Results 81-100 of 34,338 for speaker:Seán Fleming

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: We have consistently condemned the continuing violence by Boko Haram against innocent civilians. Ireland supports the work of the EU and the UN to reduce the influence of Boko Haram and to prevent its attacks. In the Lake Chad Basin, where Boko Haram is active, Ireland is playing its part in helping to tackle the consequences of armed conflict and forced displacement. Since 2015, we...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland strongly condemns the violence against civilians perpetrated by Al-Shabaab and supports international efforts to reduce its influence and assist affected populations. During our 2021-22 term as an elected member of the UN Security Council, Ireland worked closely on the Al-Shabaab threat in Somalia, including chairing the Somalia Sanctions Committee. Ireland particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (25 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Supporting countries and communities most seriously in need is at the core of Ireland’s development assistance programme. The Government's policy for international development, A Better World, provides the framework, with a focus on 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: Foreign Conflicts (24 Jan 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. The ongoing conflict in is driven by a number of factors, including competing attempts by armed groups to control the rich mineral resources of the region. Elections were held in DRC in December 2023 in the context of a ceasefire that largely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland’s support to Palestinian people, including development funding and the response to the war in Gaza amounted to €36 million in 2023. Of this, €20 million was provided in assistance in response to the suffering caused by the conflict in Gaza. This €20 million in assistance included: * €10 million in additional core funding to the UN Relief and Works...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 564. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a full medical card by a person (details supplied) can be fully re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2405/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: I was seriously concerned by news of the violent attacks on 24thand 25thDecember in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of over 300 people in villages in the Bokkos and Barkin Ladi areas. Recurring inter-communal violence remains a serious threat to peace and security in Nigeria. We strongly condemn all forms of violence and persecution on the basis of ethnicity, religion or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 303. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment to have his grommets dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 304. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment with the ENT clinic will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/24]

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: It must have hurt you.

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: I will certainly relay that request to the line Minister.

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate. I reiterate that supporting homeownership is a top priority for the Government. I know some parties in this House are generally opposed to the principle of homeownership. It is extraordinary that they come with a motion relating to people who want their own residential house and that they talk about residential property prices. The policy of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: I am deeply concerned by the severe humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan caused by the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Since hostilities began in April last year, over 7.2 million people have fled their homes. Almost 25 million people are now in need of humanitarian aid and protection assistance. A ceasefire is urgently...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland's embassies and consulates undertake a wide range of diplomatic activities as part of their work to maintain Ireland's positive international profile and to support issues and initiatives which are of particular interest to us. In that context, Ireland's diplomatic network has been to the fore in efforts in recent years to raise awareness of St. Brigid's Day and to establish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a project (details supplied) submitted by Laois County Council will be approved for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57162/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 531. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a response to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57161/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for ACRES will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1379. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an answer to a Parliamentary Question (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57110/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1387. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied) will receive an assessment for speech and language treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57181/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (17 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: 1483. To ask the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56439/23]