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Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: All of the issues in the programme for Government are being progressed. Some of them will be covered by the legislation to which I have already referred but all of the issues are being progressed by the Minister for Health.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have even better news for Deputy Adams - the Government has been a champion of the Narrow Water Bridge project for quite some time.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Adams knows the position on this. The position is that a value-for-money issue arose. The Government and the Northern Ireland Executive continue to support the project. Work is now being done at a technical level which I hope will be completed reasonably soon. That will then enable the issue to be examined again. As far as the Government is concerned, we support the Narrow Water...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I expect the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to bring proposals to Government shortly.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I think the legislation to which Deputy Healy-Rae refers was a Private Member's Bill and there is no Government commitment in that regard. On the Charities Act and issues relating to commencement, I will seek a reply for Deputies Healy-Rae and Martin.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the Garda compensation (malicious injuries) Bill have been approved by the Government and it is expected to be published early next year. The heads of the housing Bill are expected by the end of the year.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has a target to end homelessness. Nobody should have to sleep rough. It is very tragic that anybody has to sleep rough. On the issue of public housing, the Government has, in this year's budget, recommenced a public housing programme.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The consumer and competition Bill is expected to be published this session.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: They were two acts of utter depravity which everyone condemned. As far as Garda resources are concerned, the Minister for Justice and Equality has secured approval from the Government for the recruitment, for the first time in a long time, of additional gardaí. The advertising for this recruitment process will be proceeding shortly. The question of the Antarctic treaty is not so much...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin was there a while but he did not get around to signing it either. I am working on it and I am happy to answer any questions Deputy Ó Fearghaíl might have on it.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended to introduce that Bill next year.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: My understanding is that Report Stage of the Bill in question is to be taken before the recess.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Earlier, I told Deputies Martin and Healy-Rae that I will get an answer for them on the commencement of the Charities Act. I will include Deputy Pearse Doherty in that. There are several ways in which the Deputy can pursue the other issue he raised. I am sure the Minister for Finance would have no difficulty in responding on the issue.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The housing Bill will be taken early next year. We are not awaiting any legislation with regard to provision for homeless people. The Government has already provided additional beds for the homeless. The situation of those sleeping rough needs to be dealt with. It is not an issue of legislation but of dealing with a problem.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I move:That Dáil Éireann approve the following Order in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013,a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Dáil Éireann on 12 November 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In 2013, 23 officials of my Department received the cost of membership of professional bodies related to their professional and technical qualifications necessary for the conduct of their duties. The total cost of this to my Department was €7,870.22 for 2013 (to date), which would be an indicative annual figure. The cost of membership of certain local organisations/bodies may also be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As part of their professional development, staff of my Department who undertake qualifying third level courses in their own time may receive financial assistance under the terms of the Refund of Fees Scheme, which is sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade strongly encourages and supports its staff in this regard, particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy Review (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I initiated a review of Ireland’s foreign policy and external relations on 8 October 2013. The purpose of the review is to provide an updated statement of Ireland’s foreign policy and to identify a series of recommendations for its conduct, with a view to ensuring that the Government is equipped with the right mix of policies and instruments to promote Ireland’s values...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions Data (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In some circumstances there are commercial sensitivities surrounding the publication of the information requested by the Deputy. Many of the companies met during St. Patrick’s Day visits are either potential investors in Ireland or prospective commercial partners of Irish companies in a particular market. Releasing the names of such companies could potentially compromise their position...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Support for the development of Ireland’s artistic talent, including in the field of music, is primarily a matter for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, to whom I understand the Deputy has tabled an identical question. My Department does not administer any funding or bursary schemes to support music students studying overseas. I would add that the Ireland-United States...