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Written Answers — Judicial Investigations: Judicial Investigations (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Extradition proceedings in relation to the case raised by the Deputy are currently before the courts. As the Deputy will be aware, the courts are independent in the exercise of their functions. Further, neither I nor my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform hold a function in relation to the determination of the current judicial proceedings. Accordingly, it would not be...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: In relation to prisoners overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs cannot intervene on their behalf until the prisoner requests our assistance. I understand that the Department has not to date received any such request. I can assure the Deputy that should the person in question request our assistance, we will be happy to raise his case with the British authorities.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: I have had contact with the Japanese Ambassador on a number of occasions over the past year, when I had the opportunity to exchange views on a range of issues. The Japanese Ambassador and the officials of the Japanese Embassy have ready access to all officials in my Department at the highest level, and officials of the two sides meet on a regular basis.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: From time to time, the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs, Mr David Miliband, and I arrange to meet bilaterally in either London or Dublin. At the moment we are looking at the possibility of meeting in July, other commitments permitting. In any event I would expect to meet the Secretary of State at the scheduled General Affairs and External Relations Councils and European...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. Advertising undertaken by my Department in Ireland typically includes advisory notices on public opening hours over holiday periods, changes in passport application procedures and fees, job vacancy advertisements, phone book information, and public information notices relating to Ireland's official aid programme. The following table...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: In June and December 2008, the General Affairs and External Relations Council decided in principle to agree to an Israeli request to further develop or 'upgrade' relations between the EU and Israel. This took place in the context where the Action Plan setting out the details of EU-Israeli cooperation, principally in practical spheres such as transport, health, etc., was coming up for...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Very brave.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has heard about it now.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: It is in the hands of the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Fadó, fadó.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: We will have more substance this time.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Come on. Hold it up. Is Strumpet Street back?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: That is terrible.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: He is out of order.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Luadh ag na dóirse é. Bhí ráfla ag dul tríd an tír, ach is cosúil nach raibh éinne freagrach as nó nár luaigh éinne an t-ábhar sin.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Caithfidh an Teachta é a léamh arís agus na geallúintí atá leis.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has already reported to the House on the institutional issues that were resolved at the Council, namely, Ireland's Lisbon treaty guarantees and the appointment of a new President of the Commission. I will return to Ireland's legally binding guarantee on security and defence in a moment, but first I wish to report on the important foreign policy issues we considered in Brussels....

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Under Lisbon, a new external action service would mean that the professional work of EU experts in conflict prevention and peacekeeping can be better co-ordinated. The Lisbon treaty is about providing the Union with an enhanced capacity for peacekeeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the UN charter. It is worth recalling...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: The current Commission is due to reach its conclusion in November, which is why we indicated last December that if we received the necessary guarantees and the change in regard to each member state retaining its Commissioner, we would put the issue before the people to facilitate the formation of the new Commission under the Lisbon treaty. If the new Commission is appointed under the Nice...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: On the Commissioner issue, that is obviously a function of the Executive and in due course the Taoiseach will take that decision. All of the activities of the Government in this direction will be to secure an important position for Ireland in a new Commission. Of course, we must pass the Lisbon treaty first. If we seek a position of clout, a prerequisite would be the need to endorse and...