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130 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the proposed international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department which are currently being negotiated or prepared; in each case the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement is being negotiated; whether it is proposed to ratify or accede to the agreement if adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1015/98]
131 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department which have been signed but not ratified or acceded to by the State; the date and place it was opened for signature in each case; the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement was negotiated; whether it is proposed to ratify or accede to the agreement; if so, when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1030/98]
132 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department to which his attention has been drawn and which have not been signed by the State; the date and place it was opened for signature in each case; the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement was negotiated; whether it is proposed to sign the agreement; if so, when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1045/98]
It is proposed to take Questions Nos. 130, 131 and 132 together.
There are no international multilateral agreements falling under the auspices of my Department. Individual Ministers are responsible, in the first instance, for the negotiation and ratification of international agreements within their respective areas.
