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Michael Murphy Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
251. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on planning around Ireland's 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union. [19849/25]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
252. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the conflict in Sudan and the consequent humanitarian situation, the position of the Irish government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27396/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
253. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current staffing levels in the Passport Office; his targets for recruitment; and the additional time it may take to process a first time application in cases where additional documentation has been sought. [27330/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
254. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the outcome of the EU-UK Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26914/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
255. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Ireland's role in securing a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement; the further steps Ireland is taking to ensure that this matter is progressed at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/25]
Joe Neville Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
256. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to mark Ireland’s 70 years of UN membership later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27429/25]
John Clendennen Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
257. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement; the progress made on the path to legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27339/25]
Matt Carthy Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
258. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the obligations placed upon Ireland arising from the ruling of the International Court of Justice of 19 July 2024 in the case regarding the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the related United Nations General As…
Aindrias Moynihan Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
259. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the risks to the Irish economy with the European Union’s announcement of a new list of US goods that could face tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27805/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
260. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the Israeli Defence Forces opening fire while Irish diplomats were present in the Jenin refugee camp; the steps he will take to ensure the safety of Irish diplomats from the Israeli defence forces; the response and sanctions he intends to levy against Israel in response; and if he will make a statement on the matte…
Niamh Smyth Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if two passport applications for individuals (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/25]
Jen Cummins Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
262. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to correct the place of birth on a passport (details supplied) from Israel to Jerusalem, or State of Palestine. [28534/25]
Réada Cronin Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
263. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a company (details supplied) has sent any products to Israel since May 2025; if his Department is aware that the company is supplying Israel with parts for munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28575/25]
Brendan Smith Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
264. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions at EU and UN level in regard to the ongoing urgent requirement to get essential and food and medical supplies to people in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28880/25]
Brendan Smith Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
265. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions he has had with countries outside the EU in relation to the provision of essential food and medical supplies to people in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28883/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
266. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the decision-making process and rationale behind his Department’s decision not to facilitate party overflow badges for Irish civil society to attend SB62, and whether any consideration was given to how this exclusion aligns with Ireland’s commitments under the Aarhus Convention, and in comparison to the approach…
Denise Mitchell Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
267. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to repeated instances of dumping and fires on lands (details supplied); the measures the Department can take to support Fingal County Council and An Garda Síochána to address and prevent this ongoing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28492/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
268. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the timeline for the National Cyber Security Bill; the Oireachtas Committee that will have responsibly for finishing pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28540/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
269. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has carried out any research on the potential use of nuclear energy to meet Ireland's future energy needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28778/25]
Eoghan Kenny Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
270. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his Department has regard to infrastructural capacity issues with respect to reaching targets and milestones for the management of all types of household waste laid down in the National Waste Management Plan for the Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28834/25]
Brendan Smith Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
271. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if additional specific measures will be introduced to deal with the increasing evidence of littering throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28860/25]
Brendan Smith Written 29 May 2025 · to Environment
272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the level of funding available this year to upgrade and/or develop new angling facilities on our lakes and rivers; the funding available to each region in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28861/25]
John Brady Written 29 May 2025 · to Defence
273. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will increase the maximum age to join the reserve Defence Forces to 43; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28555/25]
Aidan Farrelly Written 29 May 2025 · to Defence
274. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in respect representations made to him regarding a location (details supplied). [28828/25]
James Geoghegan Written 29 May 2025 · to Defence
275. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his updated plans for the married quarters at Cathal Brugha Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/25]