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Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The report is, indeed, shocking. The incidence of domestic violence is a disturbing feature of our society. The 38% increase since 2009 in the number of incidents of women seeking refuge from domestic violence is disturbing. The HSE funds 20 domestic violence centres, with a budget of €10.5 million. The Government is committed to implementing the national strategy on domestic, sexual...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Contrary to what the Deputy said, there are no plans to reduce funding to front line services in this area.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There have not been reductions. There are no plans to reduce funding to front line services. The Government will ensure that appropriate funding is available to provide adequate front line services to victims of domestic violence. Legislation is being considered as part of the Government's overall legislative programme. I cannot put my hand on the particular legislation to which the Deputy...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not have a specific date for the HSE governance Bill. The Minister for Health is actively working on it.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I have answered this question on a number of occasions. The only decision the Government has made in respect of State assets has been to sell a minority shareholding in the ESB. On a previous occasion, I outlined the process by which that will be progressed. The Ministers for Public Expenditure and Reform and Communications, Energy and Natural Resources are dealing with that issue and it...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: He would be serving the people he represents better if instead of picking up a picket he occasionally picked up a pen and made some constructive proposals.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There a number of ways open to the Deputy to raise the issue in the House.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am sure the Deputy will avail of those and that time can be made available for a debate in the normal way.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation may be required in respect of the National Pensions Reserve Fund. When it has been prepared and brought before Government it will then be brought to the House.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The interdepartmental group was asked by the Government's economic management council to carry out an exercise of the available options, many of which were contained in the programme for Government and some of which have been the subject of a previous report on mortgage distress. The group has completed its work and reported yesterday to the economic management council. I expect that the...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Bill to which the Deputy refers is due next year.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislation on the list. I remind Members that one of the loudest enthusiasts for the guarantee was Deputy Doherty.

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has no record of any approach in regard to the case mentioned by him. Our Embassy in London is happy to assist, however, and will continue in its direct contact with the relevant authorities in the Isle of Man on receipt of additional information on this case, supplied by either the Deputy or the person referred to in the question. I can assure the...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport application for the person in question was submitted on 25 August, 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 her with a passport. As the applicant was born in the State in July, 2011 her entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by Section 6A of the Irish...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has no State agencies under its aegis.

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Direct negotiations between the two sides are the only way to achieve a comprehensive peace settlement in the Middle East. The issues are complex and difficult, but they are not insoluble and an agreement is there to be had, if there is the political will on both sides. The United States, under President Obama, with the support of the European Union and the Quartet, has worked over a long...

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for his support of the statement which I made on behalf of the country at the United Nations last week. I also thank Deputy Mac Lochlainn, among other Deputies, for expressing support for that position. I am very conscious that the position I outlined at the UN General Assembly is a national one. As Deputy Ó Fearghaíl indicated, this country has had a long-standing...

Middle East Peace Process (4 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with that. There is ongoing bilateral contact between European Union states and our own. I have spoken directly with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr. Lieberman, about the issue and I intend to do that again. When we are in a position to diary it, in particular, I intend to co-ordinate this with Baroness Ashton, to schedule a visit to the Middle East and to make our own direct...

Overseas Missions (4 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the adoption by the UN Security Council on 16 September of Resolution 2009. This resolution reaffirmed that the United Nations should lead the efforts of the international community in supporting the Libyan-led transition and rebuilding process aimed at establishing a democratic, independent and united Libya. It also established the United Nations Support Mission for Libya,...

Overseas Missions (4 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I disagree with Deputy Daly in respect of the role of the United Nations in regard to Libya. This country has always argued that the United Nations should be at the centre, at the heart, of the actions taken by the international community, which was the case in this case. Resolution 1973 was for the purpose of ensuring that civilian populations would be protected. We can recall the...