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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: Would Mr. Gilvarry be surprised to learn that an Irish Government agency not only uses the list, but cites it to provide cover for political charges? At one point, IDA Ireland was planning to employ a business development consultant in Israel, which rightly caused concern. In response, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment tried to ease concerns by stating that IDA Ireland would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: Mr. Gilvarry keeps calling it the list. It is a database.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: The UN gave those companies an opportunity to contest. About a dozen availed of the opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: Yes, as a result of that. On the balance of probabilities, is it more likely that the companies which did not respond were or were not involved in this activity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: In the context of those that did not come back, what is most the likely position?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: In November when this point was put to the Minister for Finance, as well as in a number of responses to parliamentary questions, he indicated the Department and ISIF have been working on the most appropriate way to address the issues raised by the Private Members' Bill, including in the context of the forthcoming future Ireland fund and the infrastructure fund. Is the Department still...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: Last month, the Attorney General made a presentation to the ICJ in the context of its examination of Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine. He stated: In the present case, States are obliged not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel’s breach of its obligation to respect the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The General...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: We are making these investments. Mr. Gilvarry will accept that there are companies which are profiting from the illegal settlements and that Ireland is investing in those companies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: I sincerely thank our guests for attending and again commend Deputy Brady on bringing forward a meaningful action in response to what has been a decades-long policy on the part of successive Israeli Governments to flagrantly breach international law without consequence. That is why legislation such as this is so important. Words matter, of course, and the words of the Irish Government in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: I am sure the Deputy was not, but it is ironic that other than him - and he is very welcome - not a single other Government Member could attend to hear the witnesses. On the Bill and the divestment from companies that operate within the illegal settlements, how does that fit into the wider campaign, as our guests see it, of boycott, divestment and sanctions that has been advocated? How...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his discussions with international partners regarding the air dropping of food to Gaza; the timeframe in which it is intended to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11973/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to reports regarding Israeli settlers storming the Erez crossing in north Gaza and constructing wooden structures which often precedes action through the Israeli legal system to establish settlements which are illegal under international law; if he has raised this specific incident with the representative of the Israeli...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to his statement (details supplied) the occasions on which he suggested to people in the United States that they speak with members of the opposition; the individuals in attendance on such occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 5 March 2024, the number of passport applications received from persons with an address in the north of Ireland in each of the years 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12702/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 128. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of Airbus C295W; the expected delivery date; if the aircraft will have the capacity to participate in humanitarian air drops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: United Nations (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 129. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware of media reports in relation to civilians in Beirut detaining a UNIFIL vehicle which while conducting routine logistical movements transited on an unplanned route resulting in the confiscation of equipment and peacekeepers being detained and transferred to Hezbollah; if he will report on same; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 130. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implications of an increased retirement in the Defence Forces; his considerations in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Diplomatic Representation (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 131. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 17 January 2024, the status of the project aiming to explore the establishment of a defence attaché network; if he has received the report and its findings; if the report will be published; any arising related timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11972/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 132. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the nomination of Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces to the position of Chair of the European Union Military Committee; the implications of the Chief of Staff being successfully elected, including with regard to support staff; when the election is due to be held and the duration of the term; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the work of the European Union Military Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12081/24]