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Question· writtenPQ 141asked

140 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of European Union nationals resident here who are automatically entitled to a medical card irrespective of age or means, pursuant to Regulations (EC) 1408/71; and if she will provide a breakdown on the member states or origin of such medical card holders. [48174/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2009

140 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of European Union nationals resident here who are automatically entitled to a medical card irrespective of age or means, pursuant to Regulations (EC) 1408/71; and if she will provide a breakdown on the member states or origin of such medical card holders. [48174/09]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

61 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the support provided here for Irish as an official and working language at European Union level; if significant progress has been made in the use of Irish as a working language of the European Union since 1 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47048/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2009

61 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the support provided here for Irish as an official and working language at European Union level; if significant progress has been made in the use of Irish as a working language of the European Union since 1 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47048/09]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

353 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the plans for labelling country of origin on agricultural produce here or at European Union level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46606/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

353 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the plans for labelling country of origin on agricultural produce here or at European Union level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46606/09]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

276 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Colombia; his views on whether negotiations should be suspended in view of attacks on human, and trade union, rights and if such a view has been communicated to the European Commission. [47183/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

276 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Colombia; his views on whether negotiations should be suspended in view of attacks on human, and trade union, rights and if such a view has been communicated to the European Commission. [47183/09]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

274 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent discussions at the meeting of European Union foreign Ministers regarding the future status of Jerusalem. [47181/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

274 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent discussions at the meeting of European Union foreign Ministers regarding the future status of Jerusalem. [47181/09]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

210 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a copy of the statutory instruments or legislation passed by his Department and a copy of the original European Union directive to which they relate, in respect of rules and regulations governing the testing of motor cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46973/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

210 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a copy of the statutory instruments or legislation passed by his Department and a copy of the original European Union directive to which they relate, in respect of rules and regulations governing the testing of motor cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46973/09]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

115 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a rebate of carbon tax on public transport providers has been considered; the possible costs involved; if this would be deemed illegal for public service providers in view of the abolition of the excise duty rebate last year due to a European Union competition directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47155/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

115 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a rebate of carbon tax on public transport providers has been considered; the possible costs involved; if this would be deemed illegal for public service providers in view of the abolition of the excise duty rebate last year due to a European Union competition directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47155/09]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

80 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken or expected to be taken at European Union level to ensure the viability of the manufacturing and service sectors throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to remain competitive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47137/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

80 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken or expected to be taken at European Union level to ensure the viability of the manufacturing and service sectors throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to remain competitive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47137/09]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

59 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he will be expected to make a positive contribution to the future development of the European Union to ensure cohesive thinking in the areas of job creation, crisis management, enlargement, foreign policy and adherence to the European project to ensure that the development of the Union in the next 50 years is as positive as the past half century; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46826/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

59 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he will be expected to make a positive contribution to the future development of the European Union to ensure cohesive thinking in the areas of job creation, crisis management, enlargement, foreign policy and adherence to the European project to ensure that the development of the Union in the next 50 years is as positive as the past half century; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46826/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

55 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recent referendum vote in Switzerland, at which it was agreed to ban the further building of minarets, has been discussed at European Union level; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46854/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

55 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recent referendum vote in Switzerland, at which it was agreed to ban the further building of minarets, has been discussed at European Union level; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46854/09]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

272 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views, following one of the conclusions of the Goldstone report, on whether there is an immediate and urgent environmental threat to the citizens of Gaza and their Israeli neighbours from the contamination of water, pollution, and release of raw sewage into the adjoining sea; the action that the European Union and he will take to address this issue. [47179/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

272 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views, following one of the conclusions of the Goldstone report, on whether there is an immediate and urgent environmental threat to the citizens of Gaza and their Israeli neighbours from the contamination of water, pollution, and release of raw sewage into the adjoining sea; the action that the European Union and he will take to address this issue. [47179/09]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

70 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the ongoing conflict in Gaza has served to exacerbate many of the pre-existing problems in the region including in the environmental sphere and related issues of sewage treatment and availability of drinking water; if these ongoing problems have been discussed recently at European Union level; if progress is being made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46870/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

70 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the ongoing conflict in Gaza has served to exacerbate many of the pre-existing problems in the region including in the environmental sphere and related issues of sewage treatment and availability of drinking water; if these ongoing problems have been discussed recently at European Union level; if progress is being made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46870/09]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

