Thomas Pringle

Independent · Donegal

Activity on Foreign Affairs — 183 events (3 lobbying · 179 questions · 1 votes) full profile →

• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Trócaire 3 returns Foreign Affairs

  • Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
  • Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
  • Climate Justice
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Share with a number of Oireachtas members and MEPS - ActionAid's report on ' Towards a gender-responsive transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive', and invite to webinare on the same.
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what engagement his Department has had with the Kingdom of Morocco in the past 12 months regarding the continued occupation of Western Sahara; the work is his Department undertaking to advance the long-awaited referendum on self-determination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34346/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he has taken in order to raise the conditions of Palestinian prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35532/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, in the course of the Government’s diplomatic engagements in the United States for St. Patrick’s Day this year, he, other Ministers or any Irish officials challenged the United States regarding the decision of the current administration to continue to enforce the Cuban embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25798/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what engagement his Department has had with the United States government regarding the need to lift the embargo on Cuba, in line with the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution 12552; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18997/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a substantive reply will issue to email correspondence (details supplied) from this Deputy with his Office of 17 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11908/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what engagement he and his Department has had regarding escalating violence and displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7545/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what progress is being made on the detailed assessment of whether there is a risk that genocide is being committed in the context of the war in Gaza as a first step towards fulfilling Ireland's duty to prevent genocide under the Genocide Convention of 1948; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5079/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made in working with the European Commission to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement given that Israel is in flagrant breach of its obligations under the agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5080/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will be supporting South Africa in taking Israel to the International Court of Justice accusing it of crimes of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; and if Ireland will support the people of Gaza in the International Court of Justice following violations by Israel of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention and international law in relation to Palestinians in Gaza. [1857/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what engagement his Department has had at bilateral and multilateral level regarding the forced displacement of over six million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55417/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update in relation to a response to previous correspondence (details supplied). [51867/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a German military aircraft, Luftwaffe 54-21, Air Defender 2023 is refuelling in an airport in the Irish Republic; the number of times this aircraft has landed at an Irish airport; if this military transport aircraft is being used to transport supplies or resources to support the genocide and illegal occupation taking place in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52075/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens currently in Gaza; what contacts his Department have had looking for assistance; what efforts are being made to repatriate those looking to escape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47448/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48309/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48658/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48691/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48707/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Shannon Airport will now be used as a transit hub for military support coming from the USA to be used to assist Israel in its illegal campaign in Gaza, where a siege has been installed, with the civilian population denied water, electricity, food and fuel (details supplied). [45227/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of money spent on climate finance commitments in each year from 2018 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40877/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how he will ensure that the cluster munitions agreed by the USA to be given to Ukraine for use will not be transported through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35648/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expand the current Passport Service and open a number of regional passport offices to cover the different counties outside Dublin and Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29685/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs with regard to the proposed ‘Consultative Forum on International Security Policy’, if he will provide the estimated cost of the forum, and a breakdown of these costs, in tabular form; if the forum is included in the supplementary estimates for Vote 28; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27555/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he is taking to help stop the violence which has broken out in Sudan; if he will add to Ireland’s calls for a cessation of the violence in the country and end to the killing of civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18987/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and total value of contracts his Department has had over the past 12 months with KPMG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20030/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will work; who the members of the forum will be; how 'expert' contributions will be selected by the forum; if contributions from the public will be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18245/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5345/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if all sections of all Acts passed in the past ten years have been commenced; the number of sections that are outstanding; the number of Acts that have review periods; if the reviews have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63382/22]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details of all fines, including the amounts, that his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department, have paid since the start of the 33rd Dáil term to the European Commission relating to cases for infringements of European Union law or failure to transpose EU law in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62421/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the training of Ukrainian soldiers is in contravention of Ireland’s neutrality; his views on whether it will damage Ireland’s stance as a neutral state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55930/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount allocated to overseas development aid for 2023; the priorities for funding; his views on whether Ireland's overseas development aid adequately meets the need in countries such as Somalia; the amount of the funding that is directed to civil society organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54676/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the