Results 8,901-8,920 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The answer is that the medium-term budget plan-----
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: No, the answer is yes. The medium term budget plan will be published in the first week of November, while the capital programme will be published on 10 November.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The public service reforms will be published on 17 November and the detail spending Estimates on 1 December.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the temporary agency workers Bill were approved by the Government this week and it is intended to bring the Bill before the House this session. It is also intended to bring the industrial relations (amendment) Bill before the House this session.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The companies Bill is a major piece of consolidation legislation and there are something like 1,200 heads to be agreed. It is not expected to be completed until near the end of next year. The gas Bill is due to be published next year, while the judicial council Bill will be published early next year.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for the question. The personal insolvency Bill is a core part of the Government's approach to dealing with mortgage arrears. The heads of the Bill are in circulation and being considered by members of the Government. The Government hopes to publish it not later than early next year.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: To what Bill is the Deputy referring?
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Yes, but what number is the Bill on the list of proposed legislation? I do not see it.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: It is not listed for publication this session.
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department. These are: the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange (the Fulbright Commission); the Development Education Advisory Committee, the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group, and the Emigrant Services Advisory Committee. These were all in operation prior to February 2011 and none has been abolished. No agencies,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no agencies operating under the aegis of my Department. Below are the details requested for the two bodies that operate under the auspices of my Department: the Development Education Advisory Committee (DEAC) and Emigrant Services Advisory Committee (ESAC). The membership of the Committee was renewed for a further two-year term in April 2010. Members serve in a voluntary capacity...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no State agencies under the aegis of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Following a Government decision on 24 May last, the transfer of trade promotion functions from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade took place on 1 June. The transfer gives my Department an enhanced role in trade promotion. On a practical level, my Department now has responsibility for the management of the Export Trade Council and...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Before issuing a passport to a minor the Passports Act 2008 requires that the Minister must be satisfied, amongst other matters, that the child is an Irish citizen, and that the passport application has been submitted by either a parent or guardian of the child. On 08 June the family sought and were refused a declaration of parentage from the Circuit Court. I can confirm that the Attorney...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no State agencies under the aegis of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: My Department has a Legal Division, staffed by qualified legal professionals who provide legal advice on a wide range of international legal issues. Having such 'in-house' legal experts reduces the costs which would be incurred if the Department was to engage externally for similar services. The majority of other instances where legal advice and services have been required by my Department...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Core International license their CorePay payroll system by way of an annual maintenance and support charge on installed elements. For 2011 the charge is â¬20,728. New functionality has been implemented during 2011 for which additional licensing is required at a cost of â¬31,460. There will also be an associated additional support and maintenance charge of â¬3,680.
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government's firm views on the establishment and continued expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are clear and well known. I would support any move at EU level to exclude settlement products from entry to the EU. However, it is clear that such a proposal would not at this point have any prospect of commanding sufficiently wide support.
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: When the reports of the damage to the Saoirse were received, the Irish Embassy in Ankara made inquiries with the Turkish police and customs authorities in the port to ascertain their assessment of what had occurred, and the contention of the crew that this had involved sabotage. I have explained, in reply to previous questions from the Deputy, the reasons why the Turkish authorities did not...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 Oct 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: In December 2010 the previous Government decided that the free facility, which provided those citizens who were aged 65 and over with a 10 year passport free of charge, would be withdrawn. Since 11 April 2011, these citizens must pay the standard adult fees for their selected passport service. Notice of this and other fee changes were published on the Department's website www.passport.ie...