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Written Answers — European External Action Service: European External Action Service (1 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: There has been substantial work in recent weeks on the European External Action Service (EEAS) which is an important innovation under the Lisbon Treaty supporting the work of the new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton. On 25 March the High Representative presented her proposal for a Council Decision on the organisation and functioning of the EEAS,...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: A passport application for the named person was registered with the Passport Office in Balbriggan on 23 March, 2010. It was received through the Passport Express service which is a ten day guarantee service that is provided by the Passport Office in partnership with An Post. However, due to industrial action the Passport Express guarantee was suspended on 4 March. As a result it is presently...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The immediate context for reported incidents of intimidation is the run-up to Presidential elections which will be held in Rwanda on 9th August this year. The main political party in Rwanda is the RPF, the Rwandan Patriotic Front, chaired by President Kagame, which has a large majority in government. There are many smaller parties which work in coalition with the RPF and do not have strong...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Office provides a comprehensive range of options for citizens to apply for passports. In addition to the public counter service in Dublin and Cork applications may be made by express post through some 1,000 post offices across the country and some 70 post offices in Northern Ireland. While the originally guaranteed 10 working day service is not currently available applications...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: Since I became Minister for Foreign Affairs, I have set as a key priority for my Department the promotion of our economic interests abroad. I have charged the Promoting Ireland Abroad Division of the Department, as well as our Missions abroad, to work closely with the relevant Government Departments and economic State Agencies to assist trade, investment and tourism efforts and to convey...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Office has no record of any passport application for the person in question. However, the reference numbers quoted may be citizenship application reference numbers. Citizenship is a matter for the Minister of Justice Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: During my visit to Egypt in February I raised this case with the Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs. I emphasised the fact that this abduction is causing great distress to the child's family in Ireland and sought the assistance of the Minister to resolve this case in a speedy manner. In a follow-up to this meeting the Embassy in Cairo submitted a note to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: There has been a United States embargo on Cuba since 1962. The EU has a longstanding position on the US embargo, most recently expressed in the EU Presidency statement on 28 October 2009 during the debate in the General Assembly on the resolution on the " Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba". In this...

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The arrangements regarding the use of Shannon by the US military are long-standing and have been in place for many years. President Obama's welcome acknowledgement of the assistance of Ireland in this regard does not in any way reflect a shift in policy and has no implications whatsoever for Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 610 together. The table below sets out the details of the equipment currently deployed in my Department: Personal Computers 2,248 Laptops 399 Photocopiers 172 Laser printers 697 Inkjet printers 110 Multifunctional Devices Nil

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: 2010 â'¬27,000 to date 2009 â'¬112,600 2008 â'¬121,000 2007 â'¬145,000 2006 â'¬113,000

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: My Department procures its supply of photocopying paper through the central Government draw-down contract put in place by the National Procurement Service (NPS) of the Office of Public Works. I understand that Minister Mansergh is replying to the Deputy in the detail required. I might add that in procuring paper, the Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to the green agenda and follows...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The person in question had been dealing directly with the Passport Officer in London. He is not travelling until April 29th. His passport was dispatched from the Passport Office in London on April 13th.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: Goods produced in settlements in the West Bank are not per se illegal, but they are not entitled to benefit from the EU's preferential tariff rates. This principle has been recently confirmed in an important European Court ruling in the Brita case. The total exclusion of goods originating in settlements, without also affecting general West Bank produce, would involve significant legal and...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The person in question collected his passport from the Passport office in Molesworth Street on Thursday 1 April.

Written Answers — Counterfeit Passports: Counterfeit Passports (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: The first indication we received of the use of false Irish passports in connection with the killing of Mr. Mahmoud al Mabhouh was on 4 February, when local press reports in Dubai stated that several suspects were believed to have entered Dubai on Irish passports. The Ambassador of Ireland to the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Ciarán Madden, immediately contacted the UAE Foreign Ministry to seek...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 23 March 2010 and am now happy to be in a position to provide costs as requested by the Deputy. St. Patrick's Day offers a unique opportunity to raise Ireland's profile, promote our interests overseas, to strengthen bilateral relations, provide support for Irish communities abroad and to deepen the connection with our Diaspora. There is an...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: It is very difficult to generate enthusiasm on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: When it is finished in the other House.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Broughan is just casually asking the question.