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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no organisations or agencies under the aegis of my Department.

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

Eamon Gilmore: I represented Ireland at the first International Conference of the Friends of the Syrian People held in Tunis on 24 February 2012. I did so at the formal invitation of the Tunisian Government. During my visit to Tunis, I held bilateral meetings with President Marzouki of Tunisia and with the then Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr; I also delivered our national address at the Conference.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North-South Ministerial Council (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The most recent meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in plenary format was held in Dublin Castle on 5 July 2013. At the meeting, discussions covered a wide range of financial, economic and EU matters including the economic challenges faced in both jurisdictions, the work being undertaken to address the global economic crisis, bank restructuring and NAMA. The success of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As part of the Government’s economic promotion efforts led by Ambassador Collins in Washington, the Consulate General in New York has undertaken a series of visits to the States for which it has consular responsibility. These visits are aimed to broaden the Consulate’s economic networks and include outreach to key local leaders, networking with the local Irish communities, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Legal Costs (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department generally seeks advice on domestic legal matters from the Office of the Attorney General. Depending on the subject-matter, litigation is dealt with on my Department’s behalf by the Attorney General’s Office, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office or the State Claims Agency who engage lawyers to act for the Department where necessary, including for personal...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Road Projects Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 9 July Louth County Council announced that the Narrow Water Bridge project was on hold. Consultations are underway between the SEUPB and the relevant stakeholders, and I shall await the outcome of these consultations before considering any further action.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Navigation Order (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The provisions of the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 apply in relation to Heads of State or Heads of Government who are passing through Irish airspace on board military aircraft. Advance notification of such requests is provided by the accredited Embassy of the country whose military or government aircraft is due to pass through or land in Irish airspace and such...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Monument to the International Brigades (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the decision in June of the Superior Appeal Court in Madrid to instruct the public Madrid Complutense University to remove the monument to the International Brigades which was installed inside its grounds on 22 October 2011. The ruling of the Superior Appeal Court was that the installation of the monument was illegal as the University had never sought the relevant urban planning...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Websites (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: is the official Twitter account of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It is managed by the Department's Press Office. Other Department accounts: - provides information about Ireland's overseas aid programme - provides information on consular & passport matters, including travel advice - provides information on Ireland's work on disarmament & non-proliferation...

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

Eamon Gilmore: A passport for the person in question was issued by the Department on 8 July, 2013 and was dispatched by diplomatic bag to our Embassy in Helsinki on 11 July, 2013. The applicant in question should contact the Embassy to arrange collection early next week.

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

Eamon Gilmore: The issuance of second passports with concurrent validity is tightly controlled so as to minimize the scope for fraud and identity theft. As outlined in PQ 33750, the Passport Service does operate a system to provide a second passport to Irish citizens who travel regularly to countries where possession of an entry/exit stamp or visa from another state would likely prevent a person’s...

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

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has followed ongoing issues in Tibet with concern and I am saddened and concerned by the increasing number of Tibetans, many of them young people, who have resorted to self-immolation.On behalf of the EU, the High Representative Catherine Ashton issued a declaration on 14 December 2012 on Tibetan self-immolations. This declaration was issued with the support of Member States,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I expect my Department's review of Ireland's Honorary Consul Service to be completed in the coming months. I will take a decision on the distribution of the report when I have had the opportunity to read it.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As outlined in my replies of 29 May 2013 and 11 June 2013, my Department is currently reviewing the practice prevailing in other European countries covering CD vehicle identification procedures and it is hoped that this review will be completed by the Autumn. There is at present no system for the issue of CD vehicle plates to members of the diplomatic corps. The privileges and immunities of...

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

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to the reply to PQ33029 of 9 July outlining recent decisions taken by the EU in relation to Myanmar/ Burma. Myanmar/Burma is continuing to undergo a process of long-awaited transformation. Ireland and our EU partners recognise that significant progress has been made, but that complex challenges remain. We continue to urge the Government of Myanmar/Burma to address these...

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

Eamon Gilmore: I am following closely the situation in north-eastern Colombia. I understand that this is an area of social and economic under-development, where the presence of illegal armed groups and a high level of militarisation also contribute to tensions. Recent protests in this area have, most regrettably, resulted in clashes between protestors and Colombia’s security forces and these have...

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

Eamon Gilmore: The Government follows closely reports of human rights violations against Falun Gong practitioners, including reported cases of organ harvesting, and is concerned about the situation. Human rights issues, including the treatment of Falun Gong practitioners, are issues discussed regularly with the Chinese authorities during both bilateral and multilateral meetings. Through the formal...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (16 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no state agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Tributes to Staff Member (17 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I join the Taoiseach - and I am sure the other party leaders - in paying tribute to the work of Kieran Coughlan as Clerk of the Dáil and his service here in the Oireachtas, as well as to wish him well for his retirement. Kieran Coughlan was probably the first official of Leinster House who I met when I was first elected here in 1989. Kieran was then the Clerk Assistant of the Dáil...

Tributes to Staff Member (17 Jul 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Moreover, the setting up of the Standards in Public Office Commission and the constituency commissions all provided a new role for the Clerk of the Dáil. While one often takes change for granted, change must be managed and the responsibility for the management of the change Members have witnessed over that time was primarily with Kieran as Clerk of the Dáil. I agree with the...