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45 records in IE in 2001

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Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2001

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the readiness of the European Union's Rapid Reaction Force; the military capabilities the Government has pledged to this force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/01]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the cost and animal welfare implications of proposals in relation to veterinary medical products made by the Irish Medicines Board; his further views on the proposals being considered by the European Union Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30277/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the cost and animal welfare implications of proposals in relation to veterinary medical products made by the Irish Medicines Board; his further views on the proposals being considered by the European Union Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30277/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he will take in advance of the December meeting of the European Council of Ministers to secure a reform of the European Union sheepmeat regime that will match the recommendation made by the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

1 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he will take in advance of the December meeting of the European Council of Ministers to secure a reform of the European Union sheepmeat regime that will match the recommendation made by the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the other European leaders he expects to meet as part of his preparations for the European Union Summit in Laeken, in December 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28631/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2001

9 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the other European leaders he expects to meet as part of his preparations for the European Union Summit in Laeken, in December 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28631/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives he proposes at Laeken or elsewhere regarding the future of the Treaty of Nice, with particular reference to ratification by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29322/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2001

14 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives he proposes at Laeken or elsewhere regarding the future of the Treaty of Nice, with particular reference to ratification by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29322/01]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the steps she is taking to ensure full compliance with the habitats directive, having regard to the finding of the European Union Court of Justice on 11 September 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27139/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2001

2 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the steps she is taking to ensure full compliance with the habitats directive, having regard to the finding of the European Union Court of Justice on 11 September 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27139/01]

Law· Public2001/49enacted

Extradition (European Union Conventions) Act 2001

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2001

Act to give effect to the Convention on simplified extradition procedures between the Member States of the European Union drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union by Council Act done at Brussels on 10 March 1995; to give effect to the Convention relating to extradition between the Member States of the European Union drawn up on the basis of the said Article K.3 by Council Act done at Brussels on 27 September 1996; and for those and other purposes to amend the Extradition Act, 1965; and to provide for matters connected therewith

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements which are in place to defend this State and the institutions of this State against an air attack such as occurred in New York; the arrangements which have been agreed to with the British Government should a plane be hijacked in Irish airspace and substantial concern arises that any such plane could be used here, in Britain or any other European Union member state to mount such an attack. [24753/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2001

1 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements which are in place to defend this State and the institutions of this State against an air attack such as occurred in New York; the arrangements which have been agreed to with the British Government should a plane be hijacked in Irish airspace and substantial concern arises that any such plane could be used here, in Britain or any other European Union member state to mount such an attack. [24753/01]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the results of his discussions on 18 June 2001 with his European Union counterparts in Luxembourg; the progress which was made in favour of Irish fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20969/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2001

2 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the results of his discussions on 18 June 2001 with his European Union counterparts in Luxembourg; the progress which was made in favour of Irish fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20969/01]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his recent discussions with his European Union colleagues regarding European integration and enlargement; if he has indicated his intentions as to the way in which he proposes to proceed; if he expects support from his EU colleagues for any new stance Ireland is likely to adopt; if he has received an indication from his EU colleagues as to the way in which the Union should proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2001

27 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his recent discussions with his European Union colleagues regarding European integration and enlargement; if he has indicated his intentions as to the way in which he proposes to proceed; if he expects support from his EU colleagues for any new stance Ireland is likely to adopt; if he has received an indication from his EU colleagues as to the way in which the Union should proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/01]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach if, following the rejection of the Nice treaty, he has reassured his European Union colleagues to the effect that the Government fully supports the concept of enlargement and integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19020/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2001

25 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach if, following the rejection of the Nice treaty, he has reassured his European Union colleagues to the effect that the Government fully supports the concept of enlargement and integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19020/01]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

24 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which he discussed the integration and enlargement process of the European Union with European Commission President, Romano Prodi; the views expressed by the President in relation to the future of the Union in the aftermath of the rejection of the Nice treaty by way of referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2001

24 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which he discussed the integration and enlargement process of the European Union with European Commission President, Romano Prodi; the views expressed by the President in relation to the future of the Union in the aftermath of the rejection of the Nice treaty by way of referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/01]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

23 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his recent discussions with his European Union colleagues regarding European integration and enlargement; if he has satisfied himself that Ireland is committed to continued membership, including integration and enlargement; whether the outcome of the referendum rejecting the Nice Treaty will have an influence on the Government's position in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2001

23 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his recent discussions with his European Union colleagues regarding European integration and enlargement; if he has satisfied himself that Ireland is committed to continued membership, including integration and enlargement; whether the outcome of the referendum rejecting the Nice Treaty will have an influence on the Government's position in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Noonan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings in Sweden with the Heads of Government of states who have applied for accession to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18360/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2001

