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Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: That is what balance is about.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Issues (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The post of President of the UN General Assembly rotates on a regional basis. Each year, one of the regional groups nominates an individual as President of the General Assembly, who is then appointed by acclamation [i.e. without a formal voting process] for a one-year term. Mr. Kutesa is the sole candidate this year for nomination to the post. The anti-homosexuality law clearly conflicts with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The requested information by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Current vacancies at PO level and above in the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade June 2014 Grade Division Length of time the post is vacant Salary scale Principal Officer/Counsellor ICT Unit September 2007 €75,647-€92,550The Head of ICT Unit post has been temporarily filled by an Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 to 44, inclusive, together. During my visit to Belfast on 9 June 2014, I met with a wide range of political, business and community leaders. I also had the opportunity to congratulate the new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Nichola Mallon, on her appointment. In my meetings with each of the Party Leaders, I stressed the importance of delivering an agreement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: When a person renews his/her passport, s/he is required under the Passports Act, 2008 to submit the previous passport which was issued to him/her. In situations where the renewal of a passport is necessitated from loss or theft, the statement of loss section on the application form must be completed by the applicant and duly witnessed by a member of An Garda Siochána. In this case the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 provides, among other things, that only Irish citizens are entitled to be issued with Irish passports. Each application received by the Passport Service must, therefore, contain relevant evidence that clearly demonstrates that person’s entitlement to Irish citizenship before a passport can issue to him/her. The child in question was born in the State in 2010....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (11 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 and 35 together. I have consistently made clear my concerns about the use of administrative detention by the Israeli authorities. Israel is undeniably faced with serious security challenges, and may legitimately therefore have recourse in certain circumstances to special powers. However, there are clear grounds for concern that administrative detention...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The outcome of the domestic British debate on the EU could have very significant implications for Ireland, and I have, of course, been closely following developments. No decision has yet been taken on the holding of a referendum. Indeed, the question of holding a referendum may only become clear after the next UK general election. My strong belief is that the UK is better off within the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Specific legislative provisions of Acts under my Department which have been passed by the Oireachtas since 2011 but have not yet been commenced are paragraph (iv) of Section 1 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 2012. Paragraph (iv) of Section 1 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 2012 will add to the definition of “treaties governing the European Union”,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Passport demand in Ireland is seasonal. Almost 50% of all passport applications are received in the four months April –July. To meet these seasonal pressures the Passport Service has recruited and trained 157 temporary clerical officers.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Responsibilities (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 1977 provides for the delegation of statutory Ministerial powers and duties to Ministers of State. This may be done at the request of the Minister concerned, by Government Order. The relatively modest statutory powers of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade relate to consular, passport and other technical matters and it has never...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland has repeatedly drawn attention to concerns with regard to the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, both directly with the Israeli authorities, and in discussions at EU or UN level. The excessive use of administrative detention has been criticized by the EU on a number of occasions in recent years, and I have also spelt out my concerns about the practice, including here in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Staff (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government, on foot of proposals made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, nominates officers to Heads of Mission posts, including to positions as Consuls General. The nominated Consuls General are career civil servants and are subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour and the Ethics in Public Office Acts. Every Honorary Consul must agree to be supervised...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no financial assistance available from this Department in such circumstances. This Department advises the Irish citizen to speak directly with their insurance company on this matter. Also Irish citizens working abroad may have earned an entitlement to assistance under the host country’s social security system. The person can check what is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I condemn the brutal killing of Farzana Parveen, in Pakistan on Tuesday 27 May, as I condemn all such so-called “honour killings”. My Department has consulted with the Pakistani authorities and based on these contacts, it appears that the authorities in Pakistan are taking measures to bring those responsible to justice. We understand two separate investigations have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: On 29 May 2014, I met with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers in Dublin.We discussed developments in the Northern Ireland Party Leaders’ talks. We agreed that the coming weeks will be a crucial period in ensuring progress. The Secretary of State and I encouraged Party Leaders to do everything possible to take these matters forward. At our meeting we expressed...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 to 29, inclusive, together. The Good Friday and St Andrews Agreements are essential to the achievement of reconciliation and mutual trust in Northern Ireland and in the totality of relations between these islands. I continue to stress the importance of progressing implementation of all outstanding aspects of the Agreements in my ongoing contacts with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The 40thanniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings on 17 May was a reminder to us all of the painful legacy of that terrible day, and of the questions that remain unanswered. On 6 May, I met with survivors and families of the victims of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and with Justice for the Forgottenand confirmed the Government’s ongoing support for their campaign. At that meeting, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (4 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have raised my concerns at this individual’s continued detention without trial with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy, on 11 November and 23 December 2013. In addition, the Embassy of Ireland in Cairo has been in sustained and direct contact with the Egyptian authorities in relation to this case. Our Ambassador Isolde Moylan and her...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government, and our European Union partners, are completely opposed to the death penalty in all cases. We also attach the utmost importance to combating all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief. Freedom of religion or belief is one of Ireland’s priorities for our membership of the Human Rights Council, from 2013 to 2015, and we have played a central role in the...