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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: 634. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the rights that affected adjacent property holders have in situations in which the National Parks and Wildlife Service carry out land rewetting on property that it has acquired or is owned by a State agency, given how this can affect neighbouring properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12014/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1267. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding members of the public who are not eligible for medical cards but cannot find a general practice to take them on in their area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11799/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1299. To ask the Minister for Health when a neurologist will be appointed to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11954/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Government is extremely concerned about the appalling suffering of the people of Gaza. We continue to focus diplomatic engagement on the need for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages and a sustained scale up in humanitarian access. Ireland has provided a total of €56 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023. Of this,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland has been a long-standing supporter of UNRWA and its indispensable role in the provision of essential services for Palestinian refugees. We have been clear that the allegations made in January against a number of UNRWA employees are very serious and need to be investigated thoroughly. We have welcomed the UN's actions to investigate and have stated publicly that Ireland has no...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced periodic conflict over many decades, with increasing insecurity and violence in eastern DRC. Elections were held in December 2023, in the context of a ceasefire that largely held, and President Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected. However, tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have increased since then and remain high. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Projects (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I want, first of all, to thank the Deputy for his interest and for his positive comments about the Global Irish Festival Series. The Global Irish Festival Series (GIFS) is a biannual diaspora-focused joint initiative of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Fáilte Ireland, which is delivered by local authorities. The scheme aims to encourage Irish people living abroad to return...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland strongly condemns the violence perpetrated by Boko Haram and AlS habaab. We support European Union (EU), United Nations (UN) and other international efforts to reduce the influence of Boko Haram and al-Shabaab, and to prevent their attacks, especially against civilians. Ireland continues to monitor the activities of these groups and to assist populations affected by their actions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 145 together. Ireland’s overseas aid responds to the most serious global emergencies through several channels. About one third of Ireland's overseas aid is provided through multilateral partners, including the European Union, the World Bank and UN Agencies. We also provide funding through trusted Non-Governmental Organisations, the Red Cross...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland's international development programme is focused on support for countries and communities most seriously in need. The Government's policy for international development, A Better World, provides the framework, with the objective of reaching the furthest behind first and addressing the needs of those living in some of the world’s poorest or most climate-exposed countries and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Government is extremely concerned about the appalling suffering of the people of Gaza. We continue to focus diplomatic engagement on the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages and a sustained scale up in humanitarian access. Ireland has provided a total of €56 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023. Of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Presidential Elections (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: In accordance with this commitment, in July 2020, the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019 was reintroduced to the Order Paper of the 33rd Dáil, having lapsed with the dissolution of the 32nd Dáil. The Bill is currently before Dáil Éireann, Second Stage. The date for the holding of the referendum can be decided once the...

Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation: Motion (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of other part, signed at Brussels on 14th December, 2022, a copy of which was laid before Dáil...

Strategic Partnership Agreement: Motion (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Japan, of the other part, signed at Brussels on 24th August, 2018, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 10th January, 2024.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 101 and 102 together. The Government is extremely concerned about the appalling suffering of the people of Gaza and the immediate need for a humanitarian ceasefire. Our Rapid Response Initiative supports the deployment of experts and the prepositioning of emergency stocks for immediate release in humanitarian crises. The Department maintains a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: 241. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if works can be carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10310/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 63 to 65, inclusive, together. Ireland has provided a total of €56 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023. Of this, €40 million has been provided in humanitarian assistance in response to the suffering caused by the conflict in Gaza since last October. This includes €20 million which we are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: 469. To ask the Minister for Health when he will reinstate the provision of clothing for people with breast cancer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: 601. To ask the Minister for Health when nursing and midwife staff will be excluded from the employment embargo in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9215/24]

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Motion (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: First, I thank Senators Black, Ruane, Flynn and Higgins for bringing forward this motion here today. It should be generally understood by now but I confirm that the Government is not opposing the motion. It is a very extensive motion that condemns a number of actions. It notes, with grave concern, a number of other issue, further regrets several other items and further notes a number of...