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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2024)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply and recognise that he has been raising these issues for some time. As well as the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and other atrocities, I appreciate that he raised with the former British Prime Minister the bombing of Belturbet in December 1972. I assume that the Tánaiste will meet at an early date the new secretary of state and the new Foreign...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: In the context of whatever happens after the British general election and a new government being formed, we stand ready to engage with a new government to press these issues and to get resolution to them. We have consistently raised the provision of original documents with my British counterpart since taking office. I recognise that governments have a responsibility to protect national...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2024)

Brendan Smith: I reiterate that people who lost family members and people who were injured say to me that they are getting older and the truth has not been established. It is more than 50 years ago now that these atrocities were carried out. We have to get the truth established. There is a moral, international, legal obligation on the British Government to co-operate with investigations. I would also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will absolutely do that. I agree with the Deputy that this has taken far too long. We recently had the Seán Brown case, for example, which I have raised with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. I hope that with the new British government we will be able to revisit the legacy Act because the Operation Kenova report points in the right direction. It is a hugely significant...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2024)

Question No. 9 taken with Written Answers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)

Shannon Airport Facilities

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason US planes stopping at Shannon Airport are not searched to see if they are carrying arms for use in Palestine; his views on whether these actions are compatible with the historical and foundational Irish position of neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27593/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I ask the Tánaiste to set out the reason US planes stopping at Shannon Airport are not searched to see if they are carrying arms for use in Palestine; his views on whether these actions are compatible with the historical and foundational Irish position of neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: People can cross departmental lines. People move from other Departments into the Department of Foreign Affairs. For example, our ambassador in China would have been a Department of agriculture vet originally, which was very useful in the recent issues in China relating to veterinary matters, Irish beef and so on. Her experience was clearly on hand and very valuable. This is my second...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (27 Jun 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I agree with all of the sentiments expressed by the Tánaiste. Diplomacy is a delicate skill that absolutely has to be always practised in the right way. It is good that there is a pathway for people in other Departments to transition across to the Department of Foreign Affairs. However, I again make the point that there are many people who represent Ireland, some of whom will be doing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I repeat that there are many pathways into the Department of Foreign Affairs and into ambassadorial positions. For example, people who would have worked in the area of development aid initially have moved into the Department and brought that experience to bear as ambassadors in Africa, the Middle East and so forth. We have very good examples of that also within the Department. I have been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

European Union

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

James Lawless: 7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on exchange of views on the western Balkans at the June 2024 EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27277/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

James Lawless: The Tánaiste touched on the western Balkans. I commend my colleague Deputy Crowe. It is a very interesting proposal to broaden the pool. We have heard a lot of discussion this morning of bloodshed and slaughter in Gaza but we have not heard any reference yet this morning to the bloodshed, slaughter and territorial attacks that are happening in Ukraine. My question goes to the western...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: At the Foreign Affairs Council on 24 June, I met with my counterparts from the western Balkans to discuss shared challenges for Europe in foreign and security policy. The EU and the western Balkans have built up a positive track record of co-operation in foreign and security policy. We discussed the region’s high rate of Common Foreign and Security Policy, CFSP, alignment, and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

James Lawless: I recall that in 2004 when Ireland held the EU Presidency, by chance I happened to be in Dublin Airport and saw the flags of the accession states as the EU enlarged massively along its eastern border. That was very positive - former Soviet bloc countries embracing democracy and the economic success of the EU. Enlargement generally has been positive. It is spreading the wings of the EU...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for his remarks. He asked earlier about the enlargement agenda. This week the EU will confirm that Montenegro has made all of its interim benchmarks on rule of law reforms. This is a significant achievement and clears the way for Montenegro to close additional negotiating chapters confirming its position as accession front-runner. I hope this acts as an inspiration to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

James Lawless: I appreciate that it is a delicate balance and that there is a degree of carrot and stick involved. Much as we want to reach out and reward those democratic initiatives that are in play in Serbia, elections which were questionable were contested before Christmas. Looking beyond the Balkans, places like Belarus have democratic oppositions that are in exile. Moldova is less problematic...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Bodies (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: I welcome the Tánaiste's response. He will know that I have been somewhat sceptical and concerned about the apparent slowness of the ICC investigation into what has happened in Gaza in comparison with the apparent haste with which other investigations have proceeded, particularly to the point where arrest warrants were issued. I agree with the Tánaiste's remarks regarding the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Bodies (27 Jun 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Tánaiste to reply.