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16 records in IE in 2022

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Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann in advance of Irish Defence Forces personnel participating in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine in order to comply with Article 28 of the Constitution which sets out that "the State shall not participate in any war save with the assent of Dáil Éireann". [59588/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

97. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann in advance of Irish Defence Forces personnel participating in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine in order to comply with Article 28 of the Constitution which sets out that "the State shall not participate in any war save with the assent of Dáil Éireann". [59588/22]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he sought advice on whether the differentiation between male and female TAMS applicants aged 41-55 years of age is permissible under the Constitution of Ireland. [58557/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

327. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he sought advice on whether the differentiation between male and female TAMS applicants aged 41-55 years of age is permissible under the Constitution of Ireland. [58557/22]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures and protocols that apply to the issuing of invitations to foreign Heads of State to visit Ireland; the legislation or provisions of the Constitution that pply to the decision to issue such invitations; if such invitations require a Government decision; if he can issue them on behalf of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56019/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

244. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures and protocols that apply to the issuing of invitations to foreign Heads of State to visit Ireland; the legislation or provisions of the Constitution that pply to the decision to issue such invitations; if such invitations require a Government decision; if he can issue them on behalf of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56019/22]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 20 October 2022, the reasons for the delay in ensuring that all online streaming services provided by Irish broadcasters are accessible to those with sight and hearing difficulties, in light of the fact that EU law has made it clear that they should be; the reason that these accessibility measures will only come into force following the constitution of the Coimisiún na Meán, rather than being implemented via the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54105/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

328. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 20 October 2022, the reasons for the delay in ensuring that all online streaming services provided by Irish broadcasters are accessible to those with sight and hearing difficulties, in light of the fact that EU law has made it clear that they should be; the reason that these accessibility measures will only come into force following the constitution of the Coimisiún na Meán, rather than being implemented via the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54105/22]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if the attention of her Department has been drawn to the fact that children cannot currently make an application for naturalisation independent of their parents or guardians; if her Department has received legal advice in relation to whether this is in contravention of Article 42.A of the Constitution and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will provide the details of any plans that her Department has to ensure children can hold independent residency permits, as is in operation in Germany and Canada. [53684/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

153. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if the attention of her Department has been drawn to the fact that children cannot currently make an application for naturalisation independent of their parents or guardians; if her Department has received legal advice in relation to whether this is in contravention of Article 42.A of the Constitution and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will provide the details of any plans that her Department has to ensure children can hold independent residency permits, as is in operation in Germany and Canada. [53684/22]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on his participation in the United Nations Human Rights Committee's review of Ireland's performance under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in Geneva in July 2022; the steps that he will now initiate to fulfil the recommendations of the Committee, in particular those related to religious oath-taking in the Constitution, which the Committee obliged the State to take concrete steps to remedy by 2025, given the relevance to his role with responsibility for equality issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46435/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2022

294. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on his participation in the United Nations Human Rights Committee's review of Ireland's performance under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in Geneva in July 2022; the steps that he will now initiate to fulfil the recommendations of the Committee, in particular those related to religious oath-taking in the Constitution, which the Committee obliged the State to take concrete steps to remedy by 2025, given the relevance to his role with responsibility for equality issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46435/22]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Taoiseach when he plans to bring forward a bill in view of the recent United Nations Human Rights Committee recommendations (details supplied) to amend the Constitution to remove the requirement for religious oaths to take up senior public office positions. [42919/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2022

54. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Taoiseach when he plans to bring forward a bill in view of the recent United Nations Human Rights Committee recommendations (details supplied) to amend the Constitution to remove the requirement for religious oaths to take up senior public office positions. [42919/22]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he continues to support the rule of law throughout Europe, as appropriate, with European Union colleagues and through the United Nations General Assembly, throughout the developed work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36109/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he continues to support the rule of law throughout Europe, as appropriate, with European Union colleagues and through the United Nations General Assembly, throughout the developed work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36109/22]

Question· writtenPQ 722asked

722. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the proposed World Health Organisation Global Pandemic Treaty should be signed by Ireland without first consulting with the people of Ireland; if he is satisfied that this proposed treaty will comply with the Irish Constitution; if the matter will be discussed in the Houses of the Oireachtas in advance of any possible signing of the proposed treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2022

722. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the proposed World Health Organisation Global Pandemic Treaty should be signed by Ireland without first consulting with the people of Ireland; if he is satisfied that this proposed treaty will comply with the Irish Constitution; if the matter will be discussed in the Houses of the Oireachtas in advance of any possible signing of the proposed treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/22]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Irish Government has concerns regarding rule of law issues in Hungary; if so, the actions that should be taken by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22883/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2022

114. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Irish Government has concerns regarding rule of law issues in Hungary; if so, the actions that should be taken by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22883/22]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the way the clinical appropriateness of a service is to be determined and by whom, given the agreement reached in respect of the proposed constitution of the National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park Designated Activity Company to include the wording "all services that are clinically appropriate and legally permissible"; if he has obtained legal advice on whether this wording is in compliance with the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if so, the advice that was provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21468/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2022

166. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the way the clinical appropriateness of a service is to be determined and by whom, given the agreement reached in respect of the proposed constitution of the National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park Designated Activity Company to include the wording "all services that are clinically appropriate and legally permissible"; if he has obtained legal advice on whether this wording is in compliance with the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if so, the advice that was provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21468/22]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his attention or that of his Department has been drawn to the World Health Assembly adopted decision of 1 December 2021 titled, The World Together: Establishment of an intergovernmental negotiating body to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response; if his attention or that of his Department has further been drawn to the fact that the Second Special Session of the World Health Assembly adopted a decision to establish an Intergovernmental negotiating body under Rule 41 of its Rules and Procedures and that under paragraph 1(1) the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body will draft and negotiate a WHO convention agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention and response with a view to adoption under Article 19 or under other provisions of the WHO constitution as may be deemed appropriate; his views on this adopted decision of 1 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13450/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2022

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his attention or that of his Department has been drawn to the World Health Assembly adopted decision of 1 December 2021 titled, The World Together: Establishment of an intergovernmental negotiating body to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response; if his attention or that of his Department has further been drawn to the fact that the Second Special Session of the World Health Assembly adopted a decision to establish an Intergovernmental negotiating body under Rule 41 of its Rules and Procedures and that under paragraph 1(1) the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body will draft and negotiate a WHO convention agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention and response with a view to adoption under Article 19 or under other provisions of the WHO constitution as may be deemed appropriate; his views on this adopted decision of 1 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13450/22]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2022

344. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/22]