Results 8,101-8,120 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As already indicated, the legislation is being discussed by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Attorney General. It is intended to use the opportunity of another piece of legislation to bring the legislative proposals before the House. Obviously, I cannot comment on the detail of what will be in the legislation until the discussions are completed.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I cannot comment on the content of the legislation. That is a matter the Deputy can pursue with the Minister directly. With regard to the debate on the Irish language, the arrangements for that can be made by the Whips.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not in a position to say at this point whether the intellectual property protocol will require legislation. It is something that is being considered by the Minister.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The jobs budget will involve a statement to the House. The Government is giving priority to jobs and to getting people back to work. No matter the semantics of what it is called, let us be clear that the Government is determined to deal with the issue of jobs as part of the process of economic recovery we want to bring about given the mess we have inherited. The fiscal responsibility Bill...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is not. It is about a document that has been laid before the House.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In order to be helpful to Deputy Boyd Barrett, again this is something I would have thought he would have welcomed. It is a proposal for an agreement-----

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Let me give the Deputy the answer. It is a proposal for an agreement between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, providing for the liberalisation of trade between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority. I would have thought this is something he would have warmly welcomed.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am deeply concerned at recent reports of the use of force against Camp Ashraf residents in Iraq and the resulting loss of life. I fully support the statement on 9 April by EU High Representative Ashton condemning the recent violence in Camp Ashraf, and particularly her renewal of the EU's repeated call on the Iraqi government to refrain from the use of violence and to show full respect for...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Union maintains diplomatic relations with almost every country in the world. Through engagement with these countries, the EU aims to promote the common values and interests of the Union, to develop and consolidate democracy and the rule of law and to promote respect for human rights. The European Council, which defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU,...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently 313 staff in the Passport Service working in the Passport Offices in Dublin City Centre, Balbriggan, Cork and London. Passport demand is seasonal with almost 50% of all passport applications received in the four months April – July. To cope with the temporary seasonal increase in applications, temporary clerical officers are employed annually during the high demand...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The table below contains details of the numbers of staff by grade in my Department in December 2002, December 2005 and December 2010. The figures include officers from other Government Departments serving in our missions abroad, most notably Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels, and exclude approximately 300 locally-engaged staff. Similar information for the period prior...

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is fully committed to protecting Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality, characterised by non-participation in military alliances. This policy has been underpinned by a set of complementary values which includes the protection of human rights; support for development; and the promotion of disarmament and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. Over the...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The arrangement whereby citizens aged 65 and over were exempted from passport fees was introduced in 2005. The decision to re-introduce fees for citizens aged 65 or over was announced in the Budget last December. This budgetary measure took effect from 11 April 2011, which was the date set out in the Statutory Instrument 47/2011 signed by the then Taoiseach and acting Minister for Foreign...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The following are the intended staffing arrangements for my constituency office and those of Minister of State O'Sullivan and Minister of State Creighton. These arrangements will be in line with the Government's decision on 15 March 2011 to reduce maximum permitted constituency office staffing levels for Ministers of the Government and Ministers of State. Staff members appointed to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. The figures take account of officers of other Government Departments serving in our Missions abroad, most notably Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels and in Visa Offices operated within Embassies by staff seconded from the Department of Justice and Equality. Those include some staff whose salaries...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade I intend to meet regularly with my foreign counterparts at EU and international level, both abroad and here in Dublin. I have already met my EU counterparts at the Gymnich informal meeting of Foreign Ministers in Budapest on 11-12 March, and again at last week's meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. I will continue to engage with my...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The standard processing time for all passports received through the Passport Express Service or over the counter in the Passport Office in Dublin City Centre or in Cork is 10 working days. Applicants can ask to have an application expedited in the case of urgent business. In such cases, the Passport Office may issue a passport within 3 working days. A fee of €55, which is additional to...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (19 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. Through the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP), my Department provides funding to not-for-profit organisations and projects to support Irish communities overseas, with a particular focus on initiatives that address the needs of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable Irish emigrants. Details of all grant recipients since 2006 can be found on...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Conditions in Afghanistan remain difficult. Decades of conflict have taken their toll on the country and its people, leaving much of the Afghan population living in abject poverty. In desperation, some families are forced to sell their children into the illegal practice of "Bacha bazi". The plight of these children has been highlighted by a number of United Nations officials, including the...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 5, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the dispatch of a further contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); No. 9, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Report and Final Stages (resumed) to adjourn at 2 p.m today if not previously concluded; No. 7 Criminal Justice (Community Service)...