call for a loss and damage financing facility at COP27; the Government's view in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54677/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the European Union does not revert fully to unsustainable environmental practices such as fossil-fuel dependence or agricultural practices that could destroy biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54678/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland participates in the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats; the relationship of the Centre with NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39779/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he intends to hold a referendum on Irish neutrality; and if so, when he intends to hold the referendum. [31934/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason that Ireland's climate finance contributions fell from €93.6 million provided in 2019 to €88.3 million in 2020; if Ireland will commit to meeting the approximately €475 million a year required to meet Ireland's fair share, based on academic estimates and research from civil society in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29177/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a reply will issue to correspondence from this Deputy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29506/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when persons (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29600/22]
• 2022-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in April 2020. [23713/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in April 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19256/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if humanitarian assistance given to Ukraine is additional to the €1.044 billion allocated to official development assistance in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20282/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way that Ireland’s traditional policy of neutrality was expressed at the recent European Council meeting; the verification methods that have been or will be used to ensure that the proportion of aid from Ireland to Ukraine is humanitarian in nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15761/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the dates on which he raised the Palestinian issue with his European counterparts since his appointment to this office as he stated in Dáil Éireann on 2 March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13373/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the dates on which he has met with representatives of the Israeli Government; the dates on which he has met with the Palestinian Government since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13372/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Irish-born children of foreign nationals are automatically entitled to an Irish passport upon turning 18 years of age or if they must apply for citizenship first; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14402/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will contact the Passport Office to have a passport application cancelled (details supplied) and the documents and fee returned to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12396/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in April 2020. [11940/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and the reason the passport office has not added the photographs that they submitted on 19 December 2021. [6296/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made negotiating with a body (details supplied) in relation to the governance of the seabed in Lough Foyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6705/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in April 2020. [2277/22]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the passport office will return to normal processing times following the decision not to deem the passport office as an essential service and to suspend the production of passports during the lockdown (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61573/21]
• 2021-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport application (details supplied) has not been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60660/21]
• 2021-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason passports have not been finalised for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60775/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport has not been finalised in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59880/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied with the express aim of the new German government to see the European Union transformed into a federal state along the lines of Germany itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60333/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether it is compatible for Ireland as a neutral state to be involved with an organisation (details supplied) given that this organisation openly admits to having a duel use as an offensive capability and carries out training and exercise at the request of member states or the NATO command. [52205/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when persons (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish citizenship application which was submitted in April 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49348/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) will receive their first-time passport which they applied for on 4 August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49660/21]
• 2021-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport has not been finalised in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48803/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for a delay in the witness checking stage of child passport applications; the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47813/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport application (details supplied) has not been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48013/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport application by a person (details supplied) has not been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48014/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport has not been finalised in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48077/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a passport has not been finalised in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48169/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a first-time passport has not been finalised for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48170/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when it is likely passports will be finalised for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48171/21]
• 2021-09-15
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 92–59
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are guidelines, written procedures or protocols or key performance indicators for acknowledgement of correspondence received and response to correspondence received, respectively by category of correspondence (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38243/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passport services have resumed; the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38637/21]
