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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport was issued by the Passport Service to the person in question on 17 July, 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU PEACE III Programme aims to promote peace and reconciliation through measures which specifically encourage a cross-community focus. Projects administered by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland must satisfy strict criteria to receive EU PEACE III funding and are monitored in this regard by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and the relevant lead departments; the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Exports Data (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 107 together. The total value of goods exports in 2012 was €92 billion, representing an increase of 0.9% on the 2011 figure (€91 billion), while goods exports for the first seven months of 2013 reached €51 billion; a decrease of 5.8% on the same period in 2012 (€54 billion). This decrease in goods exports is largely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers. According to reports received, an incident occurred on the afternoon of 9 July 2013 when seven Israeli Defence Force soldiers and an officer were involved in detaining a five-year-old Palestinian child. The child was detained in Hebron after he reportedly threw a stone at a car belonging to a settler. I understand that he was taken home...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. My Department's records indicate that permission was granted for the landing of 51 foreign government/ military aircraft carrying Heads of State or Heads of Government from other nations. Permission was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Plants (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In his latest report to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors (and, in parallel, to the United Nations Security Council) regarding the implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran (report dated 28 August 2013), the IAEA Director General has stated again that the Agency is not...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I met with the Governor of California, Mr Jerry Brown, on 15 July last in the course of his private visit to Ireland. Governor Brown and I had a very useful meeting on a range of issues. We discussed the common economic issues facing both Ireland and California - the challenges in the global economic environment, tackling public finances and our shared interest in key sectors like...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I attended the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council which took place in Brussels on 22 July last.As the Deputy will be aware, a wide range of issues were discussed at the Council meeting and important Conclusions were agreed across a number of key policy areas; these Conclusions may be accessed on the official EU website . High Representative (HR) Ashton's opening remarks touched upon Water...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The scale and deployment of our diplomatic and honorary consul network is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis taking account also of the resources available to us at this time. There are no immediate plans to appoint an Honorary Consul in Libya nor to establish an Embassy there. My Department is unaware of any offer to fund an Embassy having being made by the Libyan...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In October 2011, responsibility for the coordination of EU policy formally transferred from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to a newly created EU Affairs and Coordination Division in the Department of the Taoiseach. The new arrangements responded to the evolution of EU institutional structures and practices following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, in particular the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Grade *Full-time equivalent number serving on 31 July 2013 Equivalent civil service grade Secretary General 1 Secretary General Second Secretary 2 Second Secretary Deputy Secretary 3 Deputy Secretary Assistant Secretary 30 Assistant Secretary Counsellor 55 Principal Officer First Secretary 98.9*...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Kingdom of Morocco were established in 1975. The Moroccan Embassy in Dublin was headed for some years by a Chargé d'Affaires, but since 2009 Morocco has been represented here at Ambassador level. The Irish Ambassador to Portugal is accredited to Morocco. Ireland also has two Honorary Consuls in Morocco; in Agadir and Casablanca respectively....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Service Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no plans to transfer the Passport Service to the Department of Justice and Equality at this time. The Passport Service continues to work on a number of service enhancements and I would like to see this process completed before further consideration is given to any transfer. There are security implications in the outsourcing of passport processing. Best international practice, as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I undertook a political and trade mission to China (Beijing and Shanghai) from 30 July to 3August 2013, at the invitation of the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. The purpose of my visit was to strengthen the high-level political engagement necessary to deliver on the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Ireland and China, to support Irish companies doing business in China, to promote...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney completed his Mission as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ireland on 14 December 2012. Pending the nomination of his successor, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the United States of America is acting in the capacity of Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim. The appointment of a new Ambassador is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a roster of observers for election monitoring missions. We aim to ensure that, when requested, Ireland is represented at an appropriate level on international observation missions for elections and constitutional referendums. Irish observers participate primarily in missions organised by the European Union and the Organisation for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: During my recent political and trade mission to China (30th July- 3rd August), I announced that Ireland has secured full market access to China for salmon exports. This follows on from intensive negotiations with the Chinese authorities by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) in conjunction with the Irish Embassy in Beijing. The conclusion of these negotiations represents an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 102 to 104, inclusive, together. I have been monitoring the situation in the Russian Federation very carefully and share the concerns of the Deputies and indeed of the many citizens who have written to me about the recent Russian legislation. I am on record in the Dáil and elsewhere confirming Ireland’s firm commitment to combating...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government continues to monitor the situation in relation to Gibraltar as well as the ongoing discussions between the UK and Spain on the issues involved. In common with other EU Member States and with the European Commission, Ireland hopes that the two Governments and all parties involved will be able to address these matters in an open and constructive spirit and in a manner which...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have no plans at present to close or otherwise alter our diplomatic accreditation to Egypt as a result of recent unrest in the country.The Irish Embassy in Cairo has continued operating throughout recent months and has provided the normal range of services to Irish citizens and businesses, as well as keeping my Department updated on the evolving situation, and representing the interests of...