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Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Some of the builders were also at fault. Deputy Ellis probably knows some of them.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I will ask the Minister for Health to respond to Deputy Naughten on the matter.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Carey is correct. Shannon Airport is experiencing growth. I was there two weeks ago and saw the situation at first hand. The Shannon aviation services and miscellaneous provisions Bill is due this session.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not have a date yet for the inspection of places of detention Bill.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the regulation of lobbying Bill have been approved by Government and the Bill is expected to be published early in the new year. The draft heads of the bail Bill are at an advanced stage and it is not possible to indicate when it will be published.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The radiological protection Bill is expected next year. I do not have a date for the ratification of the convention.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: We had hoped the minerals development Bill would be ready this session but it now looks like it will come before the House early next year.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Excise Duties Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the situation facing the company to which the Deputy refers. I share the Deputy’s concerns 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Embassy to the Slovak Republic opened in 2001. Our diplomatic presence in Bratislava is important in the context of shared membership of the European Union, in advancing relationships, promoting our interests and fostering goodwill between our two countries. From an economic perspective, and given that the state agencies service the market from regional offices, the Embassy has an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The scale and presence of our diplomatic network is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis. Any decision to adjust the state’s external representation, including the opening of missions, will have regard to national priorities and available resources. At present, Ireland’s diplomatic network includes 56 Embassies, 7 multilateral missions and 10 Consulates General and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I met with Dr Richard Haass on 31 October in Iveagh House. We had met previously in New York on 25 September and have agreed to keep closely in touch. I believe that close and ongoing contact with Dr Haass and his team is preferable to a formal submission at this stage in his consultative process. During these meetings, we discussed each of the issues that he has been asked to address by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Officials from my Department attended the Northern Ireland Economic Investment Conference in Belfast in early October. This conference allowed excellent networking with representatives from the Northern Irish business sector. Attendance at the Conference was another example of the very good relations between the UK and Ireland which Prime Minister Cameron attested to in his address to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have previously welcomed the publication in May 2013 by the NI Executive of a new strategy ‘Together: Building A United Community’. The publication of the strategy is an important acknowledgement of the ongoing blight of sectarianism across communities in Northern Ireland and recognition that building a shared society requires a comprehensive response across political,...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I join with Deputy Ó Fearghaíl, on behalf of the Government, in communicating our sympathy with the people of the Philippines, who are enduring a terrible natural tragedy. I acknowledge Deputy Ó Fearghaíl's welcome for the action that the Government is taking in providing emergency funding straight away in the form of €1 million through NGOs. We are also providing...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The position in respect of Newbridge is that the assets and liabilities, excluding the building, have been transferred to Permanent TSB by way of the High Court order. In addition to that, the Governor of the Central Bank has requested a financial incentive of up to €53.9 million, which has been agreed to by the Minister for Finance. That money amounts to €23 million in cash...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Why does Deputy Adams have such difficulty with the truth? Why does he get up and twist everything? We all know that there is a very big problem with youth unemployment in this country. That is why the Government has made tackling the jobs crisis - and youth unemployment, in particular - a priority. Happily, we are seeing some progress. At the height of the crisis in 2009, there were...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is far too high. That is why during the course of Ireland's EU Presidency we led a proposal to tackle the issue of youth unemployment in this country and across Europe, and agreed proposals for a youth guarantee scheme. In addition to agreeing the proposals, we went on to provide European money for the scheme. The original proposal was that this would be dealt with over a seven year...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Next year, there will be more than 20,000 places available specifically for young job seekers at work. That is in addition to the remaining 58,000 places which are available across the various initiatives we are taking. At the end of the day, the provision of places in training, work experience and education is about preparing young people to go to work. Ultimately, what is required is the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Where did Deputy Adams get the idea that it is not in the jobs plan for 2014?

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The jobs action plan for 2014, just as its predecessor for 2013, is designed for, dedicated to and directed towards the creation of employment, including employment for young people.