Parliamentary questions

National Security Committee

Mick Wallace

1. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach when the most recent meeting of the national security committee took place; the current members of the committee; the number of times the committee meets each year; and the role of the committee. [23329/17]

National Security Committee

Gerry Adams

2. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the role of the national security committee. [24641/17]

National Security Committee

Brendan Howlin

3. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the role and functions of the national security committee. [25619/17]

National Security Committee

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the national security committee took place; and the primary role and responsibilities of the committee. [25652/17]

National Security Committee

Micheál Martin

5. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of the meeting he held on 25 May 2017 on national security. [25942/17]

National Security Committee

Joan Burton

6. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach when the national security committee last met. [25977/17]

Seanad Reform

Joan Burton

7. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the group being formed to reform Seanad Éireann. [24017/17]

Seanad Reform

Gerry Adams

8. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the status of the implementation group on Seanad reform. [24639/17]

Seanad Reform

Brendan Howlin

9. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the establishment of an implementation group on Seanad reform. [25620/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Joan Burton

10. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Michel Barnier on 11 May 2017. [24018/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Gerry Adams

11. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagement with European chief negotiator, Mr. Michel Barnier, on 11 May 2017. [24271/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Brendan Howlin

12. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Michel Barnier. [24370/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Stephen Donnelly

13. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Taoiseach the number of meetings that have taken place between his Department and sherpas of other member states since the triggering of Article 50; and the issues discussed in these meetings. [24372/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Seán Haughey

14. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in his own Department's strategy statement regarding focus on cross-divisional and cross-departmental working; the way this applies to Brexit and the way his own Department officials interact with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the fact it has responsibility for diplomatic exchanges with diplomats of Ireland's EU partners. [24719/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Richard Boyd Barrett

15. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Michel Barnier when he was in Dublin. [25676/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Gerry Adams

16. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if his Department’s officials have held meetings with national government representatives in Brussels since the triggering of Article 50 on 29 April 2017; and, if so, the issues discussed at these meetings and the number of meetings held. [25890/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Eamon Ryan

17. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with Mr. Michel Barnier. [25981/17]

Brexit Issues

Stephen Donnelly

24. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Taoiseach the rationale for not seeking a veto on any aspect of either the separation or future relationship talks with regard to Brexit on any aspect, including Anglo-Irish relations and Northern Ireland with regard to Brexit negotiations. [24371/17]

Brexit Documents

Stephen Donnelly

28. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the publication of a document outlining the Government's approach to mitigating the impact of Brexit on the economy, trade and jobs; and the expected publication date of this document. [24373/17]

Passport Applications Data

Darragh O'Brien

46. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new and renewal passport applications respectively in the system; the target turnaround time for each category of applicant; the actual turnaround time for each category of applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25613/17]