Written answers
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Legislative Measures
2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the correspondence she has received from representatives of the American Government, whether the Administration or members of Congress, in... - Ministerial Communications
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her most recent discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50757/26] - Departmental Projects
6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the progress made to date on the Government commitment of the establishment of the John Hume fund; the timeline for... - Humanitarian Aid
14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether her Department has assessed whether existing humanitarian assistance to Cuba is sufficient to meet the growing needs arising from... - Trade Relations
17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will join other European countries that already have well established trade offices in Taiwan and are benefiting substantially from... - EU Enlargement
18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that her Department is taking to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's accession application to the EU, including in the context of the... - Consular Services
21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has recognised the countries or regions with the greatest need for Irish citizen consular assistance where no Irish embassy... - Departmental Reports
22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion at the EU General Affairs Council on 16 June 2026 of national and regional partnership plans under the... - Passport Services
24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average processing times for passport applications in County Mayo over the past 12 months; the steps being taken to reduce delays during... - EU Presidency
25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether her Department will prioritise the promotion of peace-building and diplomacy during Ireland's EU presidency; and if she will make a... - EU Enlargement
26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the progress made for EU candidate countries, Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro, with regard to EU accession; and if she... - Departmental Policies
27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Russian government has made her aware at any point of the number of politicians who have been blacklisted from entering Russia since... - Passport Services
29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to urgently reform the approach to verifying the Garda witness on passport applications (details supplied) [50103/26] - Departmental Policies
30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the current war on Lebanon; the need to ensure respect for Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity; the need for Israel... - Departmental Meetings
31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the most recent meeting of the Government Trade Forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50021/26] - International Bodies
32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the support being provided to the International Fund for Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50031/26] - Diplomatic Representation
33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her proposals to expand the Irish diplomatic footprint in areas with a growing diaspora community. [50267/26] - Passport Services
34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps her Department is taking to improve access to passport services, particularly in cases involving urgent travel or delays reported... - Departmental Reports
35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on the West Bank at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the... - Foreign Policy
36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will push for EU wide statute blocking the US sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court; and if she will make a... - United Nations
37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update about the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon given recent remarks by UN high representative (details supplied); and if she will make a... - EU Membership
39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is supporting Moldovan membership of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50100/26] - Foreign Policy
41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland's role in the rebuilding of Gaza; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50297/26] - British-Irish Co-operation
42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her engagement with the UK government to ensure that the measures announced in the Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework... - Foreign Policy
43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will end the arrangement that allows US military overflights without prior notification; and if she will make a statement on the... - EU Presidency
44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities in the forthcoming negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034, in view of recent discussions at... - Cross-Border Co-operation
45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Shared Island Civic Society Fund; the way in which the fund it is supporting new cross-Border links; and if she will... - Ukraine War
46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current situation in Ukraine in relation to Russia’s war of aggression; the need for a ceasefire; and if she will make a statement... - EU Presidency
47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland's priorities during it's term of Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the... - Ukraine War
48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action Ireland is taking to support the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children; and if she will make a... - Trade Agreements
49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the interactions she has had with the European Commission in respect of the decision to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.... - Illegal Israeli Imports
50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which she plans to use Ireland's EU Presidency to advance a ban on the sale or offer of services from occupied Palestinian... - Ukraine War
51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the first disbursement to Ukraine from the €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027 has been made; and if she will make a statement on... - Passport Services
52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reasons there have been significant issues with passport card printing recently; if the printing of passport books has been affected; and... - Foreign Policy
54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland will be joining the United States of America in celebrating the 250th anniversary of achieving independence; and if... - Departmental Reports
55. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on Ukraine at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.... - Foreign Policy
57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she supports further restrictive measures against those responsible in the Iranian regime for the violence and repression against the... - Trade Agreements
58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the opportunities that forthcoming EU trade agreements will present for Irish businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter.... - Diplomatic Representation
61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to establishing full diplomatic relations between Ireland and Palestine, when an ambassador of Ireland to the State of Palestine... - International Relations
62. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on protecting the rights of the Tibetan people, including the right to select the next Dalai Lama. [49863/26] - Foreign Policy
63. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is supporting the Council of Europe's engagement with members of the Russian opposition; and if she will make a statement on the... - Human Rights
64. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action being taken with regard to the mistreatment of detainees, including European citizens, following the interception of the Global... - International Relations
66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her engagement with the UK government regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if she will make a statement on... - Ukraine War
67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is supporting Ukrainian membership of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50099/26] - Gender Equality
68. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland has raised concerns with countries that continue to have the death penalty for any person believed to be or who... - Trade Agreements
69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the progress made to date in relation to the ratification of the EU-Canada Comprehensive and Economic Trade... - Immigration Support Services
70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her Department's engagements regarding facilitating easier return to Ireland for emigrants. [50266/26] - Ukraine War
71. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is working to support the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine; and if she will make a... - Passport Services
72. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on a digital strategy that works towards digital passports for those who want to avail of them in the future, as part of better... - Airport Policy
74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will end the use of Shannon Airport by the US military; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50247/26] - Ukraine War
75. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the increasingly aggressive, reckless and irresponsible Russian behaviour towards EU Member States, including foreign... - Departmental Correspondence
80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when she plans to issue a response to correspondence from persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50272/26]
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