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Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Water Services (Amendment) Act was enacted on 2 February and regulations arising are a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: When regulations are made, he will lay them before the House.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not think there is a charities (amendment) Bill promised.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I will come back to the Deputy on that but I cannot find it on the list.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The national vetting bureau Bill is due for publication by the end of April. The Minister for Children And Youth Affairs has already stated that it is intended to hold the children's referendum on a standalone basis.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended to have it this year.

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Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the Bill have been approved. The PRTB is researching the viability of a deposit retention scheme. It is intended to publish it late in 2012.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The property tax will be introduced to replace the household charge. Work is being done to develop the basis for such a site valuation tax or property tax or whatever title one puts on it. When work is completed, the legislation will be published and introduced. In the meantime, the Government is anxious to hear proposals, including from Deputy Doherty, about how such a tax should be...

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: What Bill is that?

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The vehicle immobilisation regulation Bill is the official title.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is expected to be published this year.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Consultation is taking place with the CAB about the Bill but I do not have a date for its publication.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not have the date of publication.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no state boards operating under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The person referred to by the Deputy first came to the attention of my Department in November 2008. The family were concerned that there had been no contact from the individual and requested assistance in locating him. My Department has been providing consular assistance to the family since that time. Our Embassy in the The Hague, which has consular responsibility for Irish citizens in the...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently six Honorary Consuls of Ireland in Canada. They are located in Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver, St. John's Newfoundland and Winnipeg. My Department has no immediate plans at present to open an Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Nova Scotia. My Department regularly reviews the network of Honorary Consuls and, in the context of making new appointments, it takes into...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I can confirm that I have appointed an Honorary Consul of Ireland in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Consulate is due to open shortly and the contact details will be available on my Department's website www.dfa.ie., after it has opened.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The case in question relates to the entry of a non-national person from outside the EU into the jurisdiction of the State. As this matter relates to immigration policy, which is the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Equality, details of this question have been brought to his attention.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 to 74, inclusive, together. The following three external property consultants/surveyors/estate agents were engaged by my Department in connection with projects in the State during the past three years: Joseph Curtis and Company was paid €3,025 in architectural fees in October 2010 in relation to the termination on 2 April 2010 of the lease on the...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (28 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Preparations for Ireland's EU Presidency are underway in all Departments and significant progress has been made in setting out Presidency priorities for the first six months of 2013. The Presidency is an important opportunity for Ireland to rebuild its positive image as a credible, effective, and trustworthy international player. At a practical level, the Government has taken a number of...