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Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There is a huge problem of unemployment. The Government inherited a very big, deep financial problem when it was elected. When one has problems of such a scale one can either rant and chant about them, as Deputy Clare Daly does, or one can try to fix them, as the Labour Party entered government to do and is doing. Let us take the issue of youth unemployment. The Deputy is correct that the...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: While Deputy Daly and I share a concern about the level of youth unemployment and the problems of working people, the difference between us is that she shouts slogans at problems whereas I work in government to try to solve them.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 3, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 25, Credit Reporting Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in relation to the Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2013, the Second...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On my behalf and on that of the Labour Party and the Government, I join Deputy Martin in expressing sympathy to the families of those in the town of West, which is near Waco, in Texas, who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with those who are no doubt worried with regard to what has happened there. I was informed about this matter early this morning by our consulate in Chicago , which...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The mediation Bill is due to be published late this year.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The local government Bill and the electoral (amendment) Bill are due to be published this session. In the context of the latter Bill and the number of European Parliament seats that will be on offer, the relevant matters have been concluded by the European Parliament but the process relating to them remains ongoing. The health (amendment) Bill is also due to be published this session. The...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The protection of maternal life Bill is to be published this session.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank Deputy Broughan for his kind remarks regarding the initiative the Government took in respect of Friday sittings.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Those sittings provide Members of the House with the opportunity to introduce Private Members' Bills. The heads of the criminal justice (corruption) Bill were referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for discussion.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The criminal justice (forensic evidence and DNA database system) Bill is very near completion and it is hoped that it will be published this session. The criminal law (sexual offences) Bill is probably the legislation to which the Deputy is referring in the context of electronic tagging. Proposals relating to this matter were brought to Government last July and it is hoped that the Bill...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The water services Bill will be introduced this year. I suggest that the Deputy table a parliamentary question to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the other issues he raised.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has considered some amendments to the Bill. I understand that it is on Committee Stage. While it is a matter for the committee, my understanding is that the intention is to deal with Committee Stage in this session.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The draft heads of the bail Bill are at an advanced stage, but it is not possible to give a date for its publication. The draft Bill contained in the LRC's report will form the basis of the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill. Publication is expected this year.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the Minister for Justice and Equality is awaiting a report from the Oireachtas justice committee, which has been considering the matter. The forestry Bill was agreed by the Government on Tuesday.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: No.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is introducing three housing Bills. The housing (amendment) Bill will amend section 1 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. Its heads have been approved by the Government and its publication is intended for this session. The housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is meant to strengthen the regulatory framework for social housing, including statutorily underpinning...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The plight of the undocumented remains a top priority for the Government and in this regard, the publication yesterday of a bipartisan Bill in the US Senate is a very positive development which, if adopted, would help to end the great hardship and uncertainty faced by undocumented Irish in the US and their families here in Ireland. The legislation was drafted over several months by a...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I need to know the details of the particular case and again I invite Deputy Dooley to let me have them. My Department and the consulate concerned will address it and no doubt will provide assistance to the individual concerned. This is a problem that has gone on for a very long time. The undocumented Irish in the United States live in a kind of a shadowed existence. As Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Emigrant Support Programme, ESP, provides funding to non-profit organisations and projects to support Irish communities overseas and to facilitate the development of more strategic links between Ireland and the global Irish. The emphasis of the Emigrant Support Programme is on supporting culturally sensitive, frontline welfare services, targeted...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government remains firmly committed to ensuring the full and effective implementation of the Good Friday and St. Andrew’s Agreements. I will avail of a planned meeting later this month with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to have a further discussion on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. I will also continue to urge all the parties in the Assembly to engage in...