Written answers
Tuesday, 19 October 2004
Department of Foreign Affairs
- Foreign Conflicts
Question 164: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the political situation in Burundi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25226/04] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 165: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the undertaking given in 2000 to allocate 0.7% of GNP to overseas aid by 2007; when this target will be reached; and if he will... - Human Rights Issues
Question 166: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of the meeting convened on 6 August 2004 with key Irish and international humanitarian agencies working in Darfur, Sudan; the... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 167: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political situation in Chechnya; the level of support being given by the Government in the aftermath of the Beslan school siege; and if... - Terrorist Attacks
Question 169: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with the US and Israeli ambassadors arising from risk assessments carried out by Army specialists before Ireland's... - Emigrant Services
Question 170: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which the Government assists disadvantaged members of the Irish community in Britain; his further plans in this regard; and if he... - Ministerial Travel
Question 171: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give details of his overseas travel arrangements for the remainder of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25213/04] - Official Engagements
Question 172: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the agenda of his predecessor's meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Colin Powell, in New York in September 2004; and if he will make... - Human Rights Issues
Question 175: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the benefits flowing from the Government's recent change in its attitude towards the military junta in Burma; and if he will... - Travel Agreements
Question 177: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the new arrangements that have been entered into between the European Union and Ireland on the exchange of information on passengers... - Emigrant Services
Question 178: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the functions of the dedicated unit within his Department working to implement the recommendations of the task force on policy regarding... - Arms Trade
Question 182: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government is to give support to a campaign of Oxfam and Amnesty International to control arms; and if he will make a statement on the... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 183: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the security and political situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25207/04] - Foreign Travel
Question 185: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of contact between the Government and the authorities in Saudi Arabia regarding the murder of an Irish national (details supplied);... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 186: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's views on the statement by the UN Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan, that the war in Iraq was illegal; if the consequences of... - Arms Trade
Question 187: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to address the inherent weaknesses in the EU code of conduct on arms exports; and the way in which Ireland will support the review... - Emigrant Services
Question 188: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the issue of Irish citizens living illegally in America was raised with President Bush during his recent visit; [20501/04] - European Neighbourhood Policy
Question 189: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position concerning the proposal that the EU strengthen its ties with Israel under the recently adopted European... - Millennium Development Goals
Question 191: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the achievement of the world millennium goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25283/04] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 192: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an up-to-date account of the security situation in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25208/04] - Military Neutrality
Question 193: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the solidarity and mutual defence clauses in the proposed EU constitution; their impact on Ireland's neutrality; and if he will... - Official Engagements
Question 195: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has had discussions with his colleagues on the issue of European development in the social, political and economic... - EU Constitution
Question 196: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the referendum to be held to ratify the constitutional treaty for the European Union; when this referendum will be held; and if... - State Airports
Question 197: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on a recent article which suggests that an aircraft (details supplied) involved in abduction of persons from such countries as... - Human Rights Issues
Question 199: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which Ireland is promoting human rights internationally; the areas of greatest concern; and if he will make a statement on the... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 200: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will advise on the political situation in Uganda and the Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25220/04] - Conference on Poverty
Question 201: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his predecessor's attendance at the UN conference on poverty in September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the... - Common Foreign and Security Policy
Question 202: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held discussions with the Department of Defence with regard to European proposals in the area of common security and defence; and... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 204: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political situation in Venezuela; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25232/04] - EU Enlargement
Question 205: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the state of negotiations with Turkey regarding its application for EU membership; if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 206: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the wish of the people of West Papua to have the undemocratic decision presided over by the UN rescinded, and... - EU Constitution
Question 207: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the expansion of the so-called Petersberg Tasks (details supplied) in the EU constitution into the fight against terrorism; and... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 208: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a full update on the situation in Northern Ireland; his views on the meetings held at Leeds Castle; the steps to be taken... - EU Constitution
Question 209: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the new structured co-operation provisions in the proposed EU constitution (details supplied); the decision making and... - Arms Trade
Question 211: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the EU decision to lift the arms embargo against China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25301/04] - Human Rights Issues
Question 212: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will consider proposing the suspension by the EU of its association agreement with Israel, based on the human rights clause... - EU Presidency
Question 216: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a Garda investigation into complaints that luxury cars used to transport VIPs during Ireland's Presidency... - Debt Relief
Question 217: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will elaborate on views expressed at a recent seminar in Rome concerning Government policy on poor country debt relief; the efforts he... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 218: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he has taken to ensure that UN Resolution 1325 on women in conflict has been given effect in the official Irish humanitarian aid... - Middle East Peace Process
Question 219: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made by the Government, through the European Union, to progress the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a... - Departmental Staff
Question 220: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the case of a person (details supplied), he has requested a review of checks on staff working in his Department in view of the... - EU-US Relations
Question 221: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU-US relationship has been renewed arising from the recent EU-US summit here; and if he will make a statement on the... - UN General Assembly
Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the Irish ministerial address to the UN General Assembly in September 2004; his views on whether the UN is on... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of aid given to Uganda for 2004; if he will estimate the amount to be given in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - International Atomic Energy Agency
Question 228: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an up-to-date report on the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Libya; and if he will make a statement on... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 229: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the relief the Government has allocated and sent to Haiti; his proposals to improve and facilitate the operation of the UN agencies and other... - Human Rights Issues
Question 231: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures which have been put in place to co-operate with and support the work of the International Criminal Court on behalf of this State... - EU Enlargement
Question 232: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timescale for the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25212/04] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 233: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the conflict between the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic and Morocco; the position in relation to the UN referendum in the... - Diplomatic Representation
Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government plans to open more embassies over the coming years; the places where embassies will be opened; and if he will make a statement... - Human Rights Issues
Question 236: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he raised, since his appointment, any matters of concern with his American counterpart, in particular the holding of persons at Guantanamo... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 237: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent visit of the Democratic Unionist Party to Dublin; the matters discussed with the DUP; and if he will make a... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 238: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts made by the Government to assist efforts to secure the release of a person (details supplied) in Iraq; and if he will make a...
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