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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 19. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his visit to the western Balkans. [4171/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 10. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. [3810/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: The People's Republic of China is a major economic global power. As such, it has considerable influence in geopolitical matters. It is, therefore, in a strong position to help resolve many of the world's problems. It is right that we enhance and develop good relations with that country. It is in our interest to do so. Meetings such as the Taoiseach's meeting with the Premier of the State...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 5. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. [3809/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: The World Economic Forum has its critics, as we have just heard. Heads of corporations, NGOs and experts of all kinds fly in and mix with global leaders to pontificate about global issues. It can all seem a bit removed from the ordinary citizen. However, having listened to the Taoiseach's response, I can certainly see the benefits of a forum of this kind. By all accounts, the Taoiseach...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 286. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the school transport scheme can be amended to allow qualified school bus drivers over the age of 70 drive school buses for Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6236/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (13 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 436. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if drawdowns from approved retirement funds can be excluded as means when determining eligibility for the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6182/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 233. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review has taken place in relation to the issue concerning class S PRSI contributions arising solely from personal pensions and the implications for those who are applying for the benefit payment for 65 year olds; if it will be acknowledged that these potential claimants are not self-employed and that they should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs Council Meeting: Discussion (7 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Chair for his kind comments. There is something about this committee as several members have indicated that they are resigning-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs Council Meeting: Discussion (7 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: -----including the former Chairperson. It might be because there is a lot of wisdom and experience on this committee and the time comes eventually to move on. I wish to be associated with the sympathy expressed on the death of John Bruton. I recall John Bruton coming before this committee in a previous Dáil. I believe he had retired from the Dáil by then but he was a member of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (1 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 107. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to ensure that future banking changes are managed in a controlled, fair and transparent manner for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (1 Feb 2024)

Seán Haughey: 163. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to open an embassy in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4906/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (30 Jan 2024)

Seán Haughey: 366. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she can introduce a mechanism whereby teachers who are on career breaks are able to pay PRSI contributions and to have these contributions recognised; if she is aware that teachers who are on career breaks are unable to make contributions, which risks affecting their State pension entitlements and eligibility for...

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

Seán Haughey: 85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of Ireland in relation to the genocide case taken against Israel by South Africa in the International Court of Justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2556/24]

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

Seán Haughey: 38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of Ireland in relation to attacks by Yemeni-based Houthis in the Red Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2557/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (25 Jan 2024)

Seán Haughey: 256. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is in contact with a homeless charity (details supplied) regarding its finances with a view to it continuing to provide services to the homeless; if financial assistance will be made available to it to ensure that all bills from creditors will be settled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3454/24]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Seán Haughey: Israel's military attacks on Gaza continue unabated. It is truly shocking to see what is happening there and to witness the level of civilian casualties. Some 25,000 Palestinians have been killed to date. As we know, the European Council was unable to include a meaningful reference to this major international conflict in its final communiqué, which is very disappointing, to say the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (24 Jan 2024)

Seán Haughey: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU, western Balkans summit and at the European Council in Brussels on 13, 14 and 15 December 2023. [57117/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (24 Jan 2024)

Seán Haughey: It looks like the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, continues to be the bold child of Europe. It is to be welcomed that he left the room when the decision was about to be taken on opening accession talks with Ukraine and we should be thankful he did not veto this decision. There has been some criticism of the Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, for unblocking the payment...