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Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister with responsibility for public expenditure and reform has briefed the Opposition spokespersons on these amendments. The two amendments relate to matters that were outside the terms of the original Bill. One of the amendments relates to how some NTMA staff in the Department of Finance are affected by the splitting of the Department. The other amendment clarifies the functions...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: One of the issues raised most frequently by the Opposition with the Government on legislation was when the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform would be formally established and the legislation introduced. Several Deputies on the Opposition benches have been asking us for some time to have this Department formally established and the legislation passed so that they could put questions...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is plenty of time for this Bill to be fully debated between now and 5 o'clock this evening.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The period being allocated for debate of this one Department is far in excess of the period devoted to the establishment of the Government as a whole.

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This week's business, a Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has made clear its intention and determination to reduce the pay of higher paid public servants and chief executive officers and others on high pay in the semi-State sector. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has set out the manner in which this will be done both in respect of the proposals agreed by the Government and the voluntary measures being introduced. In...

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That legislation is expected next year.

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Attorney General has advised that a referendum is not necessary in respect of the European Stability Mechanism. It is intended to have the matter dealt with in the House and it will be prepared in due course by the Minister for Finance. I am sure Deputy Mac Lochlainn joins me in welcoming the announcement this week that the Government has secured a significant change to the terms of the...

Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand it is intended to bring that legislation before the House in September. In the meantime the Minister of State is consulting the stakeholders concerned.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Appointments: Diplomatic Appointments (23 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: During his two years as Economic Envoy, Declan Kelly invested considerable time and energy in a range of initiatives to attract new investment to Northern Ireland and to develop relationships which I believe will continue to bear fruit in the years ahead. The successful Northern Ireland Economic Conference which took place in Washington last year is one example of the commitment and vision...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68, 73 and 79 together. A passport application for the person in question was submitted in May, 2011. In accordance with the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008, this Department must be satisfied that an applicant is an Irish citizen before issuing him with a passport. As the applicant was born in the State in February, 2011 her entitlement to Irish...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 requires that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to him/her. Evidence of that person's entitlement to Irish citizenship must be provided with his/her passport application. Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, (1956 Act) persons born in the State after 1 January 2005, where neither parent is an Irish or...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together. There are two Ministers of State at my Department - Minister of State Lucinda Creighton T.D. and Minister of State Jan O Sullivan T.D. Minister of State Creighton, appointed to both the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has special responsibility for European Affairs. She plays an active role in...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Trade missions are a valuable support to Irish business in developing exports to markets abroad. The Export Trade Council, which will be established shortly and which I will chair, will consider the overall programme of trade missions. It will also monitor implementation of the Government's Trade Strategy under which Japan has been identified as one of the priority markets. The Ambassador...

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Consular Section of my Department has a long standing arrangement whereby it meets with officials from the FAI to discuss any concerns that there may be in regard to the safety and welfare of Irish fans travelling to away games. Our Embassies will generally provide a consular presence at the match venue and they take part in discussions surrounding the logistical and security...

Written Answers — OSCE Presidency: OSCE Presidency (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I will be the Chairperson-in-Office (CiO) for the duration of our chairmanship and will bear overall responsibility for the executive action of the organisation and the co-ordination of its activities. My officials have been working on preparations for the OSCE chairmanship since last summer and, to this end, a dedicated OSCE Task Force was...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The human rights situation in Bahrain was not discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 June but it was raised at last week's European Council on 23-24 June which the Taoiseach attended. Ireland succeeded at the European Council in having the current unsatisfactory human rights situation in Bahrain addressed in the formal conclusions adopted, with the final agreed Declaration expressing...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are two Ministers of State attached to my Department who are entitled to motor mileage allowance in respect of the use of their cars on travel related to their office. The applicable mileage rates are set by the Department of Finance. The current rates are as follows: Official Motor Travel in a calendar year Engine Capacity up to 1200cc Engine Capacity 1201cc to 1500cc Engine...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Trade missions are a valuable support to Irish business in developing exports to markets abroad. This is particularly the case in countries where government-to-government contacts are a prerequisite for doing business. The Export Trade Council, which will be established shortly and which I will chair, will consider the overall programme of trade missions including those to be led by the...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A breakdown of passports issued and total passport income is appended for the years 2008 – 2010 and 2011 year to date. Year Passports Issued Passport Income 2008 576,617 €29,721,000 2009 572,783 €31,872,000 2010 603,753 €33,122,000 2011 to 24 June 300,319 €18,499,000