358. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 627 of 14 April 2016 (details supplied), the other efforts he and his European Union counterparts are undertaking to address the migrant crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and […]

229. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 342 of 14 April 2016, the numbers for each of the countries for the top 20 nationalities that have been naturalised, for each of the years 2006 to 2015, inclusive. 230. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice […]

92. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the recent European Union Foreign Affairs Council; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Charles Flanagan): I attended the most recent Foreign Affairs Council […]

384. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the impact of the European Union-Turkey migration deal on the number of refugees entering the Greek Islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Charles Flanagan): Migration to […]

383. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the systems and structures put in place with regard to the European Union-Turkey migration deal to ensure that those who are seeking asylum have their applications assessed in a fair and legal manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […]

382. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the safeguards being taken to ensure that refugees who are returned to Turkey under the European Union-Turkey migration deal have their human rights upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Charles Flanagan): […]

248. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding unaccompanied minors who on entering the State were placed in State care; the numbers of such children placed in care for each of the past five years; if concerns have been expressed by persons or agencies regarding their care; and […]

627. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the European Union agreement with Turkey on refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Charles Flanagan): Turkey has a key role to play if the current Migration crisis is […]

342. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the top 20 nationalities, including the number of persons who have been naturalised, in each of the years 2006 to 2015. 343. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the top 20 EU nationalities, including the number of persons who have […]

339. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the diplomatic arrangements in place for Somalian refugees who fled conflict some years ago, are residing here and cannot return to Somalia to access their original photographic identification; if there is a vehicle by which they can access verification of their identity; and if […]

322. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the companies which provide food in the direct provision centres. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): It is important to note that there are 35 accommodation centres contracted by my Department for the accommodation of those seeking international protection. While some of […]

321. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to change the practice in direct provision which precludes asylum seekers from accessing kitchen facilities and cooking their own food. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): The Deputy is no doubt referencing the report of the Working Group to Government in Improvements […]

320. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees who have arrived here under the European Union refugee programme; and the schedule for future arrivals. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): The Irish Refugee Protection Programme was approved by Government decision on 10 September 2015 in response […]

261. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence when he will dispatch the L E Róisín to the Mediterranean to undertake search and rescue activities in respect of the refugee and humanitarian crises. Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): Following a Government Decision on 12 May 2015, the Irish Naval Vessel, L.É. Eithne, was […]

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360. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the holiday visa arrangements that apply to a Russian citizen who wishes to travel here regularly to visit a child, who is now an Irish citizen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality […]

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Nasc is profoundly concerned at the focus on punitive measures as opposed to positive and proactive responses in the EU-Turkey Deal, which was agreed by the European Council on 17th-18th March 2016 and presented to much criticism to TDs in the Dáil this morning. “This agreement is – at best – an ineffective response to […]

430. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that Ireland does not sign up to a new agreement with Turkey at the meeting of the European Council this week which, if successfully passed, will be in contravention of our international obligations to protect refugees, in accordance with […]

429. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of pressure applied by the European Union on the Arab League to take a more proactive approach to assisting with the Syrian and Iraqi refugee crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Foreign Affairs and […]