"13. What recent discussions he has had with the Colombian Government regarding human rights and peace talks in that country...." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"The Minister of State recently told the House he would make representations to the Colombian Government regarding the arrest of leading trade unionist Huber Ballesteros. Will the Minister update us on what progress has been made, including a possible visit to Mr Ballesteros in prison, and what does he think …..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"Will the Minister join me in congratulating the non-governmental organisation Justice for Colombia on bringing together joint representatives from this House to meet the FARC representatives in the peace talks in Cuba? Can he tell us what human rights discussions took place between the Prime Minister and President Santos earlier …..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"8. What assessment he has made of the political consequences in the middle east of the exploration for oil and gas off the coast of Cyprus...." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that response. He will be aware that Cyprus has moved on from olive oil to crude oil, and there are genuine concerns among all Cypriot people that the illegal occupying forces in the north may wish to assist the exploration of that oil against the …..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"Unfortunately, we have to proceed with the business of the House. It is extremely discourteous of the Department to treat the Select Committee as it has done and I am sure that the appropriate people will be aware of exactly what has happened. However, I am unclear how that can …..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech