagement with the Minister we insofar as possible keep...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: It was suggested by Deputy Brady and supported by Deputy Stanton that the Minister might give us a progress report in the form of a written note on the recommendations. If that was colour-coded, it would give us an idea of the implementation plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you, Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Okay. I hesitate to interrupt the Minister but the lights have come on in the Seanad and I can see the Leas-Chathaoirleach. The Minister is due in the Seanad Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister for his engagement this afternoon, which was quite comprehensive in terms of his replies to members' questions and observations. We will undoubtedly return to this issue again. The Minister agreed to let us have in writing details of the implementation plan and costings. When we receive that, we will have a look at it and hopefully have a further engagement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Sep 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 172. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that have been and will be taken to help address the deteriorating social, economic and political situation in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47695/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (29 Sep 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 173. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has communicated Ireland's concern at the disturbing events in Iran in which authorities are repressing peaceful protest against the Iranian Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47696/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Sep 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasoning behind the recently announced free school transport scheme, with reference to the closing of the registration portal and, in particular, the position of pupils who had registered and paid the fee for an annual ticket in April 2022 and were then informed the tickets were revoked and refunds issued; if her attention has been drawn...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (28 Sep 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the European Commission's proposal to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand across the European Union, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47410/22]