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Question· writtenPQ 40asked

104 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills in view of the recent ESRI report that found that 80% of household waste is going to landfills, that there is a discrepancy between the stated policy of the Government and the policies in place regarding landfill and that European Union targets on reducing waste going to landfills will be missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20793/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008

104 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills in view of the recent ESRI report that found that 80% of household waste is going to landfills, that there is a discrepancy between the stated policy of the Government and the policies in place regarding landfill and that European Union targets on reducing waste going to landfills will be missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20793/08]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

286 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sites which Ireland is the subject of proceedings by the European Court of Justice or warnings by the European Commission for failures under the landfill directive or other European Union environmental law directives; the counties in which the sites concerned are located; the breaches for which these warnings or court cases have been initiated; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20511/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008

286 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sites which Ireland is the subject of proceedings by the European Court of Justice or warnings by the European Commission for failures under the landfill directive or other European Union environmental law directives; the counties in which the sites concerned are located; the breaches for which these warnings or court cases have been initiated; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20511/08]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the European Union directives on environmental law which have been the subject of warnings, court proceedings or fines from the European Commission or the European Court of Justice for failure to transpose the directive concerned at all or properly, that have yet to be transposed to the satisfaction of the European Commission; the steps he will take to ensure timely transposition of the directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008

281 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the European Union directives on environmental law which have been the subject of warnings, court proceedings or fines from the European Commission or the European Court of Justice for failure to transpose the directive concerned at all or properly, that have yet to be transposed to the satisfaction of the European Commission; the steps he will take to ensure timely transposition of the directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/08]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

163 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist the civil and social society groups in Colombia with their efforts to develop a peace process; and if he will push this agenda at European Union and United Nations level. [20104/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

163 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist the civil and social society groups in Colombia with their efforts to develop a peace process; and if he will push this agenda at European Union and United Nations level. [20104/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

114 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science his role in administrating and monitoring the Erasmus programme for third level Irish students who attend accredited courses in European universities; the number of participating students coming from Ireland; the number of Erasmus participating students across the European Union for 2007/08; the number of universities within the European Union that provide the Erasmus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19709/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

114 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science his role in administrating and monitoring the Erasmus programme for third level Irish students who attend accredited courses in European universities; the number of participating students coming from Ireland; the number of Erasmus participating students across the European Union for 2007/08; the number of universities within the European Union that provide the Erasmus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19709/08]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

89 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps, following the publication of a recent European Commission report which shows that schools here rank in 19th place out of the 27 European Union states with regard to having access to broadband, he proposes to take to address this serious problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19716/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

89 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps, following the publication of a recent European Commission report which shows that schools here rank in 19th place out of the 27 European Union states with regard to having access to broadband, he proposes to take to address this serious problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19716/08]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which provision is being made to ensure adequacy of food supplies here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which provision is being made to ensure adequacy of food supplies here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/08]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

108 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on supporting fishermen in their difficulties arising from the hikes in fuel prices, bearing in mind the steps taken in France and elsewhere throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19543/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

108 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on supporting fishermen in their difficulties arising from the hikes in fuel prices, bearing in mind the steps taken in France and elsewhere throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19543/08]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

94 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether administrative sanctions for minor sea fisheries offences are applicable in many member states in the European Union; if his attention has been drawn to the recent changes proposed or implemented in Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland; and if he has proposals for change in dealing with minor offences here. [19544/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

94 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether administrative sanctions for minor sea fisheries offences are applicable in many member states in the European Union; if his attention has been drawn to the recent changes proposed or implemented in Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland; and if he has proposals for change in dealing with minor offences here. [19544/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

58 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the twin objectives of the Lisbon Accord in relation to cohesion and competitiveness, on the growing inequalities in the European Union, and the relegation of cohesion as an aim; and his position in relation to this matter. [16849/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

58 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the twin objectives of the Lisbon Accord in relation to cohesion and competitiveness, on the growing inequalities in the European Union, and the relegation of cohesion as an aim; and his position in relation to this matter. [16849/08]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

31 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the possible acceptance of an application by Serbia to join the European Union. [16835/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

31 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the possible acceptance of an application by Serbia to join the European Union. [16835/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

42 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent talks initiated by former President of the United States, Mr. Jimmy Carter in relation to the achievement of peace in the Middle East; the way Ireland and the European Union can advance such progress as has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16831/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

42 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent talks initiated by former President of the United States, Mr. Jimmy Carter in relation to the achievement of peace in the Middle East; the way Ireland and the European Union can advance such progress as has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16831/08]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

49 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives the European Union proposes to take by way of dialogue or other means with the African Union, South Africa and other neighbouring states of Zimbabwe in order to avoid loss of life and civilian conflict in the wake of the recent elections; and his views on the recent report of Human Rights Watch in relation to suggested human rights abuses. [16828/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

