Written answers
Thursday, 8 February 2007
Department of Foreign Affairs
- Northern Ireland Issues
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his view on the recent investigation by the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland into the killing of Raymond McCord junior and other murders;... - Human Rights Issues
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has taken up the issue of the refusal of entry to the Philippines of a catholic priest (details supplied). [4331/07] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the projected financial resources to be allocated to Irish Aid in 2007; the amount of this funding that will be directed towards meeting... - Human Rights Issues
Question 12: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's response to such representations as it has received in relation to the proposed changes in the law governing homosexual... - International Agreements
Question 13: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the nuclear agreement between India and the United States of America has been discussed by the Nuclear Suppliers' Group; and if he will... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland and the EU's views of the latest circumstances in Afghanistan regarding the ongoing crisis there particularly in view of recent... - Human Rights Issues
Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact or discussion with the Mexican Embassy in Dublin regarding the ongoing human rights abuses by Mexican federal and state... - Emigrant Support Services
Question 16: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of immigration reform proposals in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/07] - Human Rights Issues
Question 17: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has concluded their investigations into the alleged human rights abuses being perpetrated by the Chinese Government against... - Rockall Island
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of such talks as to the status of Rockall in terms of international law as have taken place; if such talks have been concluded;... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline the United Nations Development Programme strategies for poverty reduction and economic incentives in identified areas; and if he... - Human Rights Issues
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm that Ireland will not open diplomatic relations with Burma until Aung San Suu Kyi is released from house arrest; and if he... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the status of the peace process in Nepal. [4338/07] - Diplomatic Representation
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of incidents involving Irish citizens abroad which required consular assistance through Ireland's embassies in 2006; the number of... - Passport Applications
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of the population that currently holds a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3905/07] - Embassy Security
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if security at the Irish embassy in London will be reviewed in view of a recent security incident at the embassy; and if he will make a... - Departmental Properties
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of properties in the ownership of his Department within the State; the approximate value of each of these properties; the number... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the concerns of development agencies regarding the possible loss of experienced development specialists for Irish Aid as a... - Diplomatic Representation
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for extending consular services to the Passport Office in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4199/07] - Middle East Peace Process
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether an immediate freeze on West Bank settlements is necessary to build peace in Palestine; and if he will make a statement... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expand on the plans of the British and Irish Governments in the event of the parties in Northern Ireland failing to agree to power... - Common Foreign and Security Policy
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent conversations with his European counterparts or members of the Government regarding Ireland's role in EU co-operation in... - Commemorative Events
Question 35: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/07] - EU Accession Negotiations
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made by Croatia regarding European Union accession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3948/07] - Passport Applications
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the average cost of producing a passport; the number of Irish passports issued by Ireland's embassies overseas; and if he will make a... - Middle East Peace Process
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting with the Israeli Foreign Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3917/07] - Human Rights Issues
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has communicated recently with his European counterparts regarding the rendition practices of the United States; the nature of these... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 42: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's policy on the ongoing conflict in Somalia; the Government's official response to US air strikes on Somalia in January 2007;... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding remaining unopened border roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/07] - Human Rights Issues
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women, and it optional... - Departmental Bodies
Question 46: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the planned increases to staffing levels in Irish Aid over the course of 2007; the projected cost of these increases; and if he will make a... - Rapid Response Initiative
Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made by his Department with regard to the development of a rapid response initiative allowing Ireland to assist the... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the SDLP on the issue of collusion. [4369/07] - Human Trafficking
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made by his Department in the fight against human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3928/07] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the projected aid budget allocation to middle eastern countries in the 2007 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/07] - EU Constitution
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in regard to the ratification of the EU Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4373/07] - Foreign Conflicts
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on President Bush's recent State of the Union address; his views on the US administration's plans to send a further 20,000 troops... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the financial implications of sourcing new properties to house the decentralised Irish Aid organization on the 2007 budget; and if he will... - Nuclear Disarmament Initiative
