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Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has introduced more legislation on reforming our banking system and improving regulation in the past two years than was done during the previous 14 years.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Work is advanced on a range of legislation to reform the health service in line with the programme for Government. The health (amendment) Bill will be published this year. A health general practitioner medical service Bill and a number of alternative options for the phased implementation of a universal GP service without fees are under consideration at present. Other legislation will come...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Yes.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank Deputy Maloney-----

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not sure whether mediation would work in here because there must be willingness. Mediation only works if every party is willing to participate, and there is nothing that will satisfy some people on the Opposition benches. The last thing they would ever agree to is mediation. The heads of the mediation Bill have been approved by the Government and it is expected to be published later...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Cowen is probably referring to the most extensive and radical reform of local government since the end of the 19th century, which is long overdue.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill will be later in the year.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is expected later this year.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the public health (sunbeds) Bill to introduce a number of measures to regulate the use of sunbeds including a prohibition on their use by people aged under 18 years have been approved by the Government and it is expected to be published later this year.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The betting legislation is currently under consideration by Government. I do not know whether the Minister for Health has met the victims of thalidomide but I will ask him to respond directly to the Deputy.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislation promised in the area but I accept what the Deputy has said. I agree it is an issue that must be addressed.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is expected to be published this session.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Members of diplomatic missions to Ireland are appointed in accordance with the terms of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961, as given effect in Irish law by the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967, as amended. Article 7 of the Convention makes provision for the sending state to freely appoint the members of the staff of the mission, but provides that in the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Passport demand in Ireland is seasonal. Almost 50% of all passport applications are received in the four months April–July. Currently the passport service is receiving almost 19,000 applications a week. This contrasts with 8,000 applications per week in December. For this reason, as we advise applicants on the information note accompanying the form and our website, during the peak...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The welfare of the Irish abroad is a priority for the Government and I have raised the issue of immigration reform with Secretary of State Kerry in person and most recently in a letter where I set out Ireland’s concerns relating specifically to proposed amendments to the J1 visa and the renewal of Ireland’s working holiday agreement with the United States. In my letter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It will be recalled that under the terms of the EU Treaties prior to the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, the functions of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) and the General Affairs Council (GAC) were combined in one formation of the Council of the European Union, the General Affairs and External Relations Council. The provisions of the Treaty of Lisbon, which entered into force on 1...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations Resolutions (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The information sought by the Deputy calls for very substantial and detailed research. It will not unfortunately be possible to provide this information within the time available. I should say that officials from my Department would be happy to meet with the Deputy, when convenient, to discuss these and other questions he has asked relating to Ireland’s membership of the United Nations.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations Reform (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland is steadfastly committed to the United Nations and the principles and values of the UN Charter. As a strong supporter of the United Nations, we engage actively in discussions and actions at UN level to promote reform of the Organization across a range of priority areas. In the context of this wider engagement on UN reform, proposals which aim to improve the effectiveness of the UN and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Procurement Regulations (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The premises occupied by my Department within the State are owned by or leased through the Office of Public Works which normally leads on the procurement for any necessary refurbishment or maintenance projects. Accordingly, the Department has not approved funding for projects within the State conditional on a bond being provided and consequently no defaults occurred nor were any amounts...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (4 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I was honoured to attend the accession celebrations in Zagreb, representing both the outgoing EU Presidency and Ireland, as we welcomed Croatia as the 28th member state of the European Union. The official programme was organised by the Croatian government. In addition to attending the official dinner hosted by H.E. Mr Ivo Josipović, President of the Republic of Croatia and H.E. Mr Zoran...