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Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The issue of how we can best address the legacy of the past is a critically important one. It is also the subject of much valuable ongoing work, both within Northern Ireland and by the British and Irish governments. The Government's efforts are focused on ensuring that the work currently underway is as effective as possible.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 88 together. The savings accrued by closing the three Missions in Tehran, the Holy See and Dili over a full year are estimated to amount to €1.175 million. This includes the savings on rent accruing from the planned move of the Embassy to Italy to the buildings currently occupied by the Embassy to the Holy See. However, in the short-term, there...

Written Answers — Middle East Issues: Middle East Issues (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 83 together. I have consistently stated my condemnation of and opposition to the overall blockade on Gaza, as it is implemented in practice by Israel. The essential feature of this is the restrictions imposed on the land crossings from Israel into Gaza. The naval blockade is of far less significance, as Gaza has never been and is not equipped to be a...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: When the recent decisions regarding Mission closures are taken into account, Ireland will have 56 Embassies, 7 multilateral missions and 10 Consulates General and other offices overseas. In addition to their country of primary accreditation, many Ambassadors are also accredited to additional countries on a non-resident basis. The overall operating costs in 2010 for all Missions abroad came...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (15 Nov 2011)

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

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service technology system does not record "address" information in the structured format necessary to facilitate the production of management information in relation to place of residency, place of birth etc. The availability of this information would require a fundamental redesign of the system, which could not be cost justified for this facility alone. This matter will be...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland will meet its greenhouse gas target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol in the commitment period 2008-2012. Further targets for the 2013-2020 period, which are binding under EU law, will be challenging and it is in light of this challenge, inter alia, that the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government is asking the secretariat to the National Economic and Social...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government attaches great importance to widening and deepening bilateral relations with China. China is a key high-growth and high-potential priority market under the Government's Strategy and Action Plan for Irish Trade, Tourism and Investment to 2015. Total trade between Ireland and China was worth €7.6 billion in 2010 and over 130 Irish companies now have a business presence on the...

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Trade data is compiled on the basis of product description categories rather than individual items. The top 20 categories of merchandise exports to Israel are outlined in the table below, which has been provided by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Top 20 Merchandise Exports to Israel for 2010 Product €,000 Computers, Computer Parts & Storage Devices 57,761...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State boards and no State agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The following are details of the appointments made by me since I took up duty as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs on 9 March 2011. The salaries attaching to the first two listed posts are commensurate with the responsibilities the post holders carry in the Office of the Tánaiste. The remaining salaries are within the guidelines relating to Ministerial appointees. Post Salary...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department assesses passport applications of this type in accordance with guidelines provided by the Department of Justice and Equality, which is responsible for matters of citizenship and immigration. I indicated in my reply to the Deputy, on 02 November, that officials in the Passport Service were discussing legal advice obtained in this area with officials in the Department of Justice...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The 2005 Department of Finance guidelines on Capital Appraisal define minor projects as those with a value under €500,000. Accordingly, details of the three contracts awarded by my Department whose value exceeds that threshold during the period in question are provided in the table. All three projects were carried out by companies registered outside the State and there were no such...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin signed something himself, or if he did not sign it, his Government did. This time last year that Government entered into a memorandum of understanding with the troika.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: One of the undertakings set out in that agreement was "ensuring a greater student contribution towards tertiary education". In other words, Deputy Martin's Government signed up to increased student charges.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That is the legacy which Deputy Martin and his party left to this Government - an agreement with the troika that the overall student contribution to third level education would be increased. I am acutely aware of the difficulties facing students and their families in regard to the cost of third level education. I am also acutely aware of how unemployment affects families and young graduates...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: -----to bring the economy forward. The programme for Government commits to undertake a full review of third level funding with a view to introducing a funding system that provides third level institutions will reliable funding but which does not impact on access for students. The Higher Education Authority submitted a report on the sustainability of the existing funding framework for higher...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin spent 14 years in government.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy must have learned in those 14 years that no Government is going to announce matters which are appropriate to the budget in advance of the budget. What is done in respect of student fees, student registration charges-----

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: -----and the details of the funding of third level education is not something I will announce today in advance of the budget as the Deputy well knows.