• 2021-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support a call for a global ban on fracking being proposed by Ireland at the United Nations General Assembly on climate mitigation, public health, environmental protection and human rights grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29279/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will propose a call for a global ban on fracking at the United Nations General Assembly on climate mitigation, public health, environmental protection and human rights grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33227/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the processing of foreign births registration applications has resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33375/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will meet with persons (details supplied) to discuss a case; and if he will respond to correspondence in relation to same from Deputies and Senators and co-signed by a number of cross-party public representatives. [19933/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will meet with persons (details supplied) to discuss a case. [18417/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if foreign births registration applications are still being processed such as in the case of a person (details supplied); the expected timeline of these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19717/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if his Department will take the necessary steps to have a full and comprehensive reply issued to the person; if he will consider carrying out an audit of correspondence to and from the Office of the Consul General in New York to ensure the office complies with the corporate governance framework of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16333/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17410/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union, and the European Atomic Energy Community, will be formally ratified by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14633/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the consideration he has given to the recommendations of the Report on the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries that was produced by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence; if he will address the recommendations, in particular the potential relaxation of intellectual property rights in order to increase access to and supply of Covid-19 vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15388/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will be participating in the World Health Organisation co-led COVAX scheme; if not, the reason; if so, the number of vaccines Ireland is committing to; the EU countries that are participating in the scheme; the way Ireland compares to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11339/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will participate in the proposed video conference at the European Council on 25 and 26 February 2021 at which a discussion will take place regarding EU and NATO cooperation with the General Secretary of NATO; his views on whether such discussions are compatible with the traditional neutrality of Ireland; if he will attend the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11678/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision by the Scottish Government to change the fees status of higher level Irish students in Scotland from home to rest of UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10123/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the recent decision by the Scottish Government to change the fees status of higher level Irish students in Scotland from home to rest of UK is in breach of the common travel area agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the recent decision by the Scottish Government to change the fees status of higher level Irish students in Scotland from home to rest of UK with his counterpart in the UK Government in order to address the negative consequences this will have for Irish students studying in the UK regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the processing of documentation with passport applications once staff return to the processing units; the way in which official documentation will be tracked; the provisions that will be made for online applications or partial online applications given the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10324/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the official position of the State on the military coup in Myanmar; if it has been conveyed to the coup forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9079/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contact he has made with the authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to the disappearance and death of a person (details supplied) in 2020; if he plans to make further representations; and if he will assist the family in getting answers in relation to same. [8289/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 654 of 3 November 2020, the amount of aid allocated to each of the NGOs mentioned in tabular form; the amount drawn down by these active organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5011/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the maritime jurisdiction Bill 2019; the timeframe for its progression through the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2998/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he will respond to correspondence sent to him by an organisation (details supplied) on 23 November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response to the actions of Scottish fishery protection vessels intercepting Irish vessels going to fish at Rockall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2022/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the case of a person (details supplied) in Bahrain either multilaterally or bilaterally with Bahraini Government officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2023/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he accepts that the Organisation of American States submitted a false report on the recent election in Bolivia and that the report has been proven by subsequent events and by a number of independent observers to have been false; if he will request that the OAS outline the reason it produced a false report; if he will review Ireland's commitment to the OAS in view of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2024/21]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his Department’s assessment of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40852/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcomes from the expert level workshop held by the PESCO secretariat after the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of 20 November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40410/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the right of appeal on grounds of disability in election observation competitions; if he will report on the provision for disability and equality monitoring his Department undertakes for these public competitions; the way in which information on disability is sought in the application form for the competition; the way in which his Department has responded to requests for disability accommodation from observers in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39330/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons with disabilities as observers on the roster of election observation competitions; if he will confirm the commitment to support the inclusion of persons with disabilities as observers on the roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39331/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the 2018 survey of the way in which other countries operated their election observation programmes; the objectives of this survey; the countries that returned surveys; the findings relating to politicians on the rosters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38578/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will actively support and contribute to the development of an ambitious, effective and binding UN treaty on business and human rights with a strong gender perspective and inclusion of human rights defenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37204/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will follow the lead of other EU member states, such as France, and directly address the negotiation sessions on priority areas in the UN treaty on business and human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37205/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details on the way the constructive position of Ireland on the UN treaty on business and human rights