Written answers
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Diplomatic Representation
171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the merits of establishing a trade office or diplomatic office with Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Trade Relations
178. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the fifth meeting of the Government’s Trade Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27428/25] - Human Rights
180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has raised the serious matter of sustained attacks on citizens of Hungary, and consequently the EU, who are LGBTQ+ by the actions... - Passport Services
182. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being undertaken by his Department to ensure that there is sufficient staffing numbers in passport services in order that the... - Foreign Conflicts
183. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Government's engagement at UN level to ensure peace endures in the conflict between India and Pakistan. [27398/25] - North-South Implementation Bodies
187. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration is being given to expanding areas of co-operation under the North South Ministerial Council and the British-Irish Council;... - Foreign Policy
188. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his current priorities in terms of Irish-US relations, with particular regard to Irish-US economic interests; and if he will make a... - Trade Relations
189. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to offset the potential negative impacts of a trade war with the US on the life sciences sector in Ireland, in... - Humanitarian Access
190. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up-to-date position on the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. [27341/25] - Irish Aid
192. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on his engagement with Irish Aid agencies working in developing countries in view of recent USAID funding cuts; and if... - Trade Relations
193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussions with European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefcovic; and if he will make a statement on the... - National Security
194. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of all arms transferred through Shannon Airport or Irish airspace by any nation for use by the Israeli army; and if he will make... - Foreign Conflicts
196. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has any concerns that a deal between Ukraine and Russian brokered by the United States could result in Russian aggression being... - EU Summits
197. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact of the EU-UK Summit on co-operation in the area of security, particularly for the islands of Ireland and Britain; and if he will... - United Nations
198. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations he envisages for Ireland’s candidacy of the Human Rights Council for 2027-2029; and if he will make a statement on... - Humanitarian Aid
199. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by the Government to have the aid that is stuck at the Rafah border crossing freed and transported into Gaza. [27347/25] - Export Controls
200. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has ever expressed concern regarding the issuance of a dual use export licence in relation to an end user based in Israel.... - EU Enlargement
201. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the accession negotiations ongoing between the European Union and countries granted candidate status who wish to join the... - Trade Relations
202. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on developments regarding EU-US trade relations. [27441/25] - United Nations
203. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he agrees with the comments of an tUachtarán at the recent National Famine Commemoration that the General Assembly of the United... - Diplomatic Representation
204. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline any plans by his Department to expand Ireland's diplomatic representation abroad; and if he will make a statement on the... - Trade Agreements
205. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will fully ratify the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Legislative Measures
206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the progress of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. [27394/25] - International Agreements
207. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the withdrawal of the EU from the EU-Israel Association Agreement; the efforts he is making to advance that case; and if... - Passport Services
208. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Passport Office is operating at weekends due to seasonal high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27349/25] - Trade Agreements
211. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects India and the EU to conclude a trade deal by end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27172/25] - Foreign Policy
214. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland and the EU will take to ensure a stable and prosperous new government develops in Syria and that it is one that respects... - Northern Ireland
218. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his meeting with leaders of parties in Northern Ireland earlier this month; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Trade Relations
219. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts his Department is making to expand Ireland's trade relations with China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27446/25] - Northern Ireland
224. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any further discussions in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation Act 2023; and if he will make a... - International Bodies
225. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to Hungary leaving the International Criminal Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27201/25] - Passport Services
228. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration will be given to including the renewal reminder on online passport applications instead of the optional sign-up reminder on... - Middle East
229. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements with his counterparts in the EU in relation to the bombing of a humanitarian aid ship off the coast of... - Trade Relations
232. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements he has had with representatives of Irish workers or employers regarding the potential impacts for Irish manufacturing as a... - Foreign Policy
234. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the current situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26981/25] - Human Rights
237. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to support democracy and human rights in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27200/25] - Ukraine War
238. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action the EU can take to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes in Ukraine; if he agrees that any peace deal should not negate... - Cruinnithe an Aire
239. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade cad iad na céimeanna atá glactha ag an Stát i gcruinnithe den Chomhairle Airí san Aontas Eorpach chun Beartas... - Middle East
240. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements he has had with counterparts in Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Iceland, Luxembourg, or Malta with regard to joining or supporting... - Equality Issues
244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures Ireland is taking to support women and girls in the developing world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27353/25] - Foreign Policy
246. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he has had with the Canadian government and its respective agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27340/25] - Trade Relations
249. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of Ireland’s bilateral economic relationship with India for each year over the past five years, with relevant updated... - Foreign Conflicts
250. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to formally pressure the United Arab Emirates, Chad, and others to stop aiding the paramilitary group RSF, which is... - EU Bodies
251. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on planning around Ireland's 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union. [19849/25] - Foreign Conflicts
252. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the conflict in Sudan and the consequent humanitarian situation, the position of the Irish government; and if he will make a... - United Nations
256. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to mark Ireland’s 70 years of UN membership later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27429/25] - Middle East
258. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the obligations placed upon Ireland arising from the ruling of the International Court of Justice of 19 July 2024 in the... - Trade Relations
259. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the risks to the Irish economy with the European Union’s announcement of a new list of US goods that could face tariffs; and if he... - Diplomatic Representation
260. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the Israeli Defence Forces opening fire while Irish diplomats were present in the Jenin refugee camp; the steps he will take... - Passport Services
261. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if two passport applications for individuals (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/25] - Trade Relations
263. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a company (details supplied) has sent any products to Israel since May 2025; if his Department is aware that the company is supplying... - Humanitarian Aid
264. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions at EU and UN level in regard to the ongoing urgent requirement to get essential and food and...
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