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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The situation in Syria was the major issue discussed at the most recent Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which I attended in Brussels on 11 March, and also at the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers which I co-hosted with High Representative Ashton in Dublin on 22-23 March. These discussions focussed on how the EU can best promote a peaceful resolution to the crisis and alleviate the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service cannot locate a record of a passport application for this person on the basis of the limited information provided. Accordingly, it is not possible to provide a specific answer in relation to this case. However, if the applicant can make direct contact with Mr. Kevin Walzer at the Passport Office, Balbriggan, the application can be progressed. His contact details are -...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has identified the position of the undocumented Irish in the United States and the need to provide for future flows of migration between the two countries through the E3 visa programme as important priorities in our bilateral relationship. This has included direct discussion of the issue at the highest level with President Obama, Vice President Biden, Speaker of the House...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Export Trade Council (ETC) has met on three occasions since its inaugural meeting in September 2011. I have chaired each of these meetings. Members of the Council include Minister Bruton, Minister Varadkar, Minister Coveney and Minister of State Costello. Other relevant Departments are represented at senior official level, while the Chief Executive Officers of Bord Bia, Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland, together with our partners in the European Union, is in close contact on matters of concern involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). We continue to engage with key partners to build a firm and unified response. Recent actions by North Korea directly threaten peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and are a clear violation of the country’s...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Adviser Pay (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 56 together. Name Position held Annual Salary Mark Garrett Chief Adviser - Office of the Tánaiste €168,000 Colm O’Reardon Economic Adviser - Office of the Tánaiste €155,000 Jean O’Mahony Special Adviser - Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade €86,604 Niamh Sweeney Special Adviser...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The parents of the person in question applied to the Department for a passport for their son on 21 March, 2013. The application was made through the Passport Express service which is a ten working-day service for properly completed applications. Under this service, the Department was obliged to issue a passport to the applicant no later than 5 April, 2013 if the application was in order....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 22 April 2013 at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, Ireland together with our EU colleagues decided to lift all sanctions on Myanmar/Burma with the exception of the arms embargo and embargo on equipment which might be used for internal oppression. This decision was taken in light of the political and economic reforms that have been taking place in Myanmar/Burma since 2011 in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Certificate of Irish Heritage Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 158 together. Following a public tender in April, 2010, Fexco were awarded the contract to operate the Certificate of Irish Heritage on behalf of the Department.Under the terms of the contract, Fexco developed the web systems and necessary software. Fexco also process applications, issue certificates and are the initial point of contact for all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland’s 73 missions abroad perform a wide range of functions in pursuit of Ireland’s foreign policy interests. These include representing and advancing government policies with other States and in international organisations, in particular the EU and UN; economic and cultural promotion; frontline consular and passport services to Irish citizens overseas; engaging with Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the publication of the US Senate’s Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Bill which provides for reform of the US immigration system, which was published last week. It also provides for future flows of legal migration between Ireland and the US. The Bill is a very positive development which, if adopted, would help to end the great hardship and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The table below sets out the range of earnings within my Department. It is classified in accordance with the breakdown requested. For completeness, I have also included the number of staff in my Department earning between €30,000 and €40,000 and €300,000 and €400,000. >€500,000 NIL €400,000-500,000 NIL €300,000-400,000 Nil...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The promotion and protection of human rights is a core principle of Ireland’s foreign policy. In line with our priorities in this area, Ireland raises concerns and makes recommendations to States under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council, including on the issue of human rights defenders and threats against civil society around the world. We will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council Resolutions (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland's National Action Plan (NAP) on UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was officially launched in November 2011. The NAP sets out how Ireland will promote and implement the objectives of the Resolution in its programme support activities, diplomatic advocacy and policy-making, across the interrelated areas of peace, security and development. A...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 16 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council endorsed "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”. The Commission Communication of October 2011, entitled “A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility” invited EU member States to develop national plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. Ireland, along with all EU partners, adheres to the One China policy and, as a result, does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. This does not, however, preclude the development of economic and trade relations and Ireland, together with our EU partners, sees the benefit of encouraging trade with Taiwan, and continues to explore...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Military Personnel (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In accordance with the provision of Section 317 of the Defence Act, 1954, express permission has been granted to the US authorities for their military personnel to wear military uniform in the transit areas of Irish airports. However, should the Deputy be in a position to provide further information, my Department will be happy to look further into the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: None of my Department’s capital expenditure allocation was used for current expenditure in 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department does not operate any capital investment programmes but has a small administrative capital allocation. This is mostly used to support investment in ongoing renewal of the Department’s ICT infrastructure to leverage maximum operating cost-effectiveness with reducing staff resources; necessary replacement of equipment and the development of new software applications for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As outlined in the response to the Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy, the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. Permission for foreign military aircraft to land at Irish airports is subject to assurances that the conditions...