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Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (24 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: Consular assistance was provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs, to the person mentioned by the Deputy, when her father died in Mostar, through the Irish Embassy in Slovenia, which is also accredited to Bosnia-Herzegovina. On 26 May, the Irish Embassy Ljubljana was informed that the death had occurred of an Irish national in Mostar. The Consular Section of my Department offered consular...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (24 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: The opening of further resident diplomatic missions abroad, including in Bosnia Herzegovina, 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 Slovenia is also accredited to Bosnia Herzegovina on a non-resident basis, and there are no plans...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: The following tables set out the grades, numbers and remuneration of the civil service staff in my constituency office and those of the two Ministers of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Grade/Position Number Salary Scale Executive Officer 1 Executive Officer PPC Salary Scale €32,179 – €51,054 per annum Clerical Officer 2 Clerical Officer PPC Salary Scale €24,397 –...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department. Details on these four bodies are set out below: Development Education Advisory Committee was established in 2003 following the recommendations of the Ireland Aid Review Committee. Its purpose is to advise the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Irish Aid on policy regarding development...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: The establishment of the Irish Abroad Unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2004 has greatly enhanced our capacity to develop and implement policies to support the Irish community overseas, in particular elderly people and those at risk of social exclusion. My Department remains very supportive of the excellent work of the Safe Home programme. The award of a €249,900 grant in April...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (24 Sep 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 following table details of expenditure under sub-head A7 (Consultancy) under both Votes in 2007 and to date in 2008. Expenditure under Consultancy Subhead (A07) Vote 28 Vote 29 € € 2007 245,462 2,840,000 2008 130,458 2,853,000 I...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government continues to attach the highest priority to finding a solution for our undocumented citizens in the United States. At the same time, we have also argued that the long term strength of our bilateral relationship with the United States would benefit greatly by the establishment of new immigration arrangements which would facilitate greater legal...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: Under the Government's decentralisation programme, the Development Cooperation Directorate of the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is Irish Aid's headquarters, is decentralising to Limerick. This is scheduled to be completed in early November 2008 and involves the relocation to Limerick of 138 posts. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision of office...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: I wish to share time with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: I applaud the decision taken by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance to bring this issue to the attention of the Government yesterday evening. It is in everyone's interest to take decisive and cohesive action on this issue. The international financial system has been affected by unprecedented turmoil and dislocation over recent months. Credit markets, which are central to meeting the...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: Such an over-simplistic presentation led to yesterday's inconclusive result at Congress level. That result has the potential not only to affect the US economy but also to have global ramifications. The Government's decision to introduce the legislation before the House will affect every member of Irish society. In essence, it is about employment. Deputies spoke about the decline in this...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Pat Rabbitte's party could print its own money anyway.

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: The establishment of the Irish Abroad Unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2004 has greatly enhanced our capacity to develop and implement policies to support the Irish community overseas, in particular elderly people and those at risk of social exclusion. My Department remains very supportive of the excellent work of the Safe Home programme. The award of a €249,900 grant in April...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs implements the following schemes involving awards to staff: the Scheme of Performance Related Pay Awards (for officers at the level of Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary) and the Exceptional Performance Awards Scheme. The Scheme of Performance Related Pay Awards in the Civil Service applies to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and equivalent grades. It...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, details of which are set out below. None of these bodies has the power to issue compulsory purchase orders. The Development Education Advisory Committee was established in 2003 following the recommendations of the Ireland Aid Review Committee. Its purpose is to advise the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: My Department's policy is that all portable electronic data devices are encrypted. The policy is an operational one, overseen and implemented by the Department's ICT Unit at point of issue of such devices. Full hard disk encryption has been implemented on all laptops issued by my Department in the past three years.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Micheál Martin: In the period in question two Department owned laptops have been stolen and one Department issued USB memory stick was lost. None of these items has been recovered to date. These devices did not contain any sensitive data and both laptops were encrypted.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Micheál Martin: It is eight weeks.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Micheál Martin: Come fly with me.