Results 581-600 of 939 for speaker:Noel Treacy

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: It has always been the Government's position that in such circumstances the Garda Síochána would exercise its powers of entry and search an aircraft.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Not alone are we consistent in our attitude but we are the first country to raise this matter several times with the United States. It has been raised by the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and I.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: There is no doubt whatsoever about the assurances we have received. The situation that has been raised pertaining to the transiting of a soldier has nothing to do with extraordinary rendition. It is only a red herring that is being used to create a scare among the people.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Of course, I have answered it.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I have given the Deputy more information and factual information, but it is like everything, he does not like facts.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The Deputy has given a spurious concoction of misinformation——

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: ——to deliberately mislead the public.

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: If there was anything to be covered up, or if something was wrong, does the Deputy think the officer in charge of the soldier in question would have asked for permission to take him off the aeroplane?

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: What is wrong with that?

Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Does the Deputy want them to walk around naked?

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Human trafficking, which is an important issue for Ireland and the European Union, featured in the conclusions of this month's meeting of the European Council. It was listed as one of the areas in which the EU can deliver concrete results to benefit the citizens of the EU. The Council's conclusions express its determination to pursue the fight against human trafficking by fully utilising the...

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: If the Deputy had listened to my earlier answer, the position would be very clear to him.

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: He asked why I did not answer this question the last time we dealt with such matters. This was and is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Minister, Deputy McDowell. At that time, it was proper for that Department to answer the question. Since then, this matter has been on the agenda of a meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Council in...

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I would like to be allowed to respond. We have spent millions of euro on our impregnable passport system, which is the most outstanding system in the world.

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Not likely. I know what I am talking about. I have seen the investment, the technology and the quality of the staff. I have seen the system in operation. I am proud of all the people who operate it. An outstanding service is being delivered to the people of this country in Dublin and Cork.

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I am coming to that point. The Deputy spoke about young people who came to Ireland after people from their own countries applied on their behalf for visas for them. When such people were taken into this country, they were checked to ensure all their paperwork and documentation was in order. Nobody was aware that the children in question were to be exploited at a later stage. Such behaviour is...

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: Human trafficking is a crime. The exploitation of any individual is a crime. Our laws are being updated. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has responded to the issues which have arisen. Ireland is ensuring, in co-operation with its EU partners, that the various regulations are being tightened at EU level——

Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: ——in order that people committing crimes of this nature are not allowed to get through the net at any time.

Human Rights Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, which is the licensing authority for Ireland's export control system, consults the Department of Foreign Affairs on all military licence applications and on some applications relating to controlled dual use goods. Ireland's export control system is implemented in a manner that fully meets its obligations as an EU member state and a...

Human Rights Issues. (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Treacy: I have already answered questions on the Palestinian-Israeli situation. What relevance does it have to this question?