Results 361-380 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: In any discussions we are having, or will have——

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: ——on bilateral aviation matters between Ireland and the United States, all of these issues are discussed in the interests of the protection of citizens and all persons transiting internationally and the elimination of international terrorism.

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: We all have a fundamental responsibility in that area and we will not be found wanting in that regard. We will continue to co-operate in the international effort to ensure terrorism is eliminated.

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I do not know from which document the Deputy is quoting. I did not see that statement and I do not know its genesis. There has been no extraordinary rendition of prisoners through Ireland.

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: There will not be. We will not allow it or tolerate it. We have got assurances that it has not happened and it will not happen. We will see to it that this remains the case.

Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I never said the onus was on the citizen in this situation. The onus is on the transiting state to ensure the necessary mechanisms are in position. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe has paid tribute to Ireland for the detail contained in the report we submitted. This is one of the few countries from which the Secretary General did not have to seek supplementary information. I...

Foreign Conflicts. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8, 61 and 150 together. As Deputies will be aware, on 16 May the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1679 which paves the way for a UN force in Darfur and the transition of the present UN-authorised African Union, AU, mission in Sudan, AMIS, to UN command. A delegation from the UN Security Council undertook a mission to Sudan and Chad, as well as to the...

Foreign Conflicts. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: We have 460 troops in Liberia where we were requested by the UN Secretary General to maintain a very strong troop complement. The Government has agreed to do so. Our rules oblige us not to have more than 850 members of the Defence Forces out of the country at any one time. We are participating in operations in Liberia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and the Congo at this time, which means we...

Foreign Conflicts. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The Abuja agreement is critically important and was discussed at the European Council by the Taoiseach and his colleagues. It was also discussed at the General Affairs and External Relations Council, GAERC, by the Minister and me, with our colleagues, and at the Council of Europe. Every diplomatic effort is being made with EU High Representative Solana, the EU Three and others to ensure the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The clear position of the Government is that all parties should give their support to the new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland. Through the progressive implementation of the Patten report, the PSNI has undergone a wide-ranging transformation in recent years and is now one of the most accountable policing services in the world. The latest report of the independent oversight...

Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Our position has been very even-handed in Northern Ireland. We want to be fair to every party. We want total inclusivity, engagement and involvement. We want the democratic process to move forward. People are misconstruing the statements made by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs on this serious issue. The Government has been consistent in calling for the full endorsement of...

Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: What the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs have said is that we want progress. We want everybody to move forward together, we want to make the deadline of 24 November and we do not want any new preconditions to be created. In that way, we will know exactly where we are going. We had a text in December of 2004 which was an agreed text. We were almost at the finishing line, with...

Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The Taoiseach is the man who gives the leadership to the nation.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: No.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I would not want to be going to the Deputy's party.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Deputy Rabbitte is the biggest waffler in the land.

Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Hear, hear.

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Ireland continues to take a lead role on the proposed constitution. We have taken the consistent position at every forum and meeting, including the General Affairs and other Council meetings and COREPER, that we are totally committed to the constitution as it stands, the manner in which it was negotiated, the conclusions arrived at and the procedures in place for its ratification. It is...

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: There is no doubt about the future of the leadership of the EU. The European Council decided on a two-track approach of reflection and action. The way forward is not yet clear but matters will become clear by the middle of next year. Last week the European Council gave a mandate for extensive consultation before a report to next June's summit. There is commitment to reach necessary decisions...

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: In a democracy a period of reflection is advantageous to parliamentarians, who can promote the constitution, and citizens, who can receive more information through the National Forum on Europe. It is important that we embrace this together. There is no point in holding a referendum if conditions are not right for a positive outcome. The past 12 months have not been spent on analysis. The...