69 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, the European Union or the United Nations has been in a position to influence developments in the Middle East regarding the need to work towards a peaceful solution in Gaza; if progress has been made towards the rebuilding of structures demolished in the past; the extent to which a permanent administrative structure which might facilitate ongoing peace talks and resolution of grievances as they arise has been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

69 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, the European Union or the United Nations has been in a position to influence developments in the Middle East regarding the need to work towards a peaceful solution in Gaza; if progress has been made towards the rebuilding of structures demolished in the past; the extent to which a permanent administrative structure which might facilitate ongoing peace talks and resolution of grievances as they arise has been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/09]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

52 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent announcement by the Iranian Government that it intends to build ten new uranium enrichment plants; the response of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46857/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

52 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent announcement by the Iranian Government that it intends to build ten new uranium enrichment plants; the response of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46857/09]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

37 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on plans for a reported general election in Sri Lanka in January 2010; if the European Union proposes to send observers for this election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46859/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

37 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on plans for a reported general election in Sri Lanka in January 2010; if the European Union proposes to send observers for this election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46859/09]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

240 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place an enhanced degree of quality and scale of support services for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, attention deficiency disorder and ADHD or similar problems with a view to offering their parents the quality and scale of support equal to and available in the best locations throughout the European Union; if she has identified areas of particular need in this regard; if she has received communication from parents outlining such requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46028/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

240 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place an enhanced degree of quality and scale of support services for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, attention deficiency disorder and ADHD or similar problems with a view to offering their parents the quality and scale of support equal to and available in the best locations throughout the European Union; if she has identified areas of particular need in this regard; if she has received communication from parents outlining such requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46028/09]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

114 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department is involved in representing Ireland in the European Union’s negotiations to sign a free trade agreement with Colombia; if she will instruct her officials to support the suspension of these negotiations in view of the high levels of human rights abuses in Colombia, specifically the unprecedented level of assassinations of trade unionists in that country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45355/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

114 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department is involved in representing Ireland in the European Union’s negotiations to sign a free trade agreement with Colombia; if she will instruct her officials to support the suspension of these negotiations in view of the high levels of human rights abuses in Colombia, specifically the unprecedented level of assassinations of trade unionists in that country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45355/09]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

29 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether claims that Anglo Irish Bank requires in the region of €5.7 billion in order to restore its capital levels to international and regulatory norms are valid; his further views on winding down the institution over further recapitalisation; if he will comment on the announcement by the European Union Competition Commissioner’s head of cabinet (details supplied) that a very radical solution could be necessary for Anglo Irish Bank; the estimated Exchequer cost of each of these scenarios; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44860/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2009

29 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether claims that Anglo Irish Bank requires in the region of €5.7 billion in order to restore its capital levels to international and regulatory norms are valid; his further views on winding down the institution over further recapitalisation; if he will comment on the announcement by the European Union Competition Commissioner’s head of cabinet (details supplied) that a very radical solution could be necessary for Anglo Irish Bank; the estimated Exchequer cost of each of these scenarios; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44860/09]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

304 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all poultry imports are compliant with national and European Union legislation in terms of husbandry, production, hygiene and traceability requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43862/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

304 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all poultry imports are compliant with national and European Union legislation in terms of husbandry, production, hygiene and traceability requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43862/09]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the EU Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development’s statement that delays in approving new genetically modified crop varieties by European Union member states would cost farmers millions of euro in higher feed charges in winter 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43609/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

22 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the EU Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development’s statement that delays in approving new genetically modified crop varieties by European Union member states would cost farmers millions of euro in higher feed charges in winter 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43609/09]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

87 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to consult with domestic turf cutters in respect of plans to prohibit turf cutting in protected sites under European Union legislation; the further steps he will take to take on board the concerns of domestic turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42961/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

87 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to consult with domestic turf cutters in respect of plans to prohibit turf cutting in protected sites under European Union legislation; the further steps he will take to take on board the concerns of domestic turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42961/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

78 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42966/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

78 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42966/09]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

18 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether spending on the Irish Defence Forces as a proportion of GDP is the lowest amongst the 27 European Union states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42192/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2009

18 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether spending on the Irish Defence Forces as a proportion of GDP is the lowest amongst the 27 European Union states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42192/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

73 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and Colombia; and if the European Union proposes to seek to assist in any way in this matter. [41917/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2009

73 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and Colombia; and if the European Union proposes to seek to assist in any way in this matter. [41917/09]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

80 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he and the European Union supports to address the immediate and environmental dangers to the civilian population in Gaza that were identified in the Goldstone report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41910/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2009

