Parliamentary questions

220. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the processing of a passport renewal for a child (details supplied) who is due to travel on a school trip will be processed urgently by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22441/26]

221. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role Ireland is playing in shaping EU trade policy, including ongoing negotiations on trade agreements; the steps being taken to ensure that Ireland’s strategic economic interests are protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22458/26]

222. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current assessment of the safety and welfare of Irish citizens living, working or travelling in regions affected by recent instability in the Middle East; the consular supports being provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22459/26]

223. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken to ensure adequate passport service capacity ahead of the peak 2026 renewal period; the expected processing times for first-time and renewal applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22460/26]

224. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of support being provided to Irish NGOs and humanitarian partners operating in conflict and disaster-affected regions; the plans to strengthen Ireland’s overseas development and humanitarian response in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22461/26]

225. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which the €16.4 million allocated under the 2025 Emigrant Support Programme is supporting frontline welfare services for vulnerable members of our diaspora; the way in which this funding strengthens Ireland’s long-standing commitment to Irish communities overseas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2…

226. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will host a European Council meeting in Laois during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22464/26]

227. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding her Department's collaboration with other neutral EU countries to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East from an EU perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22476/26]

148. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE Departmental staff by job title and gender based at the Irish Embassies in Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Singapore and Jakarta, in tabular form. [21056/26]

149. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her plans to visit Cyprus prior to Ireland taking the presidency of the EU Council. [21278/26]

13. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in light of the significant escalation in hostilities involving Iran and adjoining states between 28 February and 1 March 2026, during which her Department’s travel advice and consular outreach capacities were placed under heightened demand; the number of staff that were rostered, on duty, and actively responding to calls on h…

14. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will consider opening a permanent consulate in Taiwan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18418/26]

15. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the United States ending the International Fund for Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18436/26]

16. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up to date advice for Irish citizens in the Gulf and Middle East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18463/26]

17. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide a schedule by consulate and embassy with the number of requests from Irish citizens for assistance in 2025 and to date in 2026. [18535/26]

18. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has engaged with her French counterparts regarding reports that France will expand its nuclear arsenal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18578/26]

19. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions the Government have taken at EU level over the past 12 months to advance nuclear non-proliferation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18579/26]

20. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18593/26]

21. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18611/26]

22. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18629/26]

23. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade following the closure of borders around Gaza her plans to assist with provision of aid to the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18709/26]

24. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her plans to review the Occupied Territories Bill. [18710/26]

25. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to detail the works being done by her Department to repatriate Irish citizens in the middle east; whether she has engaged with European counterparts to collaborate on the evacuation of Irish citizens; and when it is expected to be able to begin repatriation flights. [18721/26]

26. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration to opening an office in Taipei (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18775/26]

27. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a list of companies providing sponsorship to Government for Ireland’s hosting of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026; the monetary value of the sponsorship; and the nature of what the sponsorship is providing for and what it entails, in tabular form. [18795/26]