49 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives the European Union proposes to take by way of dialogue or other means with the African Union, South Africa and other neighbouring states of Zimbabwe in order to avoid loss of life and civilian conflict in the wake of the recent elections; and his views on the recent report of Human Rights Watch in relation to suggested human rights abuses. [16828/08]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts the European Union and Ireland are making to ensure a democratic response to the recent elections that have been held in Zimbabwe; the details of the talks that have been held with the African Union and neighbouring countries of Zimbabwe; and his views on the statements of leaders of civil society that the country stands on the brink of human rights catastrophe. [16868/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

2 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts the European Union and Ireland are making to ensure a democratic response to the recent elections that have been held in Zimbabwe; the details of the talks that have been held with the African Union and neighbouring countries of Zimbabwe; and his views on the statements of leaders of civil society that the country stands on the brink of human rights catastrophe. [16868/08]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

54 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the European Union External Trade Commissioner has exceeded his mandate in relation to World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2008

54 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the European Union External Trade Commissioner has exceeded his mandate in relation to World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/08]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

110 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the number of customs and excise officers at international and regional airports here and the number of checks carried out by such officers conforms to the minimum requirements set down by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16399/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

110 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the number of customs and excise officers at international and regional airports here and the number of checks carried out by such officers conforms to the minimum requirements set down by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16399/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

94 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results of the examination by his officials of the third postal directive which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union in February 2008; when the public consultation process to examine the key issues arising from the directive will be held; if he has decided whether he will consolidate postal legislation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14796/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 2008

94 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results of the examination by his officials of the third postal directive which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union in February 2008; when the public consultation process to examine the key issues arising from the directive will be held; if he has decided whether he will consolidate postal legislation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14796/08]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

329 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland last used a veto at the European Council or at the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14492/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2008

329 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland last used a veto at the European Council or at the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14492/08]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

318 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, apart from funding earmarked for Cuban Government agencies, UN agencies or Trócaire, his attention has been drawn to the planned funding of Cuban or Cuba-orientated non-governmental organisations by the Exchequer under the Irish Aid programme or otherwise; and if he discussed or is scheduled to discuss, the funding of such groups with his European Union colleagues. [14852/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2008

318 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, apart from funding earmarked for Cuban Government agencies, UN agencies or Trócaire, his attention has been drawn to the planned funding of Cuban or Cuba-orientated non-governmental organisations by the Exchequer under the Irish Aid programme or otherwise; and if he discussed or is scheduled to discuss, the funding of such groups with his European Union colleagues. [14852/08]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

555 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the unit that deals with European economic area and European Union queries within the child benefit section of his Department in Letterkenny, County Donegal is adequately staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

555 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the unit that deals with European economic area and European Union queries within the child benefit section of his Department in Letterkenny, County Donegal is adequately staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/08]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

133 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Ireland is required to carry out a strategic environmental assessment of the Irish coast under European Union law; the steps she has taken in relation to carrying out such an assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11055/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2008

133 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Ireland is required to carry out a strategic environmental assessment of the Irish coast under European Union law; the steps she has taken in relation to carrying out such an assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11055/08]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

149 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked 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 his officials held and contributed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10289/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

149 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked 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 his officials held and contributed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10289/08]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

138 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked 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; if Ireland in particular will offer a useful service to the region in view of the experience of the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10299/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

138 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked 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; if Ireland in particular will offer a useful service to the region in view of the experience of the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10299/08]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

109 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked 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 European Union level in this regard; if there will be observers from Ireland sent to monitor the election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10277/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

109 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked 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 European Union level in this regard; if there will be observers from Ireland sent to monitor the election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10277/08]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

120 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on efforts undertaken by Ireland with regard to stabilising and securing future energy supplies throughout the European Union in response to the ongoing insecurity relating to Russian-Ukrainian energy disputes. [10285/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

120 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on efforts undertaken by Ireland with regard to stabilising and securing future energy supplies throughout the European Union in response to the ongoing insecurity relating to Russian-Ukrainian energy disputes. [10285/08]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

90 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked 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 the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10300/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

90 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked 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 the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10300/08]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

83 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the most recent events in Gaza and whether retaliation undertaken by the Israeli defence forces to the unjustifiable rocket attacks from Gaza is disproportionate, particularly in view of claims made by B’Tselem that half of those killed by Israeli strikes were unarmed civilians and one quarter, children; and the action he proposes to take in this regard as a member of the international community as well as the European Union, a member of the international Quartet. [10315/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

83 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the most recent events in Gaza and whether retaliation undertaken by the Israeli defence forces to the unjustifiable rocket attacks from Gaza is disproportionate, particularly in view of claims made by B’Tselem that half of those killed by Israeli strikes were unarmed civilians and one quarter, children; and the action he proposes to take in this regard as a member of the international community as well as the European Union, a member of the international Quartet. [10315/08]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of incidence of the various forms of cancer diagnosed here in each of the past 10 years; the way these levels compare with those in each of the other EU Member States; the extent of research undertaken to identify the cause or causes throughout the European Union; the degree to which best practices diagnosis and treatment is available throughout the Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9763/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2008

