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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...where we should put public money. How do we use policy measures to steer and give a direction into the next two decades as to where we are going? Heating systems, once installed, are there for a long time. The Deputy is right. HVO comes from a variety of different sources such as waste oil from the restaurant or other industries but in relatively small volumes. The international trade...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Ossian Smyth: Those are all very reasonable questions. We are in the changeover period for this scheme. The changeover period is four months long. The reason there is a changeover period is so that the old stock on the shelves of the supermarkets can be sold off and at the same time the new stock which has the logos and the new bar codes is coming in. We could not change over overnight because that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...relationships, prosperity and so forth, as well as in trying to deal with war and conflict across the world. The Deputy referenced President Macron. He is articulating a sense of a lack of long-term certainty in US policy more generally and perhaps a growing isolationism within the US political world. That is why he is calling for a stronger European resilience on many fronts as a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I pay tribute to the Deputy, who was probably the first Member of this House to raise the question of Alexei Navalny during Oral Questions in a long time. Unfortunately, Mr. Navalny's death was announced subsequently. Ireland is deeply concerned at the ongoing shocking erosion of human rights in Russia, and the persecution of individuals for exercising their personal freedoms, including...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: .... These are missions where we can establish a presence relatively quickly. I have been to Australia on a number of occasions. Melbourne will become the largest city in Australia before too long. It has a strong historic Irish-Australian community as well a new younger Irish community of whom thousands were born in Ireland. Australia has always been close to Ireland with a strong...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (7 Mar 2024)

Mary Fitzpatrick: ...governmental perspective, it is one of the country’s oldest trading streets. It is one that has a rich history of commerce and trade. It is a street that has been sadly neglected for far too long, primarily by the local authority but also by those who own properties privately. It is a great shame to this city that Moore Street is so neglected and derelict looking and lacks the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Emer Currie: ...previously, but there is a dearth of information on key strategic projects in Dublin West. This issue affects other areas as well. I wish to discuss the unnecessary stress and heartache caused by long admissions timelines and a lack of co-ordination. This year in Dublin 15, families have received letters from schools placing their children on long waiting lists. It has caused a great...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Martin Conway: ...what we have. Our democracy might be one of the oldest in Europe but in the overall context of humanity it is not that old. It is just over 100 years old, which, viewed in the context of time immemorial, is not long at all. We see what is happening with Ukraine and Russia and the threat of what could happen in the United States. The next eight months will be critical. In my-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Brian Stanley: ...refrain from inquiring into the merits of a policy or policies of the Government or a Minister of the Government, or the merits of the objectives of such policies. Members are also reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: It is not long since the Deputy and his party were making admirable comments about President Ursula von der Leyen in this very Chamber.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...participated in legal hearings on the consequences of Israel’s occupation and the Taoiseach has written to the European Commission on the subject of reviewing the EU-Israel Association agreement along with the Prime Minister of Spain. Ireland will continue to use legal and political channels to address possible infringements of international law. At meetings of the EU Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: .... Ireland has provided both humanitarian and stabilisation support bilaterally to Ukraine, focused on early recovery efforts, while engaging at EU and multilateral level on discussions around longer-term reconstruction. International conferences in Lugano, Berlin, Paris and London, have focused on putting in place the necessary structures and mechanisms for a successful...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., and human rights issues, including within Sahrawi refugee camps. The delegation raised the ongoing case at the European Court of Justice on the EU-Morocco Fisheries agreement. Ireland’s longstanding position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process and the Secretary General’s efforts to bring about a definitive and mutually acceptable political...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...his successor, Sir Iain Livingston, to hear about their work and that of the Denton team. It is to be hoped that the anticipated report of the Operation Denton investigation will contribute to the long process of justice, truth and acknowledgement for the victims and survivors. Last year I attended a very moving and powerful memorial in Dublin on 17 May hosted by Justice for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...delivered his judgment in the High Court in Belfast on the UK government's Legacy Act, finding that that a number of provisions of the UK Legacy Act are not compatible with the ECHR. This is a long and detailed judgment which requires rigorous attention. Speaking in Westminster just after the judgment was delivered the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton Harris,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland has been a long-standing supporter of UNRWA and its indispensable role in the provision of essential services for Palestinian refugees. We have been clear that the allegations made in January against a number of UNRWA employees are very serious and need to be investigated thoroughly. We have welcomed the UN's actions to investigate and have stated publicly that Ireland has no...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in recent months. I remain open to working with EU partners where appropriate to support the United Nations-led peace process. Ireland’s longstanding position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process and the Secretary General’s efforts to bring about a definitive and mutually acceptable political...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The upcoming offshore renewable energy (ORE) Future Framework Policy Statement is the long-term model and vision for Ireland’s plan-led approach to offshore renewable energy. It maps out how Ireland can create a flagship offshore renewable energy sector to achieve our climate and energy targets beyond 2030, while also bolstering the energy security and prosperity of the State. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (7 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...research; understanding and responding to their needs and concerns to determine the most useful advice, information and supports that can be provided. Ultimately, the best way to combat energy poverty in the long-term will be by continuing to make investments to improve the energy efficiency of homes, boost renewable energy adoption, and deepen interconnection with Europe. Improving...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: ...are in neighbouring countries. The DRC itself hosts more than half a million refugees. Ireland directly provided over €8 million in assistance to DRC in 2023. Over €4.6 million was allocated to long-term development and humanitarian programmes under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership Programme, with five partners (Christian Aid Ireland, Concern Worldwide, Oxfam...

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