is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37206/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will commit to take action within the EU to ensure a clear, constructive negotiation mandate for the next OEIGWG session to be held in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37207/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the work being undertaken to develop domestic legislation for mandatory, gender responsive human rights and environmental due diligence legislation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37208/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the measures taken here in respect of Covid-19 restrictions are compatible with the Athens Declaration by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe; if not, if it will be ensured that the measures will continue to be compatible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35908/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the work of the UN working group on arbitrary detention; if his attention has been drawn to the UN report by the working group on arbitrary detention relating to the Catalan political leaders in jail and the calls for their immediate release; the discussions he has had with the EU, Spanish and UK authorities to secure the release of the Catalan public representative; the legal options available to his Department in such matters; if Ireland can bring a case to the ECHR similar to that of the Hooded Men case that Ireland brought against the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34708/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of aid allocated to Sudan by Ireland in the past three years; the amount that has been actually drawn down by Sudanese active organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32297/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance will be provided and matters addressed in relation a recent incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26071/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the highlighting by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention of the lack of respect by Spain for international bodies with regard to the situation in Catalonia; the steps Ireland can take to impress on the Spanish authorities the need to respect international law in relation to the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26077/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application for nationality for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17999/20]
• 2020-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions of illegal and unilateral coercive measures imposed by the Unites States of America on Venezuela specifically are a significant cause of hardship to the civilian population and directly cause unnecessary deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16266/20]
• 2020-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions imposed by the Unites States of America on Venezuela have caused considerable disruption to the economy in Venezuela with knock-on consequences for the civilian population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16267/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a response will issue to two letters dated 23 March 2020 and 2 June 2020 sent by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13040/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions of illegal and unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States of America on Venezuela specifically are a significant cause of hardship to the civilian population and directly cause unnecessary deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13041/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions imposed by the Unites States of America on Venezuela have caused considerable disruption to the economy in Venezuela with knock-on consequences for the civilian population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13042/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on calls from organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) for the suspension of the sentences of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10576/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken recently to his EU counterparts regarding China's proposed new security laws for Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10229/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken formally to his New Zealand or Australian counterpart in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10230/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ambassadors in Ireland he has spoken to formally since 16 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10231/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have recently contacted the US Ambassador to Ireland regarding the decision of the US Government to temporarily halt funding the WHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6522/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the embassies currently without an ambassador; the length of time each embassy has been without an ambassador; when each post will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6523/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the three new Irish embassies will be opened in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3502/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recently published report by an organisation (details supplied) and its statement that the rule of law should respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly; his further views on the report in the context of Catalan political prisoners and their rights on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly following on from the Catalan independent referendum in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52869/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that on 10 October 2019 the European Parliament voted for a motion for a resolution to wind up the debate on the statements by the Council and the Commission on the MFF 2021-2027, a resolution which reiterated the fact that the next MFF should represent 1.3% of the EU GNI; the amount of a net increase this would amount to annually in the case of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48565/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will join the 29 countries calling for a prohibition on fully autonomous weapons, including the ban in participating, supporting the development of and-or manufacturing or trading such lethal autonomous weapons also known as LAWS before a robotic arms race ensues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he is taking to address the latest death toll as a result of attacks on pro-democracy protesters in Sudan calling for the transfer of authority from the military to civilians after Omar al-Bashir was overthrown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24944/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the response of Ireland to the enactment of Title III and IV of the US Helms-Burton Act by the US President, Donald Trump, in May 2019 which aims to internationally strengthen the application of the blockade and economic sanctions against Cuba; his views on whether the enactment of Title III and IV will affect the progression of the EU-Cuba Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24943/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if funding is available for an event (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23184/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the recent urgent plea made by medics and an organisation (details supplied) regarding massacres in north-west Syria by constant air attacks; the efforts being made to reduce deaths in remaining conflict zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23596/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the escalating anti-Cuban rhetoric of President Trump including his latest threat to establish lawsuits against Cuban companies under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996, known as the Helms-Burton Act; if his attention has been further drawn to the damage this could pose to the continuity of co-operation that Ireland and other