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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The matter of Ireland's possible accession to the Antarctic Treaty is under continuing consideration in those Government Departments which have responsibility for the areas covered by the Antarctic Treaties. The previous Government tasked relevant Ministers with conducting preparatory work on Ireland's possible accession to the Treaty. In this regard, a process of inter-departmental...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Since February 2011, the Export Trade Council and the Standing Committee on Holocaust Education, Research and Remembrance have been established in my Department. The Export Trade Council which subsumes the previous Foreign Trade Council held its first meeting on 29th September 2011. The objective of the Council is to strengthen cooperation and coordination across all key Departments and...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Work across all Government Departments is continuing to identify the priorities and objectives of the Irish Presidency of the Council of Ministers in 2013. These will be outlined in detail in the Irish Presidency programme that will be published in December 2012. As with all Presidencies, the Irish Presidency priorities will, to some extent, be influenced by the progress made by the Danish...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have on a number of occasions stated clearly my grave concerns at the deteriorating situation in Syria and condemned the unacceptable violence and repression which is now estimated to have claimed some 7,000 lives since last March. In my address to the Security Council in New York on 9 February, I described the current situation in Syria as completely intolerable and condemned the appalling...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The question of obtaining access to information held by the British Government on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings has been pursued for many years by successive Governments and with the support of Members on all sides of the Oireachtas. There was a significant and lengthy inquiry by a Supreme Court Judge, Justice Barron, from 2000 to 2003. In addition a thorough examination by the Select...

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Israel has never officially declared itself to possess nuclear weapons. It is one of just three states not party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is acknowledged as a cornerstone of the international non-proliferation regime and the essential foundation for the pursuit of nuclear disarmament. In both national and EU statements, and through our participation in the New Agenda...

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The latest report of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran, issued on 8 November, concluded that there are strong grounds for serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme and concluded that information available indicated that Iran had carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device. The report is based on...

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 118 together. It is the firm conviction of this Government, and its EU partners, that the grave and valid concerns about Iran's nuclear programme must be resolved through diplomatic negotiations alone and by no other means. The E3+3, comprising Germany, France and the UK together with the US, Russia and China, represents the international community in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (14 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As stated in my response to a similar question on 31 January, my Department is working with the Department of Justice and Equality and other relevant Government Departments with a view to implementing additional protections, including revised procedures related to entry requirements for private domestic workers in diplomatic households consistent with its obligations under the Vienna...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the prisoner in question has initiated legal proceedings which are currently before the courts. It would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this stage other than to confirm that officials from my Department continue to monitor developments very closely.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The bombing in Omagh in August 1998 was an atrocity which resulted in appalling loss of life and injury. The search for closure by those who have been affected by this atrocity has not been an easy or swift process. Criminal proceedings against those who undertook this terrible act have not resulted in a successful prosecution and I understand that an appeal is currently underway regarding...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As I outlined in my reply to question No. 47 of 25 January, enabling Irish people to apply for E-3 temporary U.S. work visas has been a particular focus of the Government's efforts in the context of our overall ongoing exchanges with the U.S. Administration and Congress on immigration-related issues. The Taoiseach and I discussed immigration issues with President Obama when we met with him...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The translation of the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union is being done by the Council Secretariat and the intention is for the Council Secretariat to publish all linguistic versions simultaneously. This is expected in the coming days. The English language version of the Treaty is available at the following link -...

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, following agreement on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union at the informal meeting of the European Council on 30 January, and a subsequent meeting of the Government, I sought the views of the Attorney General formally on what will be required by way of ratification in Ireland. The Attorney General is now...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy. The subject is generally acknowledged to be a leader of Islamic Jihad. The circumstances of the subject's hunger strike are not fully clear. He is understood to be on hunger strike in protest over what he calls his unjust detention and mistreatment by Israeli authorities. Mr. Adnan was...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Our Missions abroad are involved in a wide range of activities which include representing and advancing government policies with other States and in international organisations; economic and cultural promotion; frontline consular and passport services to Irish citizens overseas; engaging with Irish communities and harnessing the resource they offer in assisting economic recovery; and managing...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no EU or other European State which has a resident Embassy or Consulate accredited to the Holy See which also serves as a diplomatic Mission to an EU Member State, although a number of Embassies accredited to the Holy See are also accredited to the Sovereign Order of Malta and/or San Marino. For what I understand are historical reasons, the Holy See does not accept accreditation...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Stability Mechanism Treaty was signed on behalf of each signatory state by its Permanent Representative to the European Union on 2 February 2012. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties provides that international agreements between states must be signed on their behalf by a Head of State, a Head of Government, a Foreign Minister or someone authorised by any of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently employs five retired civil servants. While it is not customary to name officials or retired officials I am setting out in the table below the reason, grade, duration and remuneration details relating to each case: Nature/Reason Duration in 2012 Remuneration costs in 2011 Estimated remuneration costs in 2012 Retired Deputy Secretary To...