Parliamentary questions

50. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38062/25]

51. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to prepare for Ireland's 2026 Presidency and advance key Irish and EU priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38249/25]

52. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent meeting of the General Affairs Council of the EU, which he attended on 26 June 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37912/25]

53. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Minister of State for Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37908/25]

54. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the financial allocation being provided under the Reconciliation Fund for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37910/25]

55. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the course of action he plans to take should the suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement continue to be blocked at EU Council level, despite clear evidence of the breach of the human rights provisions of the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38292/25]

56. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he intends to take legal action in respect of the failure of the EU to implement sanctions against Israel for ongoing breeches of international law. [37568/25]

57. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the current situation in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37941/25]

58. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on engagement he has had with other states regarding the US bombing of Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38253/25]

59. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers that took place on 23 June 2025. [38051/25]

60. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to protect environmental and agricultural interests in the Mercosur Trade negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38293/25]

61. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the long term plans for the Cork Passport Office; and if it is intended to provide additional services at the office. [38236/25]

62. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to mark the 250th Anniversary of American independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38302/25]

63. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade he timeframe for developing a new diaspora strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37911/25]

64. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that Ireland’s trade priorities are being sufficiently protected in international negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37590/25]

65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on developments in relation to EU-US trade talks. [38055/25]

66. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is supporting the work of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine recently established by the Council of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37917/25]

67. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the opening of an embassy in Moldova; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38242/25]

68. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his position with regard to western Sahara. [38035/25]

69. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the recent engagement there has been between his Department, the US administration, the EU, unions and industry on the issue of possible American tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37591/25]

70. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his attendance at the recent north-south Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38154/25]

71. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Mercosur trade deal; and the steps the Government is taking to oppose it. [35768/25]

72. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussion with the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman in the light of his recent inaccurate comments on proposed Government legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38164/25]

73. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the EU-Israel association agreement; the actions our Government is taking in talks with our EU partners related to Israel's compliance with Article 2 of this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37246/25]

74. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his position with regard to the recent escalation of conflict and tensions in India and Pakistan. [38034/25]