countries share with Cuba; the representations which have been made to the United States of America regarding the hardening of the blockade against Cuba in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17478/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he is addressing the negative consequences to the current cobalt rush in the Democratic Republic of Congo resulting from increased popularity of electric vehicles in developed countries; the way in which he plans to address the wide spectrum of corruption in the cobalt trade combined with abuses such as child labour at and around cobalt mine sites and links to state sanctioned violence and grand corruption; the extent to which he has incorporated the findings from a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17477/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that Ireland will take to engage positively in the process of elaborating on a UN treaty to regulate the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises in 2019; if Ireland will attend the OEIWGW in Geneva in October 2019 and participate formally in the discussions to elaborate a new UN treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12903/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to reports by an organisation (details supplied) of severe malnutrition in refugees and migrants in Libyan detention centres particularly in the case of children; the way in which the interception of those attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea and returning those refugees and migrants to these detention centres is justified; if he has made representations to have food items recognised as part of EU funding for the EU Trust Fund for Africa, which aims to improve conditions for detainees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14229/19]
• 2019-03-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he advocated for the strengthening of corporate accountability and increased regulation of the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises to ensure the prevention of land and human rights violations in developing countries; if he has referred to the recent report by a charity (details supplied) calling for this approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11842/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an appropriate accommodation will be allowed for a registered disabled appellant (details supplied) whose disability impeded the person sending the application in the format required by Irish Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10347/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will urge the European Union to start negotiations with President Maduro of Venezuela; if all available dispute resolution mechanisms have been utilised including existing frameworks in Latin America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9436/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will ratify the Political Dialogue and Co-operation Agreement between the EU and Cuba; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9437/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8551/19]
• 2019-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the violent response of the government of President Omar al-Bashir against protesters in Sudan in recent weeks will be condemned; if Ireland will put pressure on the EU to denounce the acts of oppression carried out by the Sudanese Government including curbing press freedom and detaining journalists and protesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/19]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will increase its diplomatic efforts through the EU to ensure South Sudan's fragile peace deals hold; the extent to which Ireland is supporting the humanitarian efforts in South Sudan that are addressing the root causes of the conflict; if his Department continues to fund and support the vital conflict resolution and peace building efforts at community level by a council (details supplied) in partnership with international non-governmental organisations, INGOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50765/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to open a new consulate general office in Faro, Portugal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39668/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the implementation of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement and its ratification by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28083/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland's concerns will be made known at European level regarding a search and rescue ship (details supplied) and the lack of true humanitarianism within the fortress Europe mentality of certain member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date with his British counterparts regarding release of files concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and other legacy issues; and if the setting up of an historic investigation unit here will receive support. [28008/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to support a boycott (details supplied) which specifically targets illegal Israeli settlement goods under international law in view of the recent killings in Gaza by Israeli state forces. [28009/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which trade and co-operation between Ireland and Cuba will be progressed following on from the 2017 memorandum of bilateral co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28010/18]
• 2018-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will voice concerns at EU and international level to request the government of Honduras to release all political prisoners and to demonstrate a commitment to ensure the safety and human rights of those detained for exercising their right to peaceful protest. [28007/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if increased assistance will be provided to humanitarian agencies in Gaza following the high number of Palestinians shot and injured during the six-week great march of return which began on 30 March 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18250/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contact he has had with Honduran officials regarding the disputed election results which took place recently in the country and the escalating violence as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2877/18]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that Shannon Airport will not be used for current and future military interventions by foreign interests in view of the United States' recent announcement to expand military intervention in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37572/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the State's humanitarian response to the unfolding famine in east Africa and the measures being taken to help prevent its escalation with millions more persons at threat of starvation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25640/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the date on which the Government will formally recognise the state of Palestine; the reason for delays in doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25639/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of representations which have been made regarding the 6,500 Palestinians currently held in Israeli prisons and detention centres, 300 of which are children; if he has made representations regarding the recent hunger strike which commenced on 17 April 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22242/17]
• 2017-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there has been progress in negotiating with the Crown Estates about Lough Swilly to provide for the regulation of aquaculture in the lough; if he will expedite a conclusion to the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8699/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has opened discussions with the EU Commission on mutual recognition agreements between the EU and UK to smooth the impact of Brexit on trade between Ireland and the UK and particularly in relation to all island trade on the island of Ireland. [2811/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has reviewed the role the Government and the UN played regarding the siege of Jadotville, including the secrecy surrounding those events upon the return of the men of A Company 35th Infantry Battalion following the ambush; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41687/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will increase pressure on Egyptian authorities to consider a person (details supplied) for the presidential pardon for young prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37517/16]
