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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service remains in contact with both guardians of the child in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Illegal Israeli Imports (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together. Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory are not in Israel, and clearly therefore produce from settlements should not be labelled as Israeli produce. In addition, many consumers would wish to be able to distinguish between produce from Israel, from Palestinian producers, and from Israeli settlements, and to make their own decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The conflict in Syria continues to be one of the greatest challenges confronting the international community at present. Since his appointment in August 2012, the UN/League of Arab States Special Envoy Ladkhar Brahimi has shown great resolve in working to achieve these objectives. The international community has consistently expressed its full support for his efforts, notably his search for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union Membership (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is clear that the on-going debate in the UK about its membership of the European Union is a live one, and that it is set to continue for some time. It will have consequences for us all in the EU – most of all for the United Kingdom which must be allowed to reach the decision that it deems best for its own interests, but also for other Member States, especially Ireland, depending on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombian Peace Process (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I strongly support the Colombian peace process and hope that the ongoing negotiations will bring an end to the long conflict there that has caused much suffering. In the latest joint communiqué from the peace talks in Havana, published on 3rd May, the delegations noted progress achieved on a number of areas under discussion and also reiterated their appreciation to Cuba, Norway,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Neither Ireland nor, as far as I am aware, the European Union or the United Nations maintains a list of locations in regard to the greatest human rights violations as requested by the Deputy. Human rights concerns remain central to our foreign policy. Together with our EU partners, Ireland closely monitors the human rights situations in many countries throughout the world. We do this on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I assume the Deputy is referring to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgement on 30 April 2013 that the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, Ms. Yulia Tymoshenko, had been unlawfully detained. The statement also encouraged the Ukrainian authorities to work closely with the European Parliament’s monitoring mission to Ukraine headed by former president of the European Parliament...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Enlargement is a priority for the Irish Presidency, and we are working to facilitate progress for all candidates and prospective candidates. Enlargement is a conditional process: prospective member states must themselves achieve progress on reforms in order to move forward on their EU paths. There have been a number of developments in enlargement policy during our Presidency. It is hoped...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: A resolution of the situation facing the undocumented Irish in the United States has been and remains a priority for the Government in ongoing contacts with the US Administration and Congress. The Government have also attached great importance to providing for future flows of migration between Ireland and the United States through the extension of the so called E3 visa scheme to include...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Issues (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In preparing for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Government sought to focus the agenda on the most urgent issues facing Europe today; promoting stability, stimulating sustainable economic growth and creating jobs in Europe. During its first four and a half months in office, steady progress has been made on the Presidency’s policy objectives. In the remaining...

Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion [Private Members] (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I move amendment No. 3:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “recognises the achievements of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union contributing to stability, jobs and growth; supports the Government's ongoing work to promote measures which will allow the European Union to respond effectively to the crisis...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the report of the National Youth Council of Ireland as a contribution to the ongoing debate on engagement with our overseas communities. However, I believe that the report would have more accurately reflected the Government’s extensive assistance to emigrants had the Council sought the views of the Irish Abroad Unit of my Department during their research. Today, our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Partnership for Peace (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland's cooperation with NATO is conducted through the Partnership for Peace (PfP). PfP has since been joined both by states who wish to become NATO members and by states that do not, including neutral and non-aligned states such as Finland, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland. Russia is also a member. PfP has since been joined both by states who wish to become NATO members and by states...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Fees (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Passport fees are set by statutory instrument. The notes accompanying the passport application form outlines the wide range of places that information on passport fees can be found. The fees are publicised on the Passport service website www.passport.ie and on the Passport Service telephone information line. Information regarding fees has also been issued to An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Labour Standards (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On behalf of the Irish Government, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Government and people of Bangladesh on the tragic loss of life suffered following the collapse of a garment factory in Dhaka. President Higgins has sent a message of condolence to the President of the Republic of Bangladesh, H.E Mr. Hamid Abdul in this regard. I understand that earlier this week the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport for the person in question was issued by the Department on 10 May, 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The amounts claimed by each Minister, Minister of State and Secretary General in my Department in respect of travel and subsistence, both foreign and domestic, for each year in the period 2005 to March 2011 are set out below. My Department is fully compliant with the Department of Finance guidelines on official travel and also operates its own detailed internal travel guidelines. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have outlined as follows, in tabular form, the number of staff appointed by each Minister and Minister of State in my Department or constituency office and their relevant costs including travel and subsistence, in each of the years for the period 2005 to March 2011. The data does not include any severance or related costs that may have been incurred. Ministerial Appointees 2005-2011 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Arctic is an area of growing international importance and the Arctic Council is the primary forum for international cooperation in the region. The Council is made up of eight Member States: Canada, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States as well as six Permanent Observer States: France, Germany, the Netherlands,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport for the person in question was issued by the Department on 16 May, 2013.