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Written Answers — First World War: First World War (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: My officials met with the British Ministry of Defence in London on 6 February 2004 to discuss the 26 Irish born soldiers who were executed by the British army during the First World War for alleged breaches of military law. At that meeting it was agreed that the British side would forward the courts martial case files for the Irish men in question, and that in response we would formally set...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: In the event that concrete evidence of any EU state holding detainees incommunicado on behalf of the USA was ever to emerge, the Government would consider what action to take in light of the facts of the case. I have no knowledge of any plans other High Contracting Parties to the European Convention on Human Rights may have in this regard.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Yes.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Since assuming office as Minister for Foreign Affairs, I have not travelled, in the course of my duties, by mainline or commuter train, or by Luas.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: As none of the proposals in the national spatial strategy fall within the policy remit of the Department of Foreign Affairs, there have been no significant changes implemented by the Department as a result of the delivery of the strategy. Thus no costs, benefits or savings for my Department have directly accrued. The Deputy may wish to note that, in the context of advancing co-operation on an...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Paragraphs 27 to 29 of the joint declaration summarise the initiatives which are to be taken by the British Government to enable communities, both loyalist and nationalist, to become committed stakeholders in a peaceful and prosperous society. The British Government was specifically mandated in paragraph 27 of the joint declaration to review good community relations and to bring forward a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The policy with regard to the 3% target for the employment of people with disabilities in the Civil Service is the responsibility of the Department of Finance. My Department has committed itself in its human resources strategy to full participation in the Government's programme of positive action aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The guidelines for...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The provision of information with regard to the implementation of EU directives is a matter for each concerned Government Department. This also applies to reasoned opinions and letters of formal notice. My Department, which has an overall co-ordinating role in relation to EU matters, does not as a rule implement any European Union legislation and is not currently implementing any such...

Written Answers — North-South Co-operation: North-South Co-operation (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Government's objective is the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and the restoration of the institutions, including the North-South Ministerial Council. A particular priority is to develop North-South co-operation to the mutual benefit of the people in both parts of the island. The North-South section in my Department works closely with all Departments to advance this...

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware from recent debates and responses to questions in the House, that the welfare of the undocumented Irish in the US is a matter of the highest priority for the Government. In all our contacts with United States political leaders, including when the Taoiseach and I met with President Bush earlier in the year, we emphasise the importance of addressing the situation in a...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (15 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: My Department, through the Irish Embassy in Pretoria, became aware of the arrest of the person mentioned by the Deputy in April 2002 in South Africa on charges of fraud, corruption and contravention of the Aliens Act. I understand that the three counts arose from his alleged illegal residence in South Africa. The embassy provided consular assistance to him and his family, including raising...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: We will not take lessons from Deputy Rabbitte. An increase of only £1.50 for old age pensioners.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputies' behaviour is reprehensible.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: God help Ireland if you ever got over here.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Did Gerry show that when he was on the video link? It would be interesting to know.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: The next time Gerry is talking to his friends in America will he tell them about this question here?

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: I would be interested to know.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: On 8 November.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: That of the UN.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Dermot Ahern: Does Deputy Ó Caoláin condone Deputy Ó Snodaigh's remark?