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding negotiations over ownership of Rockall; the steps being taken by him to secure Ireland’s territorial claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32243/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the negotiations with the Crown Estates in relation to the transfer of powers to the Loughs Agency in order for them to control the licensing of aquaculture within Lough Foyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32027/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to reflect and deliver on a public duty (details supplied) in his Department's statement of strategy due to be published in October 2016; the way in which his Department is engaging with the programme for a partnership Government commitment to equality and gender proofing in the departmental and budgetary process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28317/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will increase efforts to secure the release of a person (details supplied) from prison in Egypt in view of his recent decision to refuse visitors in case the visits are being used by authorities to delay the trial process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28488/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reject the provisional application of CETA and ensure that a full Dáil vote takes place on CETA before there are any moves to bring it into effect here, given widespread concerns about controversial provisions within CETA, including but not restricted to the investment arbitration provisions within CETA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27068/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland supports the process to develop an international legally binding instrument on transnational corporation and other business enterprises with respect to human rights in the UN Human Rights Council as part of the UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27069/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, in order to facilitate that Dáil Éireann will be able to make a properly informed decision on all aspects of CETA when it comes before the Houses of the Oireachtas, he will ensure that Ireland will pursue an Article 218 (11) reference to the Court of Justice under the Treaty of the Functioning of the EU to clarify the legality of the investment arbitration proposals in CETA under EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27070/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reconsider his support to the EU's current approach to the refugee crisis given the widespread criticism of the EU-Turkey deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27071/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, with Ireland's 2015 ODA allocation standing at 0.36%, he is aware that in reality Ireland has been moving away rather than towards the target since 2008; the way in which he proposes to start reversing the widening gap between actual allocation and target in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27072/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to develop a strategy for reaching the ODA target in view of the fact sustaining progress towards 0.7% requires a multi-annual plan and currently there is no such plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27073/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the way he will respond to the open letter titled Palestine's Call from a group of Palestinian civil and political society organisations which was sent to all Oireachtas Members; his plans to exert pressure on the state of Israel, through the use of sanctions and other parliamentary actions, to end its illegal occupation of Palestine and to grant Palestinian persons their rights in accordance with United Nations resolutions and international law, as requested in the letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21949/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he recognises the importance RTÉ long wave 252 will have for elderly Irish citizens in the United Kingdom now that the UK has voted to exit the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19133/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the purpose of his recent visit to Israel and if he made representations to Israeli Government officials regarding the ongoing issues surrounding the occupation of Palestinian territories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19134/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise with the authorities in Scotland the case of a person (details supplied) who has been assaulted and who has been refused medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18512/16]
• 2016-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of discussions on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in May 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11891/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost to the State of the visit by Charles Windsor to County Donegal this week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland's foreign policy advocates and supports climate justice and an equitable burden-sharing approach in tackling climate change globally; if Ireland will make a public financing pledge to the United Nation's Green Climate Fund and establish a new national mechanism, for example, a new Climate Justice Fund to provide secure and additional financing for adaptation in developing countries into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11892/16]
• 2016-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the processing time for passport renewals; why it appears that the tracking is not updated regularly; if passports are processed within the ten working days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11073/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that Ireland does not sign up to a new agreement with Turkey at the meeting of the European Council this week which, if successfully passed, will be in contravention of our international obligations to protect refugees, in accordance with the United Nations; if Ireland will contribute any further payments to Turkey or accept any more refugees, other than those agreed to in September 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5114/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the situation regarding a person (details supplied) held in an Egyptian prison; if he has made representations to officials in Egypt in view of this person's hunger strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the implementation of the stock-take report and the work of the independent chairperson of the Maghaberry Prison forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45385/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a consular visit for a prisoner (details supplied) who is in Low Moss Prison, Glasgow, Scotland and who has suffered a recent assault in the prison, given concern for the prisoner's ongoing safety. [40473/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concrete and effective pressure that his Department will place on Israel to curb the recent influx of violence in the region and to prevent the possible development of another violent conflict in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36846/15]
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his Department's contacts with the independent chairperson of the review regarding the situation in Maghaberry Prison, and the working out of the issues in the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36847/15]