Written answers
Thursday, 25 January 2024
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Middle East
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made any effort to secure the suspension of the EU-Israel Association agreement considering the clear breach by Israel of the human... - Human Rights
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what engagement he has had with Iraqi authorities on the Irish resident (details supplied) imprisoned in Iraq. [53469/23] - Consular Services
8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an overview of the consular assistance provided by his Department in 2023; how many people from Carlow availed of such assistance; and if... - Middle East
12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what engagements he has had with the Israeli ambassador since 7 October 2023; the outcome of these engagements; and if he will make a... - European Union
14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline his position in relation to the abolition of the veto in almost all areas of EU decision-making – including on... - Middle East
15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what measures the Irish State is taking to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza; the Government's position on the conditions of a ceasefire; and... - Ukraine War
16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on his Department’s engagement with Ukrainian counterparts in the context of the ongoing war with Russia; and if... - Peace Commissioners
18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Peace Commissioners can sign all passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3391/24] - Official Engagements
20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his visit to Berlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/24] - Middle East
21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposed timeframe to officially recognise the state of Palestine. [3221/24] - Foreign Policy
23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is concerned about a potential Chinese offensive action against Taiwan; if the Government intends to intervene on this matter; and if... - Diaspora Issues
25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline how his Department is supporting returning Irish immigrants who wish to return to Ireland but face barriers in terms of... - Departmental Expenditure
27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a breakdown of the cost of facilitating Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Ireland earlier this month. [3067/24] - Middle East
28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the instances since 2020 whereby the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment have sought his Department’s input in respect of... - Official Engagements
29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will comment on the Government's engagement with the Chinese Deputy Leader, specifically in the context of human rights abuses in... - Ukraine War
32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in the face of continued Russian attacks against Ukraine's civil and critical infrastructure, if Ireland is working with other EU states to... - Passport Services
33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed to date in 2024; how many are... - Northern Ireland
34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what continued efforts he is making in regard to restoring the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Ukraine War
35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to Russia's intensification of its war against Ukraine over the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3006/24] - Middle East
36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans for Ireland to support South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice; and... - Foreign Conflicts
38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of Ireland in relation to attacks by Yemeni-based Houthis in the Red Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2557/24] - Ukraine War
39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in respect of the war in Ukraine and the EU's support for Ukraine, how he envisages the EU can mitigate against uncertainty in the context of... - Official Engagements
42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his recent meeting with the British Foreign Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2633/24] - Consular Services
43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will open a new consulate in Australia, in recognition of the growing Irish population in that country and the strengthening... - Climate Change Policy
44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what progress has been made to scale up climate financing through existing channels; what new funding initiatives are planned and/ or... - EU Meetings
46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his attendance at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 22 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3004/24] - Foreign Conflicts
48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the current situation in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/24] - Foreign Policy
49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how Ireland is working to support the Republic of Moldova and Georgia in addressing the challenges they face as a consequence of... - Official Engagements
50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the issues he raised with the Mexican Foreign Minister on his recent visit to Mexico; if he will provide details of the meetings... - Nuclear Safety
51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on discussions held with UK counterparts regarding recent reported safety issues at the Sellafield nuclear facility; and... - Northern Ireland
53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with the political parties in Stormont the potential of the Shared Island initiative to fund cross border projects to... - Foreign Policy
54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which this country continues to respond to the needs of poorer communities, often beset by war, famine and national disasters;... - Departmental Funding
56. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the range of projects that can be funded under his Department's Reconciliation Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3330/24] - Official Engagements
58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he intends to attend the St Patrick's Day engagements in the United States; if he intends to boycott engagement with officials of the US... - Foreign Policy
59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps his Department is taking to ensure the peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina is unequivocally supported, that the accession process to... - Trade Relations
64. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the work of his Department in the resumption of beef exports to China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/24] - Passport Services
65. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an overview of the passport service for Cork applicants in 2023; how many passports issued to applicants from Cork and how this compared... - European Union
66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will remain one of the strongest advocates of Ukraine’s European path and if we will continue to support them along their... - Passport Services
67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an overview of the passport service in 2023; how many passports issued to applicants from Carlow and how this compared to 2022; the... - Middle East
68. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the progress of getting family members of Irish citizens out of Gaza. [1667/24] - Ukraine War
69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any discussion with his South African counterpart on that country’s ongoing close relationship with the Russian... - Middle East
70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will amend its policy to include first degree relatives on the list of evacuees that is being used to ensure their safe passage... - Legislative Measures
72. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with the Minister for Finance in relation to Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill. [3220/24] - Trade Promotion
77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the impact of the Global Ireland 2018 – 2025 strategy to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Consular Services
78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department can provide an update on a case (details supplied); his plans to assist the family in this case; and if he will make a... - Official Engagements
82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will list the occasions upon which he has met with the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland. [2940/24] - Northern Ireland
83. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if discussions have taken place between the Shared Island Unit and SEUPB with regard to exploring if organisations applying to either the... - Official Engagements
87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the issues he raised with Columbian officials on his recent visit to Columbia; the role Ireland will play as guarantor of the...
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