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding negotiations being held between Iran and EU3 regarding nuclear proliferation; and if he will make a statement on the... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the 13th report of the Independent Monitoring Commission in particular the sections detailing the actions and activities of... - Human Rights Issues
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during the course of the recent visit to Saudi Arabia, the human rights situation was raised with the authorities there, particularly in... - Visa Requirements
Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the visa requirement for entry to Colombia by Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3915/07] - Ethics in Public Office
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the rules and protocol in place within his Department governing gifts to him or to members of staff within his Department; the number, nature... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the international agreement between Ireland and the United Kingdom constituted by the exchange of the letters between himself and the... - Departmental Properties
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Ireland's embassy buildings and ambassadorial residences owned by the State; the number which are rented; the annual rent... - Proposed Legislation
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he expects the passports issuance Bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3906/07] - Cluster Munitions
Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland's policy regarding the use of cluster munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4362/07] - International Agreements
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government proposes to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption in the lifetime of this Government. [4330/07] - EU Constitution
Question 70: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his attendance at the meeting in Madrid on the EU constitution on 26 January 2007; the conclusions of that conference;... - Diplomatic Relations
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political situation in Taiwan; the position of his Department with regard to recognition of Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on... - Human Rights Issues
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the information as he has on the present condition of three hunger strikers at Canada's Kingston Immigration Holding Centre, known as... - Human Rights Issues
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent comments of the UN rapporteur for trafficking on the Government's knowledge of aircraft used for extraordinary... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the UN proposal for Kosovo and on its implications for other separatist movements in eastern Europe. [4337/07] - Proposed Legislation
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his legislative priorities for the present Dáil session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3907/07] - International Agreements
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether cheap medicines are vital to the provision of health care in the developing world, that this was recognised by the Doha... - Debt Relief
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the state of debt write off; if the agreed upon levels of debt cancellation are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Human Rights Issues
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the EU Parliament's report criticising the Irish Government on the issue of extraordinary renditions, particularly the... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for greater all Ireland economic cooperation and the development of greater cross-border links; and if he will make a statement on... - Human Rights Issues
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on general comment no. 15 (2002) of the Economic and Social Council of the EU in relation to the right to water as a fundamental... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the vote by the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to support the PSNI; if this vote has the potential to lead to the re-establishment of the... - Passport Applications
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passports that were issued in 2006; the way this number compares with previous years; and if he will make a statement on the... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he is taking to promote access to medicine in the Third World; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/07] - Diplomatic Representation
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the manner in which his Department's Consular Crisis Centre will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/07] - Ministerial Travel
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will be attending meetings at the United Nations over the course of 2007; the topics due to be discussed at these upcoming meetings;... - World Trade Negotiations
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum of Trade Ministers in Davos, Switzerland; the prospects for the completion of... - Ministerial Staff
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; the grade and remuneration of each; and if he will make a... - International Agreements
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether no extra burdens should be placed on African, Caribbean and Pacific countries in relation to intellectual property... - European Council Meetings
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the most recent Council of Minister's meeting of the European Union; the discussions held at that forum or at others on the... - Human Rights Issues
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the implications of the suspension under pressure from international mining companies of protected measures given to the... - Official Engagements
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his official meeting in Dublin in December 2006 with the Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak; and if he will make a... - Human Rights Issues
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the humanitarian situation in North Korea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3910/07] - Military Neutrality
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement following his 29 December 2006 interview (detail supplied) regarding what he has termed a third phase of Irish... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if in relation to the 13th report of the Independent Monitoring Commission, he is concerned at ongoing paramilitary and criminal behaviour... - Human Rights Issues
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to those who have been detained in Ethiopia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4329/07] - African Union Summit
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department was represented at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4336/07] - International Agreements
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is proposed to ratify the International Convention on the Rights of all migrants and their families. [4310/07]
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