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Dáil Éireann Vol. 980 Wednesday, No. 2 27 February 2019 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Insert Date Here 27/02/2019A00100Ceisteanna - Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97 27/02/2019A00200Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97 27/02/2019A00300Middle East Peace Process � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97 27/02/2019B02700Sectarian Violence � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 100 27/02/2019C00300Brexit Issues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 103 27/02/2019C01200Human Rights Cases � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 105 27/02/2019D01300Humanitarian Access � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 107 27/02/2019E01700Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 110 27/02/2019E01800Foreign Conflicts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 110 27/02/2019G01500EU Issues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 116 27/02/2019H00600Northern Ireland � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 117 27/02/2019K00300Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 121 27/02/2019Q00600Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders’ Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 134 27/02/2019T00700Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 143 27/02/2019T00900Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 144 27/02/2019T01000Child Abuse � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 144 27/02/2019V00150Community Employment Schemes Supervisors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 146 27/02/2019W00300Public Transport Provision � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 149 27/02/2019X00400National Dementia Strategy Implementation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 152 27/02/2019Y00700Estimates for Public Services 2019: Message from Select Committee � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 155 27/02/2019Z00100Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 155 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Céadaoin, 27 Feabhra 2019 Wednesday, 27 February 2019 Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9�30 a�m� Paidir. Prayer. 27/02/2019A00100Ceisteanna - Questions 27/02/2019A00200Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions 27/02/2019A00300Middle East Peace Process 27/02/2019A004001� Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the meeting he held with EU and Arab Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East peace process; the progress made; and if he will make a statement on the matter� [9756/19] 27/02/2019A00500Deputy Niall Collins: Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the meeting he held recently between EU and Arab Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East peace process? I would be grateful if he could give us as much detail as possible on what was achieved at the meeting� 27/02/2019A00600Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade(Deputy Simon Coveney): A group of Arab and European Foreign Ministers met in Dublin on 18 and 19 February at my invitation for a discussion on the current state of the Middle East peace process� As well as the Palestin- ian Foreign Minister and me, Ministers from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Jordan, Spain and Sweden were present, as was the Secretary General of the Arab League� The participants were welcomed to Ireland by President Higgins and by the Taoiseach before the meeting� I had invited this group of Ministers based on my previous engagements with them on this issue in the past 18 months� Although there were a number of EU Ministers present, we did not, of course, represent the European Union as a whole� All of those present shared a vision for peace and believed in a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state solution. In our view, that is essential to a successful new peace plan� 98 27 February 2019 Ministers emphasised their support for a comprehensive Middle East peace process which met the legitimate rights and aspirations of both parties: the right of Palestinians to freedom and statehood and the right of Israelis to security and regional acceptance� We urged international mobilisation and serious and effective negotiations to create a political horizon so as to counter disillusionment and potential radicalisation� Participants reiterated their support for every cred- ible effort to get such serious negotiations started. As it was always envisaged that the meeting would be a private discussion, we did not pro- duce a declaration or long public statement� This format allowed for the maximum openness and straight talking, which we certainly had� Therefore, I will not comment in detail on who said what� What I can say is the purpose of the meeting was to bring people together who had a shared interest in a peace plan which might emerge in the coming months landing successfully in terms of both content and approach� 27/02/2019A00700Deputy Niall Collins: The Minister said there were six European countries represented, as well as Jordan and Egypt� Can he tell us if representatives from Israel were invited and, if so, did they decline? Were there other invitees who either declined or did not turn up? Fianna Fáil shares the Government’s interest in the Middle East peace process� It is a long-running conflict. A two-state solution which would deliver a fully sovereign state of Palestine indepen- dent of and coexisting with Israel is a goal we all want to achieve� It is a cause of concern for us all that, despite condemnation by Ireland, the European Union and many in the international community, Israel is continuing the settlement programme in the occupied territories� This is counterproductive and will work against any peace initiative� My party and I wholly condemn the anti-Semitic attacks and increase in anti-Semitic activity across Europe and elsewhere, of which recent events in France are examples� Were representatives from Israel invited to the meeting? Who else declined? Was there any consensus on the way forward? Does the Tánaiste accept that Israel is acting unilaterally in continuing to build settlements in the occupied ter- ritories? Does he also accept that it is in breach of international law? 27/02/2019A00800Deputy Simon Coveney: I have been very clear many times that we think the expansion of settlements in occupied territory is in breach of international law� We believe it should not be happening, as it undermines the capacity to have a viable two-state solution and makes it more difficult to negotiate. It also undermines the context in which we can achieve a fair settlement and causes unnecessary tension� For many reasons, I have been vocal and critical of expanding settlements in the West Bank� I join the Deputy in absolutely rejecting and criticising comments that may be linked with anti-Semitism, something against which we should all stand up� Given the past history of anti- Semitism in the European Union, it is something we need to guard against in the future and learn lessons from� Everybody who was invited to the meeting came� The initiative arose from a conversation I had with the Palestinian Foreign Minister, Mr� al-Maliki, last June� 27/02/2019A00900An Leas-Cheann Comhairle: The Tánaiste will have another minute� I urge Deputies to keep to the times allocated� 27/02/2019A01000Deputy Niall Collins: When the Tánaiste makes his subsequent reply, he might tell us whether the Israelis were invited� In September 2018, when he announced that he was conven- ing the meeting, he said Ireland would be forced to recognise the state of Palestine� Is it still his 99 Dáil Éireann thinking that we will be forced to do so? Why do we not just go ahead and do it now? Is there anything going on in the background in respect of the long-promised US peace initiative which we are awaiting? Elections are due to be held in Israel in April� Will the Tánaiste
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