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Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I will be here. The Lisbon treaty has me at home.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Hear, hear.

Burma Tragedy: Motion (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I move: That Dáil Éireann, seriously concerned by the impact of Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma/Myanmar on 2 and 3 May, causing enormous destruction, injuries and loss of life in Burma/Myanmar: expresses its deepest sympathy for the people of Burma/Myanmar; condemns the restrictions on humanitarian access which undermines the principles of humanitarian response, so essential to save lives...

Burma Tragedy: Motion (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I thank Deputies Timmins, Breen and Higgins for their contributions. I also thank them for their agreement on the fundamentals regarding the Burmese situation and the devastating impact of the cyclone on the country and its people. The debate has been constructive and informative. I again pass on the condolences of the Government, the Oireachtas and our people to the people of...

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I move: That Dáil Éireann, concerned at the deadlock of the democratic process in Zimbabwe following the elections of 29 March 2008, the reported widespread violence and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in that country: calls on the African Union and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to lead international pressure for a democratic and peaceful resolution to the current crisis;...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105, 108 and 109 together. There are no State boards or agencies operating under the responsibility of my Department. There are, however, four advisory committees and one educational commission which operate under its aegis. During the period in question, appointments were made in respect of only one of these bodies, namely the Emigrant Services Advisory...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table in respect of attendance by Ministers at the Department of Foreign Affairs at the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the European Union, and of the number of decisions taken at these Councils. It is comparatively rare that decisions at the GAERC are subject to a vote. In the period under review, this...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers. The person concerned was detained in connection with the alleged promotion of a general strike in Egypt on 6 April. I understand that she was released without charge on 23 April, following an instruction by the Public Prosecutor of Egypt. The Government continues to monitor the human rights situation in Egypt through our Embassy in Cairo,...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (15 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Where my Department requires legal advice on matters other than those which are dealt with by the Department's own Legal Division, such advice is usually provided by the Chief State Solicitor's Office or the Office of Attorney General, who in turn may retain counsel if this is required. In particular circumstances, my Department may engage solicitors or barristers to assist on a particular...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for two Votes — Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs) and Vote 29 (International Cooperation). I have set out in the table details of expenditure under sub-head A7 (Consultancy) under both Votes since 1 January 2008, and for each of the previous 5 years. Year Subhead A7 Expenditure Vote 28 Subhead A7 Expenditure Vote 29 (€) (€) 2003 630,295...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The table sets out the number and cost of mobile phones, or such communications equipment, issued to staff in my Department for the past three years. Year Number of mobile Phones Annual cost of mobile phones â'¬ 2005 241 205,107.27 2006 215 179,886.85 2007 220 166,909.03

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Office can only issue a passport to an Irish Citizen. The person in question was born in Ireland in 2005. Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 2004, persons born in the State after 1 January 2005, where neither parent is an Irish or British citizen or otherwise entitled to reside without restriction in the State or in Northern Ireland, may claim citizenship by birth...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The requested details for each Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State at my Department during the period in question are set out below: Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister Ray Burke T.D. June 1997 to October 1997 Four civil servants were employed in the constituency office of the Minister. Minister David Andrews T.D. October 1997–January 2000 No civil servants were employed in...

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Cyclone Nargis struck Burma-Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008 with winds up to 200 km/h, sweeping through the delta region and the country's main city and former capital, Yangon. Damage from the cyclone was most severe in the delta region, where the effects of extreme winds were compounded by a sizable storm surge that destroyed an estimated 95% of housing. Yangon sustained a direct hit, which...

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: A country that was once termed the "rice bowl of Asia" has over many years been reduced to abject and desperate poverty in many of its regions by mismanagement, corruption and military offensives against Burma's own people. A country rich in natural resources is now one of the ten poorest countries in the world, its wealth in precious metals, stones, minerals and hardwoods plundered by the...

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: We had it yesterday in the foreign affairs committee.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy should stop badgering the Chair.

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Thirty Bills——

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (21 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The opening of further resident diplomatic missions abroad, including the Ukraine, is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis. However, any expansion of our overseas network can only be undertaken on the basis of clear priorities. The current position is that our Ambassador to the Czech Republic is also accredited to the Ukraine on a non-resident basis, and there are no plans at...