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Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for raising this question which is both serious and relevant. I agree that the effect of the burglary of a person's home cannot be measured simply in financial terms in respect of the goods stolen or interfered with. There is also an absolute sense of violation felt by the victims. The sense that someone has been in one's home and bedroom tampering with one's personal...

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Yes, I will. As I said, I will bring the Deputy's remarks to the attention of the Minister for Justice and Equality whose views are very much along the lines of restorative justice. Naturally, we should understand this end of the equation is considered after the damage has been done. Even where a financial penalty was imposed by the courts, a strong sense of violation would still be...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 37, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 38 - Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 6 - Further Education and Training Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Last week when this issue was raised the original proposal was that all Stages would be taken tomorrow. In light of the issues that have been raised and indications from Opposition Deputies that they wanted more time to debate the Bill, the Government agreed to take Second Stage tomorrow and the remaining Stages next week. That is reflected in this proposal. If the Opposition desires more...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That would give us an additional two hours.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Do the Deputies opposite want an additional two hours tomorrow?

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The three Opposition spokespersons made a case for more time. Deputy McDonald suggested that the Government might want to hear certain contributions and new opinions. I am offering two additional hours tomorrow. Do the Deputies accept them?

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: They wanted extra time. I have put an offer before them of two extra hours.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Opposition parties want the extra time. If they want to amend the order to extend the debate to 5.30 p.m., I will accept that amendment.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: No, the vote will be taken on Tuesday.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Time after time Opposition Deputies come into the Chamber to argue for extra time but when the Government provides extra time in most cases they are not in a position to schedule speakers to use it up. Cut out the claptrap. They have been offered two additional hours. They called for more time.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: We already agreed to take Second Stage of the Bill tomorrow and Committee and Remaining Stages next week.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: They now want extra time for Second Stage. They can have extra time if they want. It is clear this has nothing to do with the content of the Bill or putting in extra speakers.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is simply politics. I have offered an extra two hours if they want it.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Passports (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In general terms diplomatic passports are issued to Irish diplomats serving overseas, members of the Oireachtas and the Judiciary who have reason to travel outside the State on official business. Official passports are issued to other public servants and members of the Defence Forces are serving overseas or who have reason to travel outside the State on official business. In case of both...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 74 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is the lead Department on the signature and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Government decided to proceed with Ireland’s signature of the Optional Protocol in February 2012 and this took place on 23 March...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: For Ireland’s Chairmanship of the OSCE last year, I continued the tradition of appointing three Personal Representatives, responsible for combating intolerance and discrimination. Judge Catherine McGuinness, who is a former Supreme Court Justice and President of the Law Reform Commission, was appointed as my Personal Representative on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport application was received by the Passport Service for this applicant in April, 2011. It was not approved at that time as the child’s entitlement to Irish citizenship was not demonstrated. To do this, her mother is required under Section 6A of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, (the Act) to have three years lawful residence in the State within a four...

Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I begin by paying tribute to the late Shane McEntee, who served the constituency of Meath East with great commitment and loyalty. His tragic and early departure is a great loss to the people of Meath East, to the Government and to this House, as well as a profound personal loss for his family. As a democrat and believer in free speech, I believe that robust and open debate is not only part...

Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

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