Written answers
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Department of Foreign Affairs
- Foreign Conflicts
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the position in Darfur; the initiatives taken by the European Union in order to assist in the ongoing humanitarian disaster in... - International Day of Non-Violence
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on global non-violence day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9069/08] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures in place to ensure that money allocated to overseas aid is not misappropriated through corruption in recipient countries; if he... - International Women's Day
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that 8 March 2008 was International Women's Day, he will outline efforts being made at an international level in... - International Agreements
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10356/08] - Diplomatic Relations
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position pertaining to Kosovo in the first weeks of its having declared independence; the contact made between Pristina and Dublin in... - Human Rights Issues
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he had at the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place in March 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Continental Shelf
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation with respect to discussions on the possible extension of the territory of the Irish sea bed; and if he will make a statement on... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of funding he proposes to give to Zambia in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10326/08] - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the most recent cross-Border dialogue between officials from his Department and those representing the power sharing... - Constitutional Amendments
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the moneys that will be available to the Referendum Commission for the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum campaign; the overall budget for... - State Airports
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has sought additional categorical assurances from the United States Government that Irish airports are not being used for... - Diplomatic Relations
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Cuba; the plans he has to strengthen ties with Cuba; and if he will make a statement on the... - Middle East Peace Process
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU and UN level have engaged in discussions with both groups in the Israeli-Palestinian... - Energy Resources
Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent actions of a Russian gas supplier (details supplied), whose chairperson has recently been elected Russian president,... - Official Engagements
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it has been considered, in the context of the St. Patrick's Day 2008 celebrations across the world, that Ministers visit those countries... - Human Rights Issues
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in ensuring a fair election in Zimbabwe at the end of March 2008; the preparations being made at an international and... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding aid to Somalia; if it remains the case that it is felt unsafe for a UN peacekeeping force to be deployed; and if he... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the planned expenditure on overseas aid in each of the years 2008 to 2012; the estimated proportion of GNP and GDP this expenditure... - EU Treaties
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications of the solidarity clause in the Lisbon Treaty for this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10333/08] - Diplomatic Relations
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic ties Ireland has with Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10344/08] - Passport Applications
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will establish a passport office in Galway city to cater for residents in the greater city area; and if he will make a statement on... - UN Resolutions
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the position in Iran in view of the UN Security Council's imposition of a third round of sanctions in view of ongoing nuclear... - EU Treaties
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of areas that were previously subject to unanimity that will move to qualified majority voting in the Lisbon Treaty; and if he... - Human Rights Issues
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the declaration of a state of emergency in Armenia, in view of expressions of concern at the position as pertains there by the... - International Agreements
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made on the possibility of Ireland signing up to the Antarctic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the... - Irish Communities Abroad
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has plans to establish links with the Irish community in Argentina; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10342/08] - Overseas Development Aid
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements made to audit official aid expenditure and in particular to ensure that it is not misappropriated in recipient countries.... - Human Rights Issues
Question 125: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent elections in the Russian Federation, including views expressed by Council of Europe representatives who have been... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports of tension and instability in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the recent declaration of independence by Kosovo; the... - Passport Applications
Question 131: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on extending the opening hours of the Passport Office to include some evenings and Saturdays; and if he will make a statement on... - Proposed Legislation
Question 132: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans he has to introduce legislation to deal with the issue of banning the use of, production and storage of cluster munitions; and if... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 133: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Nepal; if he has concerns about recent reports of food and energy shortages; the action he can take regarding the matter;... - EU Treaties
Question 134: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications the Lisbon Treaty has for Irish policy with respect to foreign direct investment; if Ireland will be able to set its own... - European Council Meetings
Question 135: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his colleagues at EU level have discussed the Balkans issue with particular reference to the need to ensure... - Rapid Response Corps
Question 137: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of people assigned to the Rapid Response Corps; the funding allocated to the Rapid Response Corps in each of the years 2008 to... - Foreign Conflicts
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on ongoing discord in Sri Lanka; the assistance the European Union has offered with regard to assisting in the ongoing conflict;... - Diplomatic Relations
Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic ties Ireland has with Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador; if many Irish citizens reside in these countries; and if he will make... - Energy Resources
Question 142: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of energy saving measures which have been introduced and implemented in his Department and departmental offices since he took... - Northern Ireland Issues
Question 143: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the transitional period about to be undergone in Northern Ireland with the resignation of the First Minister; his further views... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 144: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the agencies, groups or individuals that he has granted funding to for assistance work carried out in Nepal; and if he will make a statement... - Human Rights Issues
Question 145: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on human rights abuses in China and in countries where China has an influence, such as Sudan, in view of the summer 2008 Olympic... - EU Treaties
Question 146: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals for a common consolidated tax base being proposed by the European Commission; the position of the Irish Government; and if any... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 148: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the most recent audit carried out on one of the programme countries; the findings of this audit; the person who carried out this audit; and... - European Council Meetings
Question 149: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the agenda for discussion at the most recent General Affairs and External Relations Council of the European Union; the discussions he and... - Overseas Development Aid
Question 151: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the criteria used by his Department to identify countries to receive Irish Government overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the...
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