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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (11 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The application was received through the ordinary postal system on 08 April 2011, rather than the priority Passport Express system operated in conjunction with An Post. Due to the present high level of demand, the turnaround time for non-Passport Express postal applications is currently approximately six weeks. On the basis that all necessary documents have been submitted it is expected...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (11 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The question of Ireland's possible accession to the Antarctic Treaty System is under consideration in those Government Departments which have responsibility for the areas comprehended by the Antarctic Treaties. A Government Decision of 9 June 2010 authorised the then Minister for Foreign Affairs and the other relevant Ministers to conduct preparatory work on this issue. A process of...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Order of Business is No. 6, statements on the jobs initiative 2011 (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 6 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3.30 p.m.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Questions to the Minister for Finance will begin at 2.45 p.m. and conclude at 3.15 p.m. The Minister will then conclude the debate. Question Time is scheduled for 3.30 p.m. and the questions will be to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are two parts to this. First, there is the debate on the statement made by the Minister for Finance in announcing the jobs initiative on Tuesday. He will respond to that debate and answer questions. Second, arising from the announcement of the jobs initiative on Tuesday, a finance Bill will be introduced later in the Dáil. That will give Deputies a further opportunity to debate the...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In the course of the Minister for Finance's statement on Tuesday he outlined the reallocations and provisions being made to finance the jobs initiative. The finance Bill which arises from the announcement will be published later this month. As I have indicated, there will also be a social welfare Bill that is being progressed by the Minister for Social Protection.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: These are matters that can be raised with the Minister for Finance who has made his statement, on which the debate is continuing today in the House. The finance Bill will be published later in the month. It will provide an opportunity for every Member to debate, in detail, all the matters relating to the financing of the jobs initiative. It will also give Members an opportunity to table...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not understand the issue. If Deputy Ó Cuív or his spokesperson wants to get the advice of the Pensions Board or its view on the proposals, as Members of the House I am sure they are perfectly entitled to get that from a public body.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government regards the issue of distressed mortgage holders as a matter of great urgency. We are very concerned about the difficulties in which mortgage holders find themselves when these matters are brought before the courts. A personal insolvency Bill is planned for 2012 and is in the course of being developed in the Department of Justice and Equality to provide for a new framework...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no long-fingering of this matter. If the Deputy had listened to the reply instead of having predetermined what the answer was going to be, she would have heard me say very clearly that the personal insolvency Bill is planned for 2012-----

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Yes, and also that interim measures are being planned for the civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill which is in the course of being drafted with a view to publication as soon as possible this year.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The legal clarity that can be brought to that will be the provisions of the finance Bill which will be introduced in the House later this month, as I said. The Deputy will have an opportunity to comment on that at the time and of proposing amendments to it, if he so wishes.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That legislation is with the Attorney General at present and there is as yet no date.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: If any Supplementary Estimate is required it will be introduced although I am not aware any such Estimate is required. There are no plans to interfere with the constitutional rights of Members of the House, who are always expected to comply with the law. I understand Deputy Ó Snodaigh had some issues in regard to that not so long ago.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is being drafted, with a view to publication as soon as possible this year. The content of that Bill is a matter for the Minister responsible for its introduction, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. Matters in respect of the temporary pension levy will be contained in the Finance Bill, which will be published later this month.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The matter of upward-only rent is being considered for inclusion in the Property Services Bill which is already on Committee Stage in the House. The Minister is discussing with the Attorney General the possibility of introducing amendments to the Bill on this Stage.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are two matters here. The two visits planned, that next week of Queen Elizabeth and that later of President Obama, will be of enormous economic benefit to this country-----

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: -----in terms of tourism and trade, investment and jobs. We must look at the issue in that light. I understand the Whips discussed yesterday the schedule of business for next week and this schedule will be circulated later today.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand this is a very large, detailed and complex Bill of consolidation and it is unlikely it will be introduced before next year.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I answered a question on that matter.