80 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he and the European Union supports to address the immediate and environmental dangers to the civilian population in Gaza that were identified in the Goldstone report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41910/09]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the new flexibility introduced by the European Union regarding the application of VAT in member states, he will consider proposals from the national newspapers of Ireland to reduce the 13.5% VAT rate to a lower rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41131/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

131 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the new flexibility introduced by the European Union regarding the application of VAT in member states, he will consider proposals from the national newspapers of Ireland to reduce the 13.5% VAT rate to a lower rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41131/09]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

165 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 on 13 October 2009, if his attention has been drawn to a report compiled by independent consultants specifically outlining on a country by country basis the extent of illicit cigarette trade in the European Union; if he has information on the way Ireland compares with other EU Member States on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40587/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

165 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 on 13 October 2009, if his attention has been drawn to a report compiled by independent consultants specifically outlining on a country by country basis the extent of illicit cigarette trade in the European Union; if he has information on the way Ireland compares with other EU Member States on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40587/09]

Question· writtenPQ 692asked

769 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent arrest of human rights activists in Morocco who are being held without charge; his views on same; if this matter has been discussed at international level, at the European Union or United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2009

769 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent arrest of human rights activists in Morocco who are being held without charge; his views on same; if this matter has been discussed at international level, at the European Union or United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/09]

Question· writtenPQ 686asked

764 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to introduce a new Irish debt policy in so far as the funding arrangements in the third world countries are concerned; if the European Union has any proposals to initiate a similar policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2009

764 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to introduce a new Irish debt policy in so far as the funding arrangements in the third world countries are concerned; if the European Union has any proposals to initiate a similar policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/09]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

159 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Taoiseach the number of tourists from European Union countries over the age of 66 years who have visited here in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2009

159 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Taoiseach the number of tourists from European Union countries over the age of 66 years who have visited here in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/09]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

74 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of money which was sanctioned by the European Union to upskill and retrain workers in the Mallow and Carlow areas in view of the overhaul of the EU sugar regime; the funding which made available; if that fund was drawn down from the EU; if so, the amount of that fund that has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36204/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

74 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of money which was sanctioned by the European Union to upskill and retrain workers in the Mallow and Carlow areas in view of the overhaul of the EU sugar regime; the funding which made available; if that fund was drawn down from the EU; if so, the amount of that fund that has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36204/09]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

159 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to list the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

159 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to list the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/09]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

149 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to meet Ireland’s need to divert an additional half a million tonnes of biodegradable waste from landfill by 2010 to meet its targets under the European Union landfill directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35803/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

149 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to meet Ireland’s need to divert an additional half a million tonnes of biodegradable waste from landfill by 2010 to meet its targets under the European Union landfill directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35803/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

139 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the opt out from domestic water charges by Ireland in relation to the European Union legislation on water charging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35806/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

139 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the opt out from domestic water charges by Ireland in relation to the European Union legislation on water charging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35806/09]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his contacts with other European Union Heads of Government following the constitutional referendum on the Lisbon treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35231/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

13 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his contacts with other European Union Heads of Government following the constitutional referendum on the Lisbon treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35231/09]

Law· Public2009/33enacted

European Union Act 2009

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

Act to make provision with respect to the State's membership of the European Union; to provide for the application under the law of the State of the Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, signed at Lisbon on the 13th day of December 2007; for those purposes to amend the European Communities Act 1972; and to provide for matters connected therewith

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

50 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken to ensure the upgrading of the telecommunications sector in terms of the standards, quality and speed of broadband services and that other communications facilities are brought into line with those available throughout the European Union and worldwide with particular reference to the need to achieve a competitive edge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35530/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2009

50 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken to ensure the upgrading of the telecommunications sector in terms of the standards, quality and speed of broadband services and that other communications facilities are brought into line with those available throughout the European Union and worldwide with particular reference to the need to achieve a competitive edge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35530/09]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

179 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the European Union support schemes (details supplied) that are currently being accessed by Irish financial institutions; and the reason they may not be currently accessed here. [32949/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

179 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the European Union support schemes (details supplied) that are currently being accessed by Irish financial institutions; and the reason they may not be currently accessed here. [32949/09]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 4 July 2007, the position regarding the ratification of the 1998 Aarhus Convention in view of the fact that Ireland remains the only member of the European Union not to have ratified this treaty ensuring citizens of their fundamental rights of participation and access to justice. [32688/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

