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Written Answers — Foreign Military Aircraft: Foreign Military Aircraft (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 38 together. The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 provides that no foreign military aircraft shall fly over or land in the State save on the express invitation or with the express permission of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Order specifies that foreign military aircraft includes "naval, military and air force aircraft, and...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 7 today, which was as follows. Ireland's long-standing concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza is well known. As I stated in my reply to the Priority Question on Gaza, the slight relaxation of the terms of the blockade in the last year has been completely insufficient. Along with our EU Partners, we are continuing to press for a full...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Initiatives: Diplomatic Initiatives (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Following the visit to Cuba by my predecessor, Micheál Martin, T.D. in February 2009 and a reciprocal visit by the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parilla to Dublin in May 2009, the two sides agreed to examine how the bilateral relationship between Ireland and Cuba might be taken forward. The levels of trade between Ireland and Cuba are low at present. However, in the course of...

Written Answers — Overseas Tourism: Overseas Tourism (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The statistics sought by the Deputy are not immediately available to my Department. I will make enquiries with the relevant authorities in Cuba through the Irish Embassy in Mexico which is accredited to Cuba. The Deputy will be notified as soon as the information is available.

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I assume that the Deputy's question relates to difficulties which Irish citizens have encountered in both a commercial and private capacity in relation to business and property in Portugal. Providing assistance to Irish business is a key part of the work of our Embassy network, in close co-operation with the relevant State Agencies. Embassies can support Irish companies in a number of ways,...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Details of the numbers of diplomatic staff, by grade, assigned to the Embassies in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Cairo are set out in the table. Foreign language proficiency is one of the attributes that are taken into consideration by my Department when selecting officers for posting abroad. Officers wishing to be considered for posting are required to submit up-to-date language skills audits...

Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department is aware of around 360 Irish citizens in Bahrain. The Department's travel advice for Bahrain strongly advises Irish citizens to register their details with the Irish Embassy in Riyadh, which is accredited to Bahrain. Registration is voluntary and citizens can register by completing a travel registration form on the Department's website www.dfa.ie. The information submitted...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government of Colombia has repeatedly stated its determination to bring an end to violence in Colombia within the framework of the Justice and Peace Law, which provides an overall legal framework for the demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration of illegal armed groups into Colombian society. Since 2004, the Organization of American States (OAS) Mission to Support the Peace Process...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service has no record of a passport application for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The following are the intended staffing arrangements and associated monthly salary costs by grade for my constituency office and those of Ministers of State O'Sullivan and Creighton. These arrangements are in line with the Government's decision of 15 March 2011 to reduce maximum permitted constituency office staffing levels for Ministers of the Government and Ministers of State. Clerical...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department to which I make appointments as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. These are: the Ireland - United States Commission for Educational Exchange (the Fulbright Commission); the Development Education Advisory Committee, the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group, and the Emigrant Services Advisory Committee. The Fulbright...

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In the strict sense of international law and practice, the question of neutrality does not arise during peacetime but only during a state of war, when the neutrality of a state would be embodied in an attitude of impartiality towards the belligerents. Ireland is one of a number of States which proclaims to pursue a policy of neutrality or non-alignment in peacetime. It is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Programme for Government contains a number of proposals that are wholly or partly the responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs. These include proposals related to repairing Ireland's reputation in the EU and the wider international community; Ireland's Overseas Development Aid programme and its review; matters relating to Northern Ireland; and consideration of the transfer of...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The passport application was submitted at the end of January through the ordinary post, rather than the recommended Passport Express Service operated by An Post. When examined the photographs supplied did not meet the Passport Service photo guidelines, which are based on internationally accepted standards. The Passport Service wrote to the applicant requesting new photographs, which have...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Between 2000 and 27 January 2011, my Department has given €259,048.68 to the Institute of International and European Affairs and its predecessor, the Institute for European Affairs. This funding included fees for annual corporate membership for the Department, payments for the production and printing of publications on European matters, and payments for organising lecture series and...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. a4, motion re establishment of Select Committee on Europe Day; No. b4, motion re arrangements to facilitate Europe Day; No. 7, Biological Weapons Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, to adjourn at 12.30 p.m. today, if not previously concluded; No. 6, statements on the EU/IMF Programme (resumed), to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded;...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has raised the issue of Sellafield with the British Government. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has been in touch with his British counterpart and has been in contact with the relevant authorities following the Fukushima episode in Japan. I am aware that five people have been arrested close to the Sellafield plant. I understand that they are...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy has raised three matters. First, I thank her for welcoming the fact that the Dáil will have a dedicated debate on Europe on Monday, marking Europe Day. I look forward to the contributions during that debate. Second, the Deputy asked about the committees and it is hoped that arrangements for their establishment will be finalised once the composition of the Seanad is completed....

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation on this matter has not been prepared or brought to Government. When legislation is considered by the Government it will be introduced in the House. The commitment on water charges is in the programme for Government, which makes clear that water metering will be introduced, but there will be a free household allowance. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: No legislation is required.