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Question· writtenPQ 545asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2016
545. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the urgent need to provide additional job opportunities throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan; the proposals her Department and the State's industrial promotion agencies have to assist in job creation and in the maintenance of existing employment; if she will direct the agencies to implement specific strategies for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan which will be impacted adversely by the British decision to leave the European Union; if her attention has further been drawn to the difficulties facing many local small, medium and large enterprises that are heavily reliant on the Northern Ireland and British market, taking into account currency fluctuations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40994/16]
Question· writtenPQ 162asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2016
162. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if time spent teaching in a private school not in the European Union is included under teaching service in the incremental payscale. [40590/16]
Question· writtenPQ 364asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2016
364. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the conflict in Yemen with his European Union counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40112/16]
Question· writtenPQ 58asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2016
58. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the establishment of a joint EU military headquarters; his further views on the increased militarisation of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39832/16]
Question· writtenPQ 55asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2016
55. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are any implications for Ireland's neutrality as a result of recent joint European Union defence plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39829/16]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2016
5. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will reaffirm comments attributed in the media to him regarding the potential for a united Ireland following the negotiations on the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union; and the specific plans he has in place for such a measure. [38617/16]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016
253. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts are being made by the European Union and the international community to reconstruct Sinjar, Iraq and to support and assist the Yazidi community to safely return to Sinjar following the brutal assault by ISIS in August 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38470/16]
Question· writtenPQ 119asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016
119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he will comply with the European Union (Anti-Money Laundering Directive: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2016, statutory instrument number 560 of 2016; the steps that have been taken to ensure that all corporate State bodies comply; and his plans to redraft the statutory instrument to reflect the requirements of the directive and provide more guidance to all Irish corporates as to the meaning of the requirements. [38735/16]
Question· writtenPQ 63asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016
63. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38594/16]
Question· oralPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016
34. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38773/16]
Question· writtenPQ 170asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016
170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to be in a position to further develop markets for food exports throughout the European Union in an effort to compensate for restricted access arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37972/16]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016
35. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will undertake a review of Food Wise 2025 considering the targets in the strategy were forecast on the assumption that the UK remains within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37705/16]
Question· writtenPQ 523asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016
523. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the fact there is no deferral period for sexually active gay and bisexual persons donating blood in a number of European Union states (details supplied) and there is a review of the deferral period in the United Kingdom, he will review the requirement for a 12 month deferral period here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/16]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2016
244. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has established a specific Brexit preparation unit to prepare for the opportunities and threats of a British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36783/16]
Question· writtenPQ 121asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2016
121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union in principle remains committed to the principle of unity of purpose in respect of economic, monetary, political and social institutions notwithstanding the emergence of extreme political viewpoints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36552/16]
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2016
12. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if his Department has hired, or anticipates hiring, additional staff attached to the international, European Union and Northern division in view of the upcoming Brexit negotiations. [36337/16]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016
2. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the contact he has had with First Minister for Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, regarding the implications of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union. [34890/16]
Question· writtenPQ 135asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2016
135. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies that exist at present on the District Court, the Circuit Court, the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and any courts established under the Treaty of the European Union to which Ireland is required to nominate candidates for appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34457/16]
Question· writtenPQ 56asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2016
56. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions that have taken place with the United Kingdom Government with regard to the control of non-European Union immigration post Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34657/16]
Question· writtenPQ 119asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016
119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economy continues to remain competitive when compared to other competing jurisdictions within the European Union and without; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34275/16]
Question· writtenPQ 86asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016
86. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the further preparations and contingency plans his Department has put in place in the event of a British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34096/16]
Question· writtenPQ 85asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016
85. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the opinion expressed by the Dutch Minister of Finance and the chairman of the eurozone finance Ministers, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, that European Union finance Ministers are concerned that the European Commission is not applying budget laws in the same way to large and small countries and is undermining confidence in the rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34095/16]
Question· oralPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016
25. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the representative from his Department who attended the informal meeting of European Union Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016 had any discussions with the Secretary General of NATO, who was also in attendance, regarding Ireland's neutrality not being compromised by accelerated EU-NATO co-operation; and if he will provide details of the discussions that took place at that meeting. [33810/16]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016
1. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach the measures in place to engage with Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas on Ireland's position ahead of the negotiations with the United Kingdom following the vote to leave the European Union. [32801/16]
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016
27. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of her proposal to offer a lower rate of tax to returning emigrants; if she has discussed her proposals with the Minister for Finance; and her views on whether such a proposal complies with European Union law on the freedom of movement of workers. [33016/16]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016
23. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she remains satisfied of the ability of Ireland to attract sufficient foreign direct investment and indigenous investment to compensate for any geopolitical changes that might occur in the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32992/16]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2016
1. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the immediate contingency steps he is taking to safeguard the interests of the Irish agrifood sector and CAP payments following the decision by UK voters to leave the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32461/16]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2016
34. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which it is estimated Ireland's gas supply will be affected by Britain's exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/16]
Question· writtenPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2016
7. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which he has had discussions with the UK authorities and his EU colleagues in the context of the UK's proposed exit from the European Union; the extent to which the full implications for Ireland, the UK and the European Union continue to be evaluated; if any parameters have been established within which the feasibility of an EU without the UK has been examined in view of the contradictory positions indicated and established; if any progress has been made with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31807/16]
Question· writtenPQ 355asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2016
355. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in South Sudan remains under observation by the European Union with a view to making a positive impact to protect civilians, the observance of human rights principles and-or set up safe havens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32093/16]
Question· writtenPQ 354asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2016
354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address issues of euroscepticism within the European Union which if left unchecked will inevitably lead to a diminution of the influence of the Union with consequences for member states, particularly the smaller member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32092/16]
Question· writtenPQ 353asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2016
353. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European colleagues continue to engage with their colleagues in the UK with a view to addressing any concerns that might exist in the event of a British exit from the European Union; if the full implications for Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union have been fully examined and steps taken to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32091/16]
Question· writtenPQ 352asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2016
352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s trade with various countries throughout the European Union continues to grow; the way in which this compares with other countries globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32090/16]
Question· writtenPQ 349asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2016
349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether it is time for the European Union to set up a particular structure to address the issue of euroscepticism with particular reference to the urgent need to address the sometimes exaggerated claims which if allowed to go unanswered will undermine and destroy the Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/16]
Question· writtenPQ 263asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2016
263. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable energy targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31203/16]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2016
8. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Government is committed to increasing the budget for the arts to at least the European Union average of 0.6% of gross domestic product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31142/16]
Question· writtenPQ 349asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2016
349. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expected role of the European Parliament negotiations following the invoking of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. [30448/16]
Question· writtenPQ 348asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2016
348. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the voting majority required within the European Council or Parliament to agree any negotiated conclusions following the invoking of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. [30447/16]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2016
7. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland First Minister and deputy First Minister, the Scottish First Minister and Welsh First Minister concerning the announcement by the UK Prime Minister Teresa May of a timetable for Brexit and the commitment by the UK Government to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to withdraw from the European Union by the end of March 2017. [29300/16]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2016
6. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to or conversed with the British Prime Minister or other members of the United Kingdom Government since the announcement by the British Prime Minister of the timescale for Brexit and the commitment by the UK Government to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to withdraw from the European Union by the end of March 2017. [29299/16]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2016
11. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which the external border of the common travel area can be strengthened without compromising freedom of movement within the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30144/16]
Question· writtenPQ 614asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2016
614. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of negotiations between Canada and the European Union on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29805/16]
Question· writtenPQ 329asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
329. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have raised concerns regarding the welfare of children and other vulnerable persons in Calais with the French and European Union authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28568/16]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
6. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union division of his Department has changed its structures since the Brexit referendum result; and if extra human resources and funding have been allocated to same. [28624/16]
Question· writtenPQ 54asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
54. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of European arrest warrant requests received from other European Union member states and made by Ireland on a annual basis since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27848/16]
Question· writtenPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
39. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures British citizens living here will have to take in respect of Irish citizenship given that the British electorate has voted to leave the European Union; if British citizens living here can apply for dual citizenship or a passport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19223/16]
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
17. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on her recent meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27388/16]
Question· writtenPQ 842asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
842. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions at the recent EU Council of Ministers on the need to have additional food products exempted from the Russian ban on exports from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27467/16]
Question· writtenPQ 318asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
318. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on maintaining voting rights for United Kingdom nationals in elections to the European Parliament following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26473/16]
Question· writtenPQ 1695asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016
1695. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the proposal by the European Commission, upon the abolition of roaming charges across the European Union in 2017, to allow for free roaming only for a consecutive period of 30 days and for no more than 90 days in a year; his views on whether, given citizens have the free right of movement, this should not be impeded by unnecessary costs such as roaming charges; his further views on whether the implementation of these conditions would amount to the indirect retention of roaming charges; if he will raise this issue with his counterparts from other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25829/16]