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Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Housing Data
Darragh O'Brien
1624. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the expected number of affordable homes under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme to be completed in 2018; the number completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16632/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Overseas Development Aid
Darragh O'Brien
89. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated cost of reaching the 0.7% ODA/GNP target from its current base of approximately 0.3%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14714/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Emigrant Support Services
Darragh O'Brien
90. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure on the emigrant support programme; the estimated full year cost of increasing expenditure by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14715/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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EU Funding
Darragh O'Brien
91. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure on the Trust Fund for Africa; the estimated full year cost of increasing expenditure by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14716/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Diplomatic Representation Expenditure
Darragh O'Brien
92. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the full year cost of running an embassy; the full year cost of running a consulate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14717/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Passport Services
Darragh O'Brien
93. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff employed in the passport offices and in the passport online service; the cost of running the passport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14718/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Peace and Reconciliation Programme
Darragh O'Brien
94. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure on the peace and reconciliation fund; the estimated full year cost of increasing expenditure by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14719/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Syrian Conflict
Darragh O'Brien
42. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the EU and the international community are doing enough to end the conflict in Syria, which has just marked its seventh anniversary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14253/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Brexit Negotiations
Darragh O'Brien
70. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the length of time given to the transition period for Brexit; if he regards this as a sufficient amount of time in view of the complexity of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14208/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Emigrant Support Services
Darragh O'Brien
71. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific actions which will be taken following the publication of the economic report on addressing the challenges faced by returning Irish emigrants; if there is a timeline for implementing the recommendations made in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14212/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Foreign Conflicts
Darragh O'Brien
84. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the assertion by an organisation (details supplied) that Libya is not ready to hold free and fair elections; if this is a cause for concern in view of the EU's policy of aiding Libyan authorities to intercept migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14210/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Darragh O'Brien
91. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will elaborate on the comments made by the Taoiseach during his recent trip to Washington on the undocumented Irish and the possibility of a reciprocal arrangement for American citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14211/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Israeli Settlements
Darragh O'Brien
95. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he formally raised the issue of trade with illegal settlements at the last meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Human Rights
Darragh O'Brien
120. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the Magnitsky Act; if there has been discussion on this at EU level; if it has been raised at the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14321/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
273. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a permanent building project for a school (details supplied) will be prioritised to enable it to move to tender and construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13916/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Darragh O'Brien
278. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which a school can apply for a devolved grant for a school extension or upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14057/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Middle East Issues
Darragh O'Brien
46. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps taken by the EU and the international community to protect the Christian presence in the occupied Palestinian territories including Jerusalem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13271/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Middle East Issues
Darragh O'Brien
47. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to reports that attempts have been made to curb the rights and privileges of a number of churches in the occupied Palestinian territories; his views on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13272/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Middle East Peace Process
Darragh O'Brien
48. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13273/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Middle East Issues
Darragh O'Brien
49. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by the Government, the EU and the international community to preserve the status quo of the Holy Land sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13274/18]