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Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It contains only 15 sections. Its content has been known since the budget was announced. A total of 13 hours has been provided for debate on the Bill, 7.5 for the Second Stage debate and 5.5 hours for Committee and Remaining Stages. I understand that the Whip will meet following the Order of Business to discuss with the Opposition spokespersons a timetable in regard to the taking of the...

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: All of the arguments that need to be made can be made in that time. We are open to a division of time in relation to the taking of different sections and so on. That matter will be discussed by the Whips following the Order of Business.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As I said earlier, a total of 13 hours have been provided for the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill. That contrasts with what Deputy Martin's party provided-----

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: ----- in 2010, which was six hours and 15 minutes.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister for Social Protection tells me she offered the Opposition more time and they turned it down.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There will be plenty of time with 13 hours.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Thirteen hours is plenty of time for Fianna Fáil to tell us where it would get €1.7 billion extra in cuts in the social welfare budget.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is plenty of time for Sinn Féin to tell us where it would get the 37% reduction it would have to apply in social welfare.

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

Eamon Gilmore: 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 to land at Irish airports, including Shannon Airport, is subject to the condition that the aircraft are unarmed, carry no arms, ammunition or explosives, do not engage in intelligence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passports Data (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 to 52, inclusive, together. There were approximately 4,695,000 Irish passports in circulation, in date, and valid on 21 October 2013. The Passports Act 2008 requires that before issuing a passport to a person, the Passport Service must be satisfied that the applicant is an Irish citizen. An Irish citizen is defined in the Act as a person who: - is an...

Seanad: EU Scrutiny and Transparency in Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Oct 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate, which has been most interesting. I compliment Senator Daly on the preparation of the Bill and Senator MacSharry on its presentation. The discussion must be seen in the context of this House's engagement with the Taoiseach yesterday on the broader issue of Seanad reform. He has undertaken to engage in a process of consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 124 together. Overall exports of goods from Ireland in 2012 amounted to €91.7 billion. Services exports amounted to a further €90.3 billion, for a combined total of €182 billion. The trade balance in Ireland’s favour was some €45.7 billion, including the highest services trade surplus since records began. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on 21 October in the case of Inés del Río v Spain regarding eligibility for sentence reduction. The relevant Spanish authorities will assess the full implications of the ECHR judgement and will consider the actions that are required in light of the ruling. In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As outlined in the reply to Question No. 68 of 17 October 2013, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides financial assistance to officers going on posting abroad towards the cost of representational furniture and equipment. In this context, official representation refers to work-related events, official functions and networking opportunities held in the homes of officers on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As outlined in this House on 15 October 2013, I am aware that one US military aircraft recently landed in Shannon Airport armed with a fixed weapon and therefore did not comply with the normal conditions that apply to foreign military aircraft overflying or landing in Ireland. I am not in a position to provide further information on the aircraft in question. A longstanding system for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Following the closure of the Embassy to the Holy See in November 2011, the Embassy to Italy and the residence of the Ambassador to Italy were relocated to the State owned Villa Spada, formerly occupied by the Embassy to the Holy See. The change of plaques represents the change of designation of the building.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In November 2011, the Government announced its decision to close Ireland’s Embassy to the Holy See. This decision was driven by economic factors deriving from our need to cut public expenditure and focus the modest resources of our diplomatic service on economic recovery. The closure of the resident embassy to the Holy See has yielded substantial savings as it enabled the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Appointments (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Name Position Held Qualifications (where stated) Annual Salary Mark Garrett Chief Adviser - Office of the Tánaiste Postgraduate Dip in EU Competition Law Masters in Communications BA in History & Politics €156,380 Colm O’Reardon Economic Adviser – Office of the Tánaiste...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have closely followed developments in relation to the Basque Country since the declaration by ETA on 20 October 2011 that the organisation had “decided on the definitive cessation of its armed activity”. The Government continues to support all efforts to achieve a definitive peace in the Basque Country and I hope that further progress can be made based on democratic...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (5 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I attended the most recent meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) which took place in Luxembourg on 21 October. As the Deputy will be aware, this was the first formal Council meeting of EU Foreign Ministers since late August. A wide range of issues were discussed and important Conclusions were agreed across a number of key policy areas; these Conclusions may be accessed on the...