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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security calls for an increase in the participation of women in peacemaking and peace building processes; the protection of women and girls in armed conflict; and the incorporation of a gender perspective into peacekeeping and peace building processes. Since February 2010, an extensive...

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

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 to 26, inclusive, together. Addressing the situation of the undocumented Irish and reforming our migration arrangements with the United States are important priorities for the Government in its relationship with the US Administration and Congress. I am encouraged by President Obama's continued commitment to addressing the question of immigration reform....

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

Eamon Gilmore: The applications for the two persons concerned were submitted through the ordinary post, a service which receives a lesser priority in processing terms than those submitted through the Passport Express service and does not have a guaranteed turnaround time. At present passports submitted through the ordinary service are taking between 6 and 10 weeks to process, unless these passports are...

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

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service is experiencing a surge in demand for passports, unprecedented in volume and timing, apparently fuelled by families taking foreign holidays earlier in the year. The situation is further complicated by the number of applicants who are calling to the counter seeking the urgent renewal of their passports in order to enable them to travel on last-minute bookings. The...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (24 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to peak seasonal demand on all passport services at present, passport applicants may experience some delays in the delivery of their selected passport service. This is very much regretted. In the case of the person in question, an application for a passport was made to the Irish Embassy in London and subsequently registered by the Passport Office in Balbriggan which processes these...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (24 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received through the Passport Express system is currently running between 11 and 13 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. The Passport Express service is available for passport applications lodged in Ireland only. The Passport Service regrets the delay and any difficulties caused in this regard....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 May 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, except where their salaries and other costs...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service is not aware of any incorrect information in relation to emergency or standard passport turnaround times on its website at this time. Should the Deputy be aware of any such misleading information, I would request that he notify my office so that it can be rectified immediately. Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am considering the question of Ireland's ratification of the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement and will discuss the matter with my Government colleagues in the normal manner before proceeding. As the Deputy may be aware, ratification of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement by Ireland requires the approval of the Dáil. As regards an invitation to Mr Brammertz to...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport application for the person named was received by the Passport Service in July 2007. The citizenship of a child born on the island of Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 depends on the citizenship or period of legal residence in Ireland of his or her parents at the time of the child's birth and is determined by reference to the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004. In August...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I remain concerned about the political and human rights situation in Sri Lanka. Last year Ireland, along with the other Member States of the European Union, suspended the duty-free access which had been granted to Sri Lankan exports under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP plus). This was prompted by the refusal of the Sri Lankan authorities to deliver a written undertaking on three...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A number of countries, principally in Latin America and including Brazil, Argentina and Chile, have in recent months decided to recognise a Palestinian state. This is in addition to those states – mostly in Africa or in the Islamic world – which have recognised Palestine for many years. Over thirty years ago, Ireland, in a speech by my predecessor of the day, the late Brian Lenihan, was...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Office provides a comprehensive range of options for citizens to apply for passports directly themselves. Applications may be made through the Passport Express Service through some 1,000 post offices across the country and some 70 post offices in Northern Ireland as well as through the ordinary post. The Passport Express Service ensures easy and local access to the passport...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 5 together. Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received through the Passport Express system is currently running between 11 and 13 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. The Passport Express service is available for passport applications lodged in Ireland only. The Passport Service regrets the...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to peak seasonal demand on all passport services at present, passport applicants may experience some delays in the delivery of their selected passport service. This is very much regretted. This is due to high demand on passport services which so far this year is currently running at a level 13% higher than the same period in previous years. To cope with this, additional temporary staff...

Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (31 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 87 together. Addressing the situation of the undocumented Irish and reforming our migration arrangements with the United States are important priorities for the Government in its relationship with the US Administration and Congress. The Taoiseach and I discussed the question of Irish immigration with President Obama when we met with him on 23 May in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (31 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The approval of the Minister for Finance for the following appointments has been requested by my Department: The approval of the Minister for Finance for the following appointments has been requested by my Department: Name Title Salary Scale Mark Garrett Special Advisor Details awaited from Department of Finance Jean O'Mahony Special Advisor Principal Officer Standard Scale €80,051-...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (31 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A breakdown of passports issued and total passport income is appended for the years 2007 – 2010 and 2011 year to date. Demand for passport services is highly seasonal, with almost 50% of applications being received in the four months April – July each year. Incentives aimed at spreading demand more evenly throughout the year have proven unsuccessful and each year the Department employs...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (31 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received through the Passport Express system is currently running between 11 and 13 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. During the peak summer period, application processing times for this service can lengthen and the processing period for ordinary post applications is currently six weeks or longer....

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (31 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Our approach to EU enlargement is positive. Expanding the Union encourages a more prosperous and stable Europe and the process itself is equally beneficial to candidate countries in inspiring them to achieve economic and political reforms and to strengthen their democratic values. Respect for these norms as set out in the Treaties, the adoption of a European perspective which those values...