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

Eamon Gilmore: Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport applications received through the Passport Express service is between 11 and 14 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. The Passport Express service is available for passport applications lodged in Ireland only. Notice of the current extended turnaround time and its likely duration has been published on the Passport...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (28 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department, and accordingly none of the bodies associated with my Department listed in the details provided fall into that category.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This week marks five years since Sergeant Gilad Shalit was kidnapped from Israel by Palestinian militants. His continued captivity is a deplorable situation for the soldier and his family. The Red Cross has been refused access to him, his family cannot send letters to him, and they have received no confirmation that he is still alive since 2009. Ireland, along with our EU partners, has...

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy will be aware that Ireland enjoys strong historic and cultural links with Australia, with nearly 25% of Australians boasting some Irish heritage. Australia is also one of Ireland's top 20 trading partners. Total merchandise trade between Ireland and Australia in 2010 was worth €859 million, an increase of 9% on 2009 levels. Our services trade is on a similar scale. The...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The situation in Nepal is monitored closely by my Department and, in particular, through our Embassy in New Delhi, which is accredited there. There is a small Irish community in Nepal, which is mostly involved in development activities and with which the Embassy in New Delhi maintains close contact. Ethnic tension and occasional outbreaks of violence, linked to demands for greater...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, I have previously made clear that, while I have every respect and sympathy for the motives of those involved, I could not support citizens engaging in actions where there is a real risk of harm or injury, in this case by attempting to break a naval blockade. I understand the ships intending to form up into a new flotilla may put to sea shortly, including an...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I have had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Dan Rooney on a number of occasions both formally and informally. Following my appointment to office, Ambassador Rooney paid a courtesy call on me in Iveagh House on Friday, 25 March. I met with Ambassador Rooney during President Obama's visit to Ireland on 23 May, including at the bilateral meeting between the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D....

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no positions under my control but outside of the Civil Service which will be affected by new salary caps.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Since the signing of the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Accord, which signalled the end of the civil war, Nepal has undergone political, economic and social transformation as part of its continuing peace-building process. Although there have been difficulties in drafting a new national Constitution, I remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached which guarantees the long term peace and...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I'm aware of reports that a number of rural activists have been killed in the Amazon region since May which represents a worrying escalation of intimidation and violence in the region. Our Embassy in Brasilia is closely monitoring the situation and has already been in contact with the Department of Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with the Special Secretariat for the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Under section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 health insurance providers are required to pay a levy, in the form of a stamp duty, in respect of each insured person on their books. The levy is payable by health insurance providers in respect of each insured person for whom the provider has renewed an existing contract or with whom the provider has entered into a new contract...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 96 together. All Passport applications are processed under the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008. This Act provides, inter alia, that the Department must be satisfied as to the identity of each individual from his/her witnessed application and photographs as well any submitted supporting documents. In the Department's ongoing efforts to combat...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria and the violent repression against large numbers of people in Syria who have been simply trying to exercise their right to freedom of expression, whether in the street or online. After Friday prayers on 24 June, Syrian armed forces once again opened fire on unarmed protestors in several cities, killing a further 15 people. The death...

Written Answers — Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta: Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Baineann forálacha Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta faoi scaoileadh saor príosúnaigh le daoine a ciontaíodh cheana i gcionta a déanadh roimh 1998. Ní bhaineann na forlálacha seo le daoine nach raibh fós ciontaíthe nó daoine a dhéan cionta tar éis an dáta sin.

Written Answers — Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta: Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Tá eolas agam ar an gcás luaite ag an dTeachta. Tuigim go bhfuil an príosúnach atá i gceist tar éis imeachtaí dlí a thionscnamh chun scaoileadh níos luaithe a fháil. Toisc an t-ábhar a bheith os comhair na gcúirteanna, bheadh sé neamhfhóirsteanach dom níos mó a rá ach amháin go leanann oifigigh mo Roinne d'fhaireachán a dhéanamh ar an gcás.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The position in regard to passport entitlement in this case was outlined by my predecessor in his reply to your question 317 of 17 November, 2009, namely that the evidence of residence in Ireland in respect of the person in question, which was submitted in support of her daughter's passport application, was insufficient to demonstrate her child's entitlement to Irish citizenship under section...

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 103 together. My Department has two offices in Australia, the Embassy, which is located in Canberra and a Consulate General in Sydney. The Embassy in Canberra provides consular assistance to Irish citizens in all of the Australian states except New South Wales, which is catered for by the Consulate General in Sydney. The Embassy is also accredited to...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The passport in question was printed on 01 July and has been sent to the Passport Office in London for onward dispatch to the applicant. The applicant should receive her passport by the middle of this week. During the peak summer period, application processing times can lengthen for all passport services. I very much regret that the volume of applications received so far this year has...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (5 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government attaches importance to developing our trade and bilateral links with China. The latest available data shows that Ireland has a modest trade surplus with China, a dramatic turnaround from the position as recently as in 2006, when we had a trade deficit of €2.9 billion. We will be building on the excellent bilateral relations that exist between our two countries to further...