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European Council Meetings: Statements. (21 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: ——by 1 November 2006. On the question of the Referendum Commission, we said we would not propose to engage the Referendum Commission until such time as we are happy in the knowledge that we will proceed with a referendum on the constitution. On Deputy Naughten's query about proposals made by the Commission, that is a matter for the Commission. It will make proposals on all aspects of...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Government has, on a number of occasions, made known its concerns to the US Government regarding the treatment and status of the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay. I reiterated these concerns at meetings with the US National Security Adviser, Steven Hadley, and Deputy Secretary of State, Robert Zoellick, in Washington on 16 March. The United States is well aware of the Government's view...

Written Answers — Irish Emigrants: Irish Emigrants (21 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I particularly appreciate the Deputy's interest in the immigration issue in Washington. That issue, and particularly the question of our undocumented people, has the highest priority for the Government. In addition to the ongoing work of the Irish Embassy and the consulates in sensitising opinion in the US Congress to our concerns, the Government misses no opportunity to raise the matter in...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available, it is not possible to provide a full list of all the reports published by the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1997 to date. Details of the reports on which information is available is set out below. A full list of reports with the details requested will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. Reports Published by the Department of Foreign Affairs since...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (23 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I have recently approved the appointment of a new honorary consul in Ecuador. However, before an appointment can be confirmed, the agreement of the Ecuadorian authorities must be obtained. Once this has been received I will proceed with the appointment. Pending finalisation of the appointment, Irish citizens in Ecuador may seek consular assistance from the embassy of any other EU member state...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The cost incurred by my Department in 2001 related to the first referendum on the Nice treaty was €2,368,000 of which €1,644,000 was spent by the Referendum Commission. The balance of the cost was incurred in relation to the production of information materials. The cost incurred by my Department in 2002 related to the second referendum on the Nice treaty was €4,821,000 of which...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware, there are a large number of international agreements, including UN conventions, covering a very wide range of subjects and falling within the functional responsibility of a large number of Departments and offices. The Government must consider on an ongoing basis the desirability of Ireland signing or becoming party to those agreements which it has not already...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (23 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The person in question was deported from Boston to Ireland on 15 March 2005. The previous month the US Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, BICE, requested a travel document for this person from the consulate in Boston to facilitate his deportation. When submitting the request, BICE included a photocopy of an expired passport which had been issued by...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not currently have any outstanding EU directives to be transposed into Irish law.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Heavily Indebted Poor Countries" in the second paragraph and substitute the following: "—welcomes the proposal of the G8 countries to finance 100% cancellation of multilateral debt owed by 18 of the world's poorest countries; —expresses the strong hope that the G8 agreement will be funded out of additional monies and not through diversion...

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy should let the man speak. He only has three minutes.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Is there a split?

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I am surprised Deputy Eamon Ryan is not heckling the Deputy.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Green Party is supposed to be going into government with Fine Gael.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Green Party would sell its soul if it went into government with Fine Gael.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: One may laugh, but it will sell its soul.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Does the Deputy agree with the Green Party on the subsidy?

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: While the Department of Foreign Affairs did not directly employ the services of models for promotional activities for the period in question, a small number of individuals, who were not professional models, agreed to appear in a series of posters promoting a greater awareness of the aims of Ireland's 2004 Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union. These individuals were...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I am aware of the situation, which has arisen with regard to a member of the housekeeping staff, who had been employed by the former ambassador to France. Legal action has been indicated on behalf of the person in question in this matter and I do not therefore propose to comment further.

Written Answers — Irish Emigrants: Irish Emigrants (28 Jun 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Hammersmith and Fulham Irish Centre provides our community in the west of London with a vibrant focal point through its cultural activities. A second Irish organisation, the Irish Charitable Trust, has offices in the same building as the centre, and provides invaluable assistance to Irish people who may find themselves in vulnerable circumstances and at risk of social exclusion. The...