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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16, 23, 46, 48, 55 and 73 together. I thank Deputies Ward and Ó Murchú. As the House is aware, as far back as 14 February 2024, the then Taoiseach and the Prime Minister of Spain wrote to the President of the European Commission, requesting an urgent review of whether Israel was compliant with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I put on record my admiration for the fact that the Tánaiste has put together a coalition among our European colleagues. It is no small feat. Given what he has said and given the inconsistency of the strength of action that Europe has taken on Russia, and the lack of action taken regarding Israel, how can we continue to have faith in the operation of the rule of law if this is not an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Louise O'Reilly: The Tánaiste said, "Israel is not living up to its human rights obligations." That is a massive understatement and I think he would acknowledge that himself.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Louise O'Reilly: There have to be consequences for the genocidal action of the brutal Israeli regime. It must feel those consequences. The Tánaiste has the support of all the people on this island to take action against Israel to ensure that it does feel those consequences. While I am on my feet and have the floor, I implore him to do all that he can to get the kids here to play GAA. I spoke to one...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I hear Deputy O'Reilly about that. I acknowledge that people are trying to do something good, in good faith. We all share that view. There are rules in place relating to visas, particularly when it comes to minors, especially when they are not travelling with parents or guardians. An appeals process is in place. I make that point without over-commenting on individual applications. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (10 Jul 2025)

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (10 Jul 2025)

Rural Schemes

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 Jul 2025)

John Paul O'Shea: I thank the Tánaiste. I compliment the passport staff. The many passport service staff I have dealt with in my role as a TD for the Cork North-West constituency have been very helpful at all times. It is great to see that a new passport office in opening in Cork in the autumn and that there will be additional staff in that office. I know this matter has been brought up locally in my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his position in relation to the EU-Israel association agreement. [38030/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Question No. 73 relates to the work the Tánaiste is doing relating to the EU-Israel association agreement. I respect hugely the work that we have done in the European Union, that the Tánaiste has done in the European Union and the respect for the rule of law. Given that there is ample evidence to suggest that Israel is outside the terms of that agreement and that it is not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know what we want to see with the EU-Israel association agreement. We know the pieces we want to see here and I see there are questions tabled about the occupied territories Bill. I would like to think we are moving closer to delivering on services. I think everybody who is in this room would also like to think that there will be follow-through by the Tánaiste's Department and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (10 Jul 2025)

Louise O'Reilly: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has considered the establishment of a community wealth-building fund within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33194/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Consular Services (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I am conscious that I am talking to a family through the prism of the Dáil. I wish to be respectful of that reality. I thank Deputy Gibney for writing to me on this matter. My officials will meet with Heather, the family and Mr. Cornelius's representatives because we want to be helpful. While this might sound like a frustrating thing to say, and I can understand why, this case...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Consular Services (10 Jul 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Speed is of the essence because they have reached their wits' end with support from the UK. That is why Heather has turned to Ireland, essentially, for help. At the 93rd session of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in 2022, it found Ryan Cornelius to be arbitrarily detained. There were massive procedural issues with the original conviction in 2008. There are a huge number of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Consular Services (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: We will absolutely do that. I am happy to keep in direct contact with the Deputy on this issue. I cannot imagine how difficult, traumatic and upsetting a time this must be for Heather, her children and the wider Cornelius family. As I said, I do not wish to accidentally endeavour to intervene in a way that is unhelpful. That would be the worst thing to happen. We are very eager to engage...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Consular Services (10 Jul 2025)

Question No. 14 taken with Written Answers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 Jul 2025)

Passport Services