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Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: ...other systems and had lived in other countries that they have constituency work too. This is the case for people even if elected on lists, unless the system is a totally closed one, as in the case of Israel. The pitfalls were examined and a democratic deficit was identified. Representatives still do constituency work. Other countries are moving closer to our system rather than the other...

Palestine: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: ...two-state solution it promotes. Having said that, there is much in the text of the motion that is fair and reflective of a middle ground. I am aware that Deputy Adams met with the leader of the Israeli Labor Party, Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Israel and Palestine last week. Mr. Herzog had as a central plank of his campaign last year to be elected leader that he would put the...

Seanad Reform: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: ...is. Neither is the manner of indirect election to the Seanad undemocratic, unique or unusual. We have it in the Dáil in how we elect the Taoiseach, and in county councils in how they elect their mayors. In Israel, for example, the parliament also elects the country’s president. If one is going to use indirect election, then there should be full coverage of the electorate....

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (23 May 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: ...: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to use the opportunity provided by the upcoming Ireland European Union Presidency to try to assist in bringing together Israel and the Palestinian territories into negotiations for a peace process that would lead to a Palestinian State and security for Israel and peace and prosperity in the region, in particular...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (17 May 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 35: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his recent visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories including events he attended and any bilateral discussions held during the visit, including in relation to the Israel/Palestinian conflict; if he will confirm that he attended a recent Israeli Film Festival in Temple Bar,...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (23 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports of the most recent house expansion programme in Israel; his further views on the consequences of this renewed expansion for the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Apr 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: ...Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation as regards economic partnership agreements between the European Union and other parties; if the trade agreement as currently pertains between the EU and Israel has been discussed recently; and his views of any development of such agreement in view of the recent conflict in Gaza. [15367/09]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (26 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: ...To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are proposals to carry out an extensive tree planting programme to reduce carbon emissions, similar to a scheme that was adopted in Israel where several million additional trees have been grown since 1948; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8179/09]

Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Joanna Tuffy: ...of technology for years. My father would have supplied the example of a person who started studying at the Institute of Technology Tallaght at certificate level and ultimately completed a PhD in Israel. There is parity of esteem, in practice, for universities and institutes of technology. I agree with the points made on the benefits of the binary system; they indicate that institutes of...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Joanna Tuffy: ...the behaviour of the UK and the US in Iraq will have a knock-on effect on the delivery of peace in other parts of the Middle East. Similarly, the development of the peace process in Palestine and Israel is important when considering the future of Iraq. Ireland should act as an honest broker in the peace process in Israel and Palestine. Just as Israel has acted badly in respect of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: ...for a debate on the Middle East. I disagree with Senator Norris that it would be useful to have the debate in the absence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I am as critical as anyone else of Israeli policy but I do not agree that it is wrong for Mr. Netanyahu to mention the Holocaust because it is uniquely tied to Israel's existence and need for security. We must keep that in mind while...

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Joanna Tuffy: ...the UN, with which there were difficulties. It was well intentioned and the right thing to do. There is an issue regarding anti-Semitism — I am not referring to anyone here — when associating Israelis or Jewish people in general with the acts of a particular Israeli Government, which should be guarded against. A small minority of people take this attitude, which was behind acts such as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The House should note the signing of the Geneva Accord by moderate Israelis and Palestinians. We should support this welcome initiative. Although the act is symbolic, the symbolism is very important to counter the idea that there can be no peace or agreement between Israel and Palestine. That peace is inevitable and vital should be borne in mind, particularly when no progress is being made....

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: ...of the situation in Iraq and acts of terrorism in places like Turkey. Ireland needs to play a critical but positive role in foreign affairs issues, for example, on the need for progress between Israel and Palestine in securing fair and secure Israeli and Palestinian states. We had a very good debate last week about Liberia and the contribution of our troops to peacekeeping missions. We...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I agree with Senator Norris's comments in relation to Israel. I have previously advocated in the House that Ireland should play a role in the peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians. I totally condemn the actions taken recently by the Israeli Government. Because of Ireland's long experience of the peace process in the North of Ireland, we should encourage both sides in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the call for a debate on the Israel-Palestine situation. I called for such a debate a couple of weeks ago. While I welcome yesterday's debate on the humanitarian aid to Iraq, we need to monitor the situation in the Middle East following the war in Iraq. It is imperative to achieve peace in the region and ensure secure states of Israel and Palestine. I condemn the actions of Israel...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: ...on the humanitarian situation in post-war Iraq. When there were calls for a debate in the Seanad a couple of weeks ago, I envisaged a broader debate which would include the road map for peace for Israel and Palestine, peace and stability in the Middle East, and the role of Ireland, the European Union and the United Nations in that process. As the Leader of the House stated in reply to my...