Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

European Union

Bernard Durkan

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent, if any, to which his fellow European leaders have indicated concern at the recent rebellion in Russia; and whether any particular security threats have been highlighted as a result. [32447/23]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which recent events in Russia have affected EU solidarity, as evidenced through his recent attendance at the EU Council. [32746/23]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate, given recent events in Russia and indications at the recent European Council meeting which he attended, how it was concluded that Russia, in the aftermath of recent events, was deemed less stable from a European context; and if all EU leaders agree with the summation. [33082/23]

United Nations

Bernard Durkan

124. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which reform of the UN and its charter can be undertaken in the shorter term, given the many challenges presenting in recent times; if Ireland can make specific suggestions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42078/23]

EU Enlargement

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which EU enlargement continues, with particular reference to the Western Balkans, Ukraine or other nations likely to be threatened by similar aggressive action to that used by Russia against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42079/23]

Disaster Response

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which provision is being made at both EU and UN level to address the needs of people in Libya, Morocco, Maui and other locations that recently experienced devastation from natural disasters or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/23]

Foreign Conflicts

Bernard Durkan

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what efforts if any, are in hand in the EU and/or UN to intercede/accommodate the situation between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with particular reference to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/23]

Foreign Conflicts

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the current position of the activity of warlords in Africa, with particular reference to the activities of Al Shabaab and Boko Haram; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42085/23]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that continue to be taken at EU and UN level to ban the use of child soldiers at the various locations of such activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/23]

Foreign Policy

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that are ongoing to provide assistance by way of Irish bilateral or multilateral aid, with particular focus on starvation/famine, at the most prominent locations in Africa currently in need of appropriate assistance in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42087/23]

Disaster Response

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which all governments have made commitments to the various countries that have recently suffered through natural or manmade disasters; the extent to which aid through the EU or UN has been delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42088/23]

Disaster Response

Bernard Durkan

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it might be possible through the EU or UN to offer large-scale emergency assistance to countries/populations that have recently suffered disasters such as flooding, earthquakes and other natural disasters, with particular reference to the need to coordinate international help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42089/23]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which post-Brexit agreements are in hand or in force, with particular reference to the need to ensure that whatever arrangements agreed are put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42090/23]

Good Friday Agreement

Bernard Durkan

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which community groups in Northern Ireland continue to receive assistance and support as envisaged arising from the Good Friday Agreement, and more recently through subsequent agreements arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42091/23]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the degree to which the programme for the roll-out of broadband throughout the country continues in such a way as to ensure that all areas have access to modern high-speed broadband, in order to facilitate education and industry to the greatest possible extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42068/23]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which efforts continue to be made to identify areas where no broadband service exists, with a view to provision of same at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42069/23]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what further steps he can take to ensure the elimination of broadband blackspots in all areas throughout the country, with particular reference to those areas adjacent to but not receiving service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42070/23]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he is satisfied regarding investment in broadband infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42071/23]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he intends to take to ensure an acceleration of the national broadband programme, given the extent to which many customers feel neglected, particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42072/23]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he continues to liaise with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that climate emission reduction requirements are met alongside agri-food objectives, thereby protecting a major national industry of food production, together with the need to observe best practice in emission reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42073/23]