160 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 4 July 2007, the position regarding the ratification of the 1998 Aarhus Convention in view of the fact that Ireland remains the only member of the European Union not to have ratified this treaty ensuring citizens of their fundamental rights of participation and access to justice. [32688/09]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance if, in respect of Article 325 of the Lisbon treaty which relates to combating fraud, he will confirm the way he proposes to protect the financial interests of the European Union and Ireland’s own financial interests as part of the Lisbon treaty with respect to the illicit trade of tobacco here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the illicit trade of tobacco cost the Exchequer €387 million in 2008 and is estimated to cost close to a half billion euro in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32699/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

80 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance if, in respect of Article 325 of the Lisbon treaty which relates to combating fraud, he will confirm the way he proposes to protect the financial interests of the European Union and Ireland’s own financial interests as part of the Lisbon treaty with respect to the illicit trade of tobacco here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the illicit trade of tobacco cost the Exchequer €387 million in 2008 and is estimated to cost close to a half billion euro in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32699/09]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

72 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position, one year after the conflict between Georgia and the Russian Federation, as it pertains between these two nations; and the European Union’s role in seeking to foster peace in the area. [31750/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

72 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position, one year after the conflict between Georgia and the Russian Federation, as it pertains between these two nations; and the European Union’s role in seeking to foster peace in the area. [31750/09]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

57 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the ongoing human rights abuses in Colombia, particularly the murders of trade unionists, the negotiations of a free trade agreement between Colombia and the European Union will be suspended. [31748/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

57 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the ongoing human rights abuses in Colombia, particularly the murders of trade unionists, the negotiations of a free trade agreement between Colombia and the European Union will be suspended. [31748/09]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

42 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, directly or through the aegis of the European Union or United Nations, will bring the necessary pressure to bear on the relevant authorities in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank with a view to ensuring the early resolution of issues relating to access for building materials in respect of the reconstruction of demolished buildings in Gaza through the use of the financial aid provided by the EU and UN, such works to the undertaken under the supervision of the EU or UN with the objective of the strict observance of international human rights criteria including the establishment of normal family and legal visitation rights for detained prisoners or kidnapped persons; if this will include restrictions or sanctions in respect of illegal settlements on the West Bank or other matters of international concern; if he will ensure that the international community can have ready access and a supervisory role in respect of all such matters while ensuring that the situation is not abused by persons seeking to promote strife or terrorism as recognised by the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31385/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

42 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he, directly or through the aegis of the European Union or United Nations, will bring the necessary pressure to bear on the relevant authorities in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank with a view to ensuring the early resolution of issues relating to access for building materials in respect of the reconstruction of demolished buildings in Gaza through the use of the financial aid provided by the EU and UN, such works to the undertaken under the supervision of the EU or UN with the objective of the strict observance of international human rights criteria including the establishment of normal family and legal visitation rights for detained prisoners or kidnapped persons; if this will include restrictions or sanctions in respect of illegal settlements on the West Bank or other matters of international concern; if he will ensure that the international community can have ready access and a supervisory role in respect of all such matters while ensuring that the situation is not abused by persons seeking to promote strife or terrorism as recognised by the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31385/09]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

16 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by a political analyst (details supplied) to the Joint Committee on European Affairs on 8 September 2009 in view of the ongoing need in the Western Balkans, with particular reference to the role of the international peace keeping and intelligence missions and their belief that any diminution in the extent of such missions would be premature and that any diminution or withdrawal could lead to a deterioration of the situation in the region; if he will ensure that the fullest possible extent of international support is maintained for the foreseeable future with his European Union and United Nations colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31384/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

16 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by a political analyst (details supplied) to the Joint Committee on European Affairs on 8 September 2009 in view of the ongoing need in the Western Balkans, with particular reference to the role of the international peace keeping and intelligence missions and their belief that any diminution in the extent of such missions would be premature and that any diminution or withdrawal could lead to a deterioration of the situation in the region; if he will ensure that the fullest possible extent of international support is maintained for the foreseeable future with his European Union and United Nations colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31384/09]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take and the initiatives, within the European Union, that he will initiate or support by way of response to the UN report on the recent killings, injuries and destruction in Gaza and neighbouring areas in Israel (details supplied); and the further steps as indicated in the report as appropriate Ireland will initiate or support. [32668/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

7 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take and the initiatives, within the European Union, that he will initiate or support by way of response to the UN report on the recent killings, injuries and destruction in Gaza and neighbouring areas in Israel (details supplied); and the further steps as indicated in the report as appropriate Ireland will initiate or support. [32668/09]

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