15 Mr. Noonan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings in Sweden with the Heads of Government of states who have applied for accession to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18360/01]

Law· Public2002/25enacted

European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

Act to provide for the scrutiny by the Houses of the Oireachtas of certain proposed measures, to amend the European Communities Act, 1972, and to provide for related matters

Question· oralPQ 5asked

6 Mr Deasy asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if there are any proposals to provide a structure other than Bord Fáilte and the regional tourist boards which would be more dynamic in promoting tourism here and in attracting tourists from Britain, mainland Europe and other European Union countries. [16290/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2001

6 Mr Deasy asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if there are any proposals to provide a structure other than Bord Fáilte and the regional tourist boards which would be more dynamic in promoting tourism here and in attracting tourists from Britain, mainland Europe and other European Union countries. [16290/01]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether there is now a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in which hundreds of thousands of the Afghan people are suffering; and the humanitarian and political steps which can be taken directly through the European Union or the United Nations Security Council to assist the Afghan people. [13063/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2001

45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether there is now a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in which hundreds of thousands of the Afghan people are suffering; and the humanitarian and political steps which can be taken directly through the European Union or the United Nations Security Council to assist the Afghan people. [13063/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether there is now a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in which hundreds of thousands of the Afghan people are suffering; and the humanitarian and political steps which can be taken directly through the European Union or the United Nations Security Council to assist the Afghan people. [13063/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2001

45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether there is now a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in which hundreds of thousands of the Afghan people are suffering; and the humanitarian and political steps which can be taken directly through the European Union or the United Nations Security Council to assist the Afghan people. [13063/01]

Question· oralPQ 91asked

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

91 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [9167/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

20 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [8838/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2001

20 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the consideration given by him to participation by the Defence Forces, together with those of other European Union member states, in a new peacekeeping mission to facilitate the resolution of the current crisis affecting Macedonia; and the discussions which have taken place to date at European Union level concerning the creation of such a mission. [8838/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if, further to his reply to parliamentary questions on 7 March 2001, he will clarify the position concerning the status of the ratification of the Nice Treaty by other European Union countries; and the way in which this impacts on the schedule for Ireland's intended referendum on this issue. [7791/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2001

1 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if, further to his reply to parliamentary questions on 7 March 2001, he will clarify the position concerning the status of the ratification of the Nice Treaty by other European Union countries; and the way in which this impacts on the schedule for Ireland's intended referendum on this issue. [7791/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, signed by the Government two and a half years ago, has not yet been ratified; his views on whether this delay is appropriate for a country which, with other member states of the European Union, has called on all states to sign and ratify the statute as a matter of priority; and if he will confirm that the Government will either adopt the Fine Gael Bill or circulate a Government Bill on the issue immediately. [8095/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2001

1 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, signed by the Government two and a half years ago, has not yet been ratified; his views on whether this delay is appropriate for a country which, with other member states of the European Union, has called on all states to sign and ratify the statute as a matter of priority; and if he will confirm that the Government will either adopt the Fine Gael Bill or circulate a Government Bill on the issue immediately. [8095/01]

Question· oralPQ 305asked

305 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the stage at which the issue of special or concessional air travel for social welfare recipients of the European Union is under consideration at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2001

305 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the stage at which the issue of special or concessional air travel for social welfare recipients of the European Union is under consideration at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/01]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

305 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the stage at which the issue of special or concessional air travel for social welfare recipients of the European Union is under consideration at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2001

305 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the stage at which the issue of special or concessional air travel for social welfare recipients of the European Union is under consideration at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/01]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Noonan asked the Taoiseach if he plans to have discussions with his European Union counterparts in advance of the special European summit to be held in Stockholm in March 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2001

3 Mr. Noonan asked the Taoiseach if he plans to have discussions with his European Union counterparts in advance of the special European summit to be held in Stockholm in March 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to the allegation made by a person (details supplied) that the Irish authorities were not complying adequately with Brussels on environmental issues; the steps he is taking to ensure full co-operation with the European Union on all environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to the allegation made by a person (details supplied) that the Irish authorities were not complying adequately with Brussels on environmental issues; the steps he is taking to ensure full co-operation with the European Union on all environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

13 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with regard to the proposed new European Union maritime safety agency; the role such an agency would play; the way in which it would work with the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 February 2001

13 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with regard to the proposed new European Union maritime safety agency; the role such an agency would play; the way in which it would work with the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/01]