Written answers
Thursday, 6 October 2005
Department of Foreign Affairs
- Overseas Development Aid
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will consider enshrining the promised target of 0.7% of GNP in legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27050/05] - Overseas Missions
Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has been consulted by the Department of Defence for changes in the Defence Acts to permit Irish troops to serve abroad in... - European Council Meetings
Question 13: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the outcome of the most recent European Council discussions which he has held with Ministers in recent times; and if he will make... - Dialogue of Cultures
Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of support pledged by the Government towards the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures; and if... - EU Constitution
Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in relation to the holding of a referendum on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26877/05] - European Council Meetings
Question 16: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress being made in deciding the next seven year budget for the European Union; the outcome of the most recent European Council with... - EU-Russia Summit
Question 17: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the matters which will be discussed during the upcoming EU-Russia summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26904/05] - US Refugees Policy
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to a parliamentary question of 2 June 2005, the response he has had to any efforts made in relation to the 242 families who were... - UN Reform
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any proposals for reform of the UN Security Council; and if so, the details of same. [26940/05] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding peace negotiations in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26885/05] - Irish Language
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent decision by European Union Foreign Ministers to grant official and working status for the Irish language in the EU;... - EU Enlargement
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding possibleCroatian membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26879/05] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing tensions in Ethiopia which have arisen following concerns that a parliamentary election in the country on 15 May 2005... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent pickets by IRA members of the home of one of the McCartney sisters in the Short Strand in Belfast; if he has met with... - EU Enlargement
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress being made by Romania towards membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26886/05] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the specific Government programmes aimed at lowering the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the developing world; and if he will make a statement on... - Nuclear Disarmament
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position in regard to compliance with the nuclear non-proliferation treaty in view of recent events. [26860/05] - Undocumented Irish Emigrants
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had with the United States authorities regarding the present difficult situation being experienced by undocumented... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing concerns stated by the International Crisis Group that the weakness of the Iraqi draft constitution is likely to fuel... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timescale for the decentralisation of divisions within his Department; the number of civil servants who have signalled their intention to... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the final report written by a person (details supplied) on foot of their most recent visits to the region affected by the Asian tsunami; the... - Common Foreign and Security Policy
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the ongoing developments at European level with regard to the agreement of a common EU security and defence arrangement; and if he will make a... - Official Engagements
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is Government policy to inform the Irish Roman Catholic hierarchy in advance of visits by members of the Cabinet to the Vatican; and if... - Human Rights Issues
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, since making his speech to the UN which addressed human rights abuses in Burma, he has approached authorities in China, Thailand or others... - Middle East Peace Process
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the Middle East peace process with his EU counterparts in recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action being taken by Ireland to assist in meeting the millennium development goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26912/05] - Diplomatic Relations
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he had the opportunity to raise the relationship between the EU and the Pakistani Government at the discussion on external affairs at the... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of personnel employed in his Department to work on overseas development aid matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Emigrant Support Services
Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of recommendations of the task force on emigrants that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26902/05] - Diplomatic Representation
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will be opening new diplomatic or consular ties with any state over the coming 12 months; and if he will make a statement on... - Human Rights Issues
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has proposals regarding the make-up, remit and work practices of the UN human rights council. [26935/05] - UN Reform
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on UN reforms that the Government intends to promote and the steps it will take to promote them in view of outcomes of the... - EU-China Relations
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the former EU Commissioner Mr. Chris Patten's analysis of the EU's recent handling of relations with China (details supplied);... - Arms Trade
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position regarding the lifting of the arms embargo with China; when this matter was last discussed with his EU counterparts; and if he... - Middle East Peace Process
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the withdrawal from Gaza as a first step or as an alternative to the roadmap for peace proposals of the quartet. [26844/05] - Diplomatic Representation
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has appointed a new honorary council to Ecuador if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26948/05] - Middle East Peace Process
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he proposes to take in order to ensure implementation of the International Court of Justice decision in relation to the illegal wall... - International Terrorism
Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps Ireland is taking to assist in tackling international terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26901/05] - EU Membership
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding talks with Turkey on possible membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26874/05] - Diplomatic Representation
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland has withdrawn fully from commitments made to open diplomatic relations with Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has considered the recommendations of the Development Co-operation Ireland report on support for education in Uganda and Zambia; and if... - Departmental Contracts
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the circumstances in which a contractor that won the bid to provide a replacement system for the issue of passports, reported on by the... - Humanitarian Situations
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Sudan; the humanitarian assistance that is being made available to the affected regions in that country; and if he will make... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent spate of rioting by loyalists and attacks on Catholic communities in Northern Ireland throughout the summer of 2005;... - Humanitarian Situations
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he has made to assist humanitarian efforts in Niger; if he will provide a report on the situation in Niger compiled by the... - Residency Applications
Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) to reside here in view of the further deterioration of that person's... - International Summits
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the outcome of the G8 summit in Scotland; his further views on whether the decision of the G8 to double aid for Africa is... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the position in Afghanistan, particularly the security situation in the nation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if negotiations under way with political parties in Northern Ireland towards the re-establishment of the institutions created under the Good... - International Agreements
Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the United States will become a signatory to the charter of the International Criminal Court at any point during the period of the current... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26905/05] - Consultancy Contracts
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the circumstances in which a single contractor was paid an amount of €920,220 in respect of road transport services associated with the EU... - Humanitarian Situations
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the support being given to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26908/05] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens living in Afghanistan; if records will indicate their safety and security; and if he will make a statement on the... - EU Membership
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether Turkey will recognise the Republic of Cyprus as part of the negotiations on EU membership; and if he will make a... - Humanitarian Situations
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the reported ongoing failure to stem the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in South Africa; the help which Ireland offers on... - Nuclear Disarmament
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding negotiations between the EU3 and Iran on nuclear proliferation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26909/05] - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent decommissioning of weapons by the Provisional IRA; his further views on whether it is likely that loyalist... - Human Rights Issues
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent events whereby a US soldier has been found guilty of abusing prisoners in Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and sentenced to three... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received a copy of the 14th report of the policing oversight commissioner; his views on whether the support for policing remains the... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of support given by Development Co-operation Ireland towards pro-democracy initiatives around the world; and if he will make a... - UN Meetings
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on bilateral meetings that he has attended since 1 June 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27051/05] - Security Issues
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed aspects of emergency planning or counter-terrorism activities with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current political situation in Haiti; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26917/05] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the work being undertaken by Development Co-operation Ireland in reducing maternal mortality; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Reviews
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any review has been undertaken with regard to use of the diplomatic bag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26897/05] - Middle East Peace Process
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the G8-EU initiative in Palestine and Israel to rebuild the economy and infrastructure of areas controlled by Palestinians.... - Human Rights Issues
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact with the UN Commission on Human Rights regarding its investigation into the Government's policy of allowing US military... - EU Diplomatic Relations
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if revisions of the EU neighbourhood policy are completed; if discussions with Egypt and Lebanon have been completed; and if he will make a... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current political situation in Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26918/05]
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