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692640

registered interest
date	21/02/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Republic of Ireland has implemented enhanced employment equality legislation as required by paragraph 9 of the Chapter on rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity in the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	64844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>These questions are a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>However, it is my understanding that: since 1998, a number of pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland including the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004; the Republic of Ireland ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities in 1999, and; the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, like the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, is a UN ‘A status’ accredited National Human Rights Institution, structured and operated in accordance with the Paris Principles.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins grouped question UIN 64845 64846 question first answered 27/02/2017 15:27:49 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

692641

registered interest
date	21/02/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Republic of Ireland has ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities as required by paragraph 9 of the Chapter on rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity in the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	64845
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>These questions are a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>However, it is my understanding that: since 1998, a number of pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland including the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004; the Republic of Ireland ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities in 1999, and; the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, like the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, is a UN ‘A status’ accredited National Human Rights Institution, structured and operated in accordance with the Paris Principles.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins grouped question UIN 64844 64846 question first answered 27/02/2017 15:27:49 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

692642

registered interest
date	21/02/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Republic of Ireland has established a human rights commission with a mandate and remit equivalent to that within Northern Ireland as required by paragraph 9 of the Chapter on rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity in the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	64846
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>These questions are a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>However, it is my understanding that: since 1998, a number of pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland including the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004; the Republic of Ireland ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities in 1999, and; the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, like the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, is a UN ‘A status’ accredited National Human Rights Institution, structured and operated in accordance with the Paris Principles.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins grouped question UIN 64844 64845 question first answered 27/02/2017 15:27:49 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

682394

registered interest
date	31/01/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what information his Department holds on whether the Republic of Ireland has introduced equal status legislation since 10 April 1998 as provided by paragraph 9 of the chapter on rights, safeguarding and equality of opportunity in the Belfast Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	62551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>I am not aware of any specific information held by my Department in relation to this matter.</p><p> </p><p>It is my understanding, however, that the Republic of Ireland gave further effect to provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in domestic legislation through the European Convention of Human Rights Act 2003, and that since 1998 a number of pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland including the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins question first answered 07/02/2017 12:02:42 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

576910

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Business: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department has taken to encourage the growth of and strength of local business associations and trade partnerships in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	45097
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2016 answer text <p>Many aspects of local economic development are the responsibility of Northern Ireland Executive Ministers but promoting the commercial, business, trade and investment interests of Northern Ireland is also part of my Department’s core business. I recognise the importance of dialogue with business associations and trade partnerships. I have already met a number of business associations in Northern Ireland. I and my NIO Ministerial colleagues will be trying to meet as many local associations over the coming months as I continue my engagements with the business community across Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 15/09/2016 14:39:06 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

576911

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Coastal Areas: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has taken steps to support the Northern Ireland Executive in the regeneration of coastal areas in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	45096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2016 answer text <p>I have visited some of the coastal communities in Northern Ireland and aside from their general beauty I have seen how vital they are to local economy. Since its launch in 2012 the UK Government’s Coastal Communities Fund has helped coastal towns across the UK to strengthen their appeal as places to live, work and visit. In Northern Ireland 11 awards have been made, worth £2.5m.</p><p /><p /> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 15/09/2016 14:41:37 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

444741

registered interest
date	13/01/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Police: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent progress her Department has made on cross-border policing arrangements.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	22446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2016 answer text <p>Following the Fresh Start Agreement I attended a tri-lateral cross-border Ministerial meeting along with the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government on 21 December. At the meeting, and in accordance with the Fresh Start Agreement, we agreed new measures to enhance law enforcement co-operation aimed at tackling organised crime and criminality, including that linked to paramilitarism. In a concerted effort to tackle cross-jurisdictional organised crime, a Joint Agency Task Force has been announced by the United Kingdom Government, the Irish Government and the NI Executive.</p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 18/01/2016 10:59:22 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

444742

registered interest
date	13/01/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Flood Control: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps her Department is taking to help review and improve sea defences in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	22239
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2016 answer text <p>Sea defences are a devolved matter in Northern Ireland.</p><p>On 9 December 2015, the Chancellor announced an additional £51 million to support households and businesses affected by floods, which includes an allocation of £1.3 million to Northern Ireland. It is up to the Executive how this money is spent.</p><br /> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 21/01/2016 15:48:09 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

442728

registered interest
date	05/01/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Females: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on (a) tackling isolation of women living in rural areas and (b) providing more opportunities for women to participate in political and public life.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	21031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>I have had no discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on tackling isolation of women living in rural areas.</p><p>I have general discussions with Ministers in the Executive on a range of issues and this has included providing more opportunities for women to participate in political and public life. During the recent cross party talks, I also highlighted the importance of engaging women in community initiatives to combat the influence of paramilitary groupings. This is reflected in the Fresh Start Agreement.</p><p>The Government recognises the lack of female representation in politics and public life and further recognises the positive outcomes that result in tackling this inequality. As the 2015 Conservative Manifesto said: “We also want to increase the proportion of public appointments going to women in the next Parliament, as well as the number of female MPs.”</p><p>I have attended a number of events meeting women’s groups from across Northern Ireland and discussed the role of women in civic society and politics. This includes speaking at the Women’s Engagement Roadshow event in Belfast which highlighted the work Government is doing to improve the lives of women, and also provided women with a forum to voice their concerns about the issues that are important to them.</p><p>I welcome the fact that on 11 January Arlene Foster became Northern Ireland’s first woman First Minister.</p><br /> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 13/01/2016 15:28:00 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

438729

registered interest
date	15/12/2015
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	MI5: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what additional funding the Government plans to provide for monitoring and observation of terrorist activities by the Security Service in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	20122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/12/2015 answer text <p>It would not be appropriate for me to comment on matters which are the responsibility of the security and intelligence agencies.</p><p>The recently published Strategic Defence and Security Review includes a commitment from the UK Government to invest in capabilities needed to keep the people of the UK safe. As part of this, the Government has allocated £160 million of additional security funding to the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the next five years in order to tackle the threat from Northern Ireland Related Terrorism.</p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 23/12/2015 10:22:09 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon