150. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of engagement Ireland has had with the Venezuelan government since the removal of former President Maduro; the status of diplomatic affairs between Ireland and Venezuela; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22634/26]
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157. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens in Iran; the number who have been in contact seeking consular assistance since the war began; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22637/26]
278. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the list of Irish citizens currently detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency of the United States, in ammonised form; when their detention was first brought to the attention of the State whether through consular assistance or other contact with her Department or other agencies of the State; if she or her officials are …
279. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she, or her Department, or the Irish embassy network in the United States has sought from the State Department or the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency of the United States a list of all Irish citizens either in detention, or those listed for deportation from the United States; the proactive measures being taken to support tho…
280. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the meetings she had or actions she took during her recent two day visit to the United States from 4 to 6 February 2026 to address the status of Irish citizens either detained by ICE or scheduled for deportation; if she sought any meetings with US officials on these matters; who those officials were; and if she will make a statement on the matt…
281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has spoken to the family of a person (details supplied); if she has sought to speak to them directly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12508/26]
282. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her plans to ensure that information is shared with her Department by US authorities on the number of Irish citizens currently detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency; the steps she is taking to achieve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12509/26]
283. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial supports provided to Irish citizens listed for deportation from the United States; the amount spent to repatriate and support Irish people scheduled for deportation in each year from 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12510/26]
57. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens her Department has been advised of as being detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, agency of the United States in 2025 and 2026; the number of Irish citizens in the United States currently being assisted by consular services due to an interaction or detention by ICE; the number currently detained; …
240. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether Ireland has raised, or intends to raise, within the EU or the United Nations the urgent need for international civilian protection mechanisms and humanitarian access for Kurdish communities currently displaced in northeast Syria, particularly around Kobani, in light of the Syrian Government's recent military offensive and the effective …
242. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently detained by the British Government; if so, the representations her Department made in regard to this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74563/25]
245. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on whether the resolution 2803 is delivering the adequate humanitarian response required in Gaza in conjunction with the 10 October 2025 ceasefire agreement; and if resolution 2803 will provide a path for Palestinian statehood and self-determination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74854/25]
273. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an emergency meeting of both the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly will be called so that a ceasefire and a plan for cooperation can be put in place without delay for the people and nation of Venezuela; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1376/26]
76. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she or her Department is aware of the abduction of a number of children from a school in Nigeria (details supplied) twinned to a school in County Down; if she will provide an update on the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69036/25]
2. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Israeli settlements (prohibition of importation of goods) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66299/25]
78. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update from her meeting with the EU Foreign Affairs Council in regard to any Ukraine peace plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66300/25]
86. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline her Department’s priorities in advance of Ireland holding the European Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66302/25]
97. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the situation in Sudan; her engagement with allies on the conflict; if Ireland will be providing increased levels of aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66301/25]
55. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60428/25]
87. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his engagement with the European Union and other allies in regard to the peace deal in the Middle East; the role Ireland will play in delivering aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57172/25]
98. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the contact he has had from officials from the Trump administration and elected American politicians in regard to the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57177/25]
137. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s priorities for the EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57176/25]
171. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on his recent bilateral engagement with Secretary Lutnick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57175/25]
184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify the way in which Ireland is pressuring Hungary to drop its veto on Ukraine joining the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57173/25]
206. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of Ireland’s response to the attacks on the global sumud flotilla, which currently has a number of Irish citizens onboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51913/25]