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Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Let us see how it works and come back to the matter in January.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: We did not rush it.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There were eight meetings of the Whips.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy is against reform.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That is not true.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: No, it is not.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That is not fair.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Gifts (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is standard international practice in the context of Ministerial and other High-Level visits to exchange small, representative tokens of mutual appreciation. A decision is made on the type and value of the item to be presented following consultation to ensure it respects the culture of the recipient and any ethics requirements. These items are sourced in Ireland or are of Irish interest....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The question of Ireland’s ratification of the Antarctic Treaty and related agreements comprising the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) has been examined in some detail by the Government Departments and Offices concerned. While the objectives and the achievements of the ATS are of considerable importance and the commitment of the signatories is to be commended, preparation for ratification...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the situation concerning the person referred to by the Deputy. As he is not an Irish citizen it is not possible for my Department to offer him consular assistance. The Greek authorities are under no legal obligation to assist our Embassy with any requests made in connection with this case, as we have no locus standi in the matter. However, on hearing of his detention, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Paragraph 34 of Strand One of the Good Friday Agreement provided for the establishment of a consultative Civic Forum. Section 56 of the Northern Ireland Act1998 required the First Minister and the deputy First Minister, with the approval of the Assembly, to make arrangements for obtaining the views of the Civic Forum.The Forum was set up in October 2000 and was suspended along with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Expenditure (17 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Officers serving at diplomatic missions abroad are required to carry out certain representational duties in line with both the Department’s strategies and mission business plans. Official promotion forms a significant part of the workload of all missions and plays an important part in the achievement of mission and Departmental objectives, including the promotion of Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Since 30 June this year it has no longer been possible for citizens residing on the island of Ireland to submit passport applications by regular or registered post. All such postal applications must now be submitted through the passport express service operated on behalf of the Passport Service by An Post and by the Post Office in Northern Ireland. This service, which involves a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Excise Duties Issues (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I share the concerns of the Deputy and fully understand the frustration of the company at the long delay in reimbursing excise duty due to them for the years in question. I am particularly concerned by the risk which this delay poses to the viability of the company, and the livelihoods of all involved. At my request, the Irish Embassy in Brussels contacted the Belgian authorities, and by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership Issues (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently six countries that have formally applied to join the EU and are in varying stages of the accession process: Turkey, Montenegro, Iceland, Serbia, Macedonia and Albania. Two countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, are in the pre-accession phase. Ireland is a strong supporter of EU enlargement and we believe it remains one of the EU's most successful policies,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for Vote 27 – International Cooperation - and Vote 28 - the Departmental Vote. Vote 27 delivers on Ireland's global development commitments, focusing on hunger and poverty, and largely relates to programmes administered by Irish Aid. Vote 28 funds the Department's activities in promoting Ireland's economic and trade interests...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government appointed the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as non-resident ambassador to the Holy See, thereby ensuring that contact with the Holy See is maintained at the highest possible diplomatic level. Ambassador Cooney travels to Rome regularly and I am satisfied that the current arrangement for Ireland's representation at the Holy See is the most...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland's diplomatic network includes 56 Embassies, 7 multilateral missions and 10 Consulates General and other offices. In addition to their country of residence, many Ambassadors are also accredited to additional countries on a concurrent basis which enhances the cost-effectiveness of our external representation. Our missions abroad work very closely with the state agencies in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland is committed to upholding a multilateral approach to international relations, based upon the equality of states and the rule of law. This commitment has been expressed through our membership of, and active participation in, international organisations such as the European Union and the United Nations. Membership of these organisations has enabled us to promote the interests, values...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank first all the Deputies who contributed to this debate. It will help to inform the Irish position at this week’s European Council. When I spoke last week on the budget, I said it would copper-fasten the stability that has been so hard-won here in Ireland. I also said that as a country, we had been through too much to put that stability and our ongoing recovery at risk. It...