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- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government remains committed to assisting the Ballymurphy Massacre Campaign in their search for justice and will endeavour to provide support to them whenever possible. Officials from my Department met with the Ballymurphy families recently in Belfast and discussed with them their concerns regarding the original investigations into the eleven killings. The Taoiseach has also committed to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142, 145 and 152 together. My Department's current staffing levels are within the ceilings authorised under its Employment Control Framework and the available staff are required to assist the Department in delivering the diverse range of foreign policy, economic promotion, programme management and citizen services it provides at home and abroad. There are no...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. Freedom of religious belief and expression is an issue which is discussed regularly with the Chinese authorities during both bilateral meetings and at European Union level. At these meetings, the Government re-iterates the great importance Ireland attaches to human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. Individual cases are...
- Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: The welfare of the Irish abroad is a very important priority for the Government. There are particular concerns in the United States where addressing the position of the undocumented Irish and reforming our migration arrangements are priorities for the Government in its contacts with the US Administration and Congress. The Government's keen interest in a resolution of the situation for...
- Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: Total trade with Cuba for the first four months of 2012 amounted to â¬384,000. In 2011, Cuba was Ireland's 171st largest trading partner, with total trade amounting to â¬459,000. Opportunities continue to be explored on ways to increase trade through the Irish and Cuban Embassies and agencies. The Irish Embassy at Mexico City, which is accredited to Cuba, participated in the...
- Written Answers — Humanitarian Access: Humanitarian Access (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government remains seriously concerned about the situation in Sudan and South Sudan. We are working with our EU partners to ensure that, in addition to a focus on the political and security situation, priority is given by the international community to the vital issue of humanitarian access to people and communities affected by the conflict and the tension in the region. We will...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I have already made clear on a number of occasions, including in this House, my own deep concern and that of the Irish Government and people regarding the general human rights situation in Bahrain. The right of freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are fundamental rights in a free society, and must be respected by all governments. The report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of...
- Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: Ireland remains deeply concerned at the general human rights situation in Bahrain and has not issued a license for the sale of military goods to Bahrain since the outbreak of unrest in that country. The decision to transfer or deny the transfer of any military goods or technology is at the national discretion of each exporting State. I cannot comment on individual exports made by other...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi visited Dublin on 18 June, and I met her on her arrival at Dublin Airport. We then had an exchange of views across a range of issues including the current situation in Burma, bilateral trade and economic relations and the ways in which Ireland might be of assistance to Burma as it progresses towards greater democracy and an open economy. Burma is in the process of...
- Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 156 together. I am aware of the situation concerning the two men referred to by the Deputy. As neither of them is an Irish citizen it is not possible for my Department to offer them consular assistance. The Greek authorities are under no legal obligation to assist our Embassy with any requests made in connection with this investigation, as we have no...
- Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: In respect of the United States, the following are the relevant statistics based on information made available by the US Department of Homeland Security: Ireland Federal Year (October â September) Total Criminal Non-Criminal 2007 57 20 37 2008 79 19 60 2009 129 19 110 2010 103 20 83 2011 (provisional figures) 67 30 37 The figures for 2011 are provisional as the final figures will...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: The number of staff who retired from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in each of the years in question is set out in the table: Year Number of Staff 2009 36.85 2010 25 2011 23 2012 36.5 With regard to staff of my Department, the calculation and payment of superannuation benefits is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
- Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: No such redundancy payments have been made by my Department.
- Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I am pleased to be in this House to introduce the European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012. This Bill is but the most recent revision to the European Communities Act 1972. Each such revision has, in turn, gone a long way to bringing home to the Houses of the Oireachtas and Irish people at large key developments taking place at European Union level. Successive amendments to the European...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I am deeply aware of the threats hanging over these Bedouin communities. I have made clear directly to the Israeli authorities my opposition to these threatened relocations. During my visit to the region last January, I visited the affected communities in order to demonstrate my support for them. I was therefore glad to learn shortly afterwards that the immediate threat of eviction had...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: Listed as follows are the details of the mileage claimed by each Minister of State at my Department in the years 2009 to 2011. Figures reflect the motor travel allowances claimed for official travel undertaken. Minister of State 2009 2010 2011 Dick Roche T.D. â¬21,564 â¬17,242 â¬3,370.21 Lucinda Creighton T.D. N/A N/A â¬4,834.02 Peter Power T.D. â¬27,919 â¬9,144 â¬2,402 Jan...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 to 55, inclusive, together. I have already made clear on a number of occasions, including in this House, my own deep concern and that of the Irish Government and people regarding the general human rights situation in Bahrain. As I have advised the House previously, it is my view that civilians should never be tried in military courts. In the course of the...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: Entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended (the Act). Section 6A of the Act provides that persons born in the State on or after 1 January, 2005, where neither parent is an Irish or a British citizen or otherwise entitled to reside in the State or Northern Ireland without restriction, may claim citizenship by birth in the State...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: An annual revenue/cost statement for Passport Service for the period 2008-2011 is set out below. Figures for 2012 will not be available until the Department's Appropriation Account has been signed after the end of the financial year. Passport Service - Revenue/Cost Statement 2008-2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total Revenue â¬29,720,000 â¬31,687,000 â¬32,995,000 â¬35,880,000 Current...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2012)
Eamon Gilmore: The total number of passport applications processed for the period 2008 to 24 June 2012 is detailed as follows. Year Applications 2008 664,638 2009 642,777 2010 675,324 2011 679,946 2012 â to 24 June 418,406