233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of incidence of the various forms of cancer diagnosed here in each of the past 10 years; the way these levels compare with those in each of the other EU Member States; the extent of research undertaken to identify the cause or causes throughout the European Union; the degree to which best practices diagnosis and treatment is available throughout the Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9763/08]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

36 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to ensure that people here have access to justice in respect of environmental matters in accordance with Ireland’s obligations under European Union law and signing up to the Aarhus Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8033/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

36 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to ensure that people here have access to justice in respect of environmental matters in accordance with Ireland’s obligations under European Union law and signing up to the Aarhus Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8033/08]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have examined, discussed or evaluated banking and financial services practices at national or European level having particular regard to the need to ensure the security, integrity and application for best practice at all times in order to ensure public confidence in the banking systems here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8112/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues have examined, discussed or evaluated banking and financial services practices at national or European level having particular regard to the need to ensure the security, integrity and application for best practice at all times in order to ensure public confidence in the banking systems here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8112/08]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

78 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the constraints that directives from the European Union put on the ability of this State to make changes to the VAT regime, including the State’s ability to make changes to the number of VAT bands and the rates which they are set at. [7693/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

78 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the constraints that directives from the European Union put on the ability of this State to make changes to the VAT regime, including the State’s ability to make changes to the number of VAT bands and the rates which they are set at. [7693/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

50 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are satisfied that sufficient controls exist here and throughout the European Union to deter sub-prime lending or system manipulation with particular reference to the need to protect the integrity of national and European financial systems, the re-stabilisation of the financial markets, the banking systems and the interests of the consumer; the extent to which concerns were raised in this regard over the past five years and prior to the most recent indicators at European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7706/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

50 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues are satisfied that sufficient controls exist here and throughout the European Union to deter sub-prime lending or system manipulation with particular reference to the need to protect the integrity of national and European financial systems, the re-stabilisation of the financial markets, the banking systems and the interests of the consumer; the extent to which concerns were raised in this regard over the past five years and prior to the most recent indicators at European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7706/08]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has had discussions with her EU colleagues in the matter of food security within the European Union with particular reference to the implications of sourcing such food outside the Union and achieving climate change targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7351/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2008

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has had discussions with her EU colleagues in the matter of food security within the European Union with particular reference to the implications of sourcing such food outside the Union and achieving climate change targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7351/08]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

33 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the main agenda items for the next European Union Agriculture and Fisheries Council that are of concern to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6876/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2008

33 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the main agenda items for the next European Union Agriculture and Fisheries Council that are of concern to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6876/08]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for her Department’s delay in processing REPS payments; the consultations she has had with the European Union on the matter; the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure that farmers do not face a cash-flow crisis as a result of the freeze on payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7296/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2008

4 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for her Department’s delay in processing REPS payments; the consultations she has had with the European Union on the matter; the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure that farmers do not face a cash-flow crisis as a result of the freeze on payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7296/08]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

476 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress that has been made on an all-Ireland approach to animal health and safety, food safety and imports from outside the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6797/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2008

476 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress that has been made on an all-Ireland approach to animal health and safety, food safety and imports from outside the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6797/08]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of funding made available to his Department by the European Union since Ireland’s accession to the Union in respect of schemes and projects funded either in part or in whole by various Government Departments. [4248/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2008

70 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of funding made available to his Department by the European Union since Ireland’s accession to the Union in respect of schemes and projects funded either in part or in whole by various Government Departments. [4248/08]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

140 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals he has for reducing the democratic deficit in relation to common, foreign and security policy at national, Parliamentary and European Union level. [3674/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2008

140 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals he has for reducing the democratic deficit in relation to common, foreign and security policy at national, Parliamentary and European Union level. [3674/08]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

104 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures the European Union has taken against the Sudanese Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2008

104 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures the European Union has taken against the Sudanese Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/08]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

124 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on assistance the European Union has offered in ongoing talks between the Israeli Prime Minister and Mahmoud Abbas following recent developments in the region, specifically the killing by Israeli forces of more than 20 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the shelling of Israeli towns in the area. [3678/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2008

124 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on assistance the European Union has offered in ongoing talks between the Israeli Prime Minister and Mahmoud Abbas following recent developments in the region, specifically the killing by Israeli forces of more than 20 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the shelling of Israeli towns in the area. [3678/08]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

95 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he favours the sending of a high level group from the European Union, or from member states including Ireland, to prepare a report on the deteriorating situation in Kenya, the humanitarian crisis which has emerged, the implications of displacement, and the failure to achieve transparency in all aspects of the electoral process, despite the presence of international observers including those from the European Union. [3947/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2008

95 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he favours the sending of a high level group from the European Union, or from member states including Ireland, to prepare a report on the deteriorating situation in Kenya, the humanitarian crisis which has emerged, the implications of displacement, and the failure to achieve transparency in all aspects of the electoral process, despite the presence of international observers including those from the European Union. [3947/08]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked