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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008 (the Act). This broadly provides, among other requirements, that a person’s identity is known to the Minister for Foreign Affairs before a passport can issue to that person. The Department wrote to the person in question on 12 March, 2013 to inform her that her application for a passport had been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland is not a party to the Hague Convention (V) respecting the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land. As I outlined in a response to the Deputy in this House on 19 November 2013, sovereign immunity applies automatically as a matter of law, including in respect to foreign State or military aircraft. In my response, I also set out the legal rules...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is fully committed to maintaining relations with the Holy See. Ambassador Cooney was in the Vatican earlier this week where he attended the New Year Greeting ceremony with Pope Francis and also met Archbishop Parolin. He did not attend the event on 13 December.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There are mechanisms in Ireland for the hearing of broadcasting complaints. The operation of those mechanisms, and the response to them by media outlets, is not the responsibility of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the developments in Pitalito and, at my request, officials of the Embassy of Ireland in Mexico City, which is also accredited to Colombia, have raised with the Colombian authorities concerns regarding the community displaced from their land. The promotion and protection of human rights is a core principle of Ireland’s foreign policy. Ireland engages on human rights...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am concerned at the continuing recourse on the part of the Israeli occupation authorities to the use of criminal charges, periods of detention, and interrogation, to harass and deter peaceful protesters and activists, and increasingly to blur the distinction between such legitimate activities and violent actions. We have consistently conveyed these concerns to the Israeli authorities,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department has a long-standing arrangement in place with an external provider for the provision of telephonist services for the main switchboard. The Department will be going to tender again for these services in early 2014. Calls to the dedicated Passport Service number are answered by Department staff.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together. Prime Minister Cameron stated in a speech on 23 January 2013 that the Conservative party manifesto for the next parliamentary elections, expected in 2015, will seek a mandate for a Conservative Government to negotiate a new settlement with EU partners, and that if a Conservative Government is elected, it will put such a settlement to a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: It is clear that the legacy of the Past needs to be dealt with to allow Northern Ireland to move on to a truly peaceful and reconciled society.Efforts to address the legacy should be motivated, above all, by a commitment to making progress towards reconciliation and a cohesive society. The Panel of Parties Talks stimulated a welcome discussion on these issues with the engagement of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 49 together. Over 3,500 people died during the Troubles. The suffering of their relatives and friends endures to this day. There is no hierarchy of loss or grief for these families. However, both Governments accepted at Weston Park that certain cases from the past remained a source of grave public concern, particularly those giving rise to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Since March 2011 there have been no formal approaches to my Department by countries wishing to open a resident Embassy here.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 to 59, inclusive, and 71 and 75 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Conventions (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The origins of the Vienna Convention lie in the work of the International Law Commission on the codification of international law on diplomatic relations and immunities. The Commission considered the topic for a number of years before adopting draft articles with commentary, which were presented to the United Nations General Assembly in 1958. Following on from this, a United Nations...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Solidarity Fund (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU Solidarity Fund was set up by the European Union to respond to major natural disasters and express European solidarity with disaster-stricken regions within Europe. A major disaster is defined as damage estimated at over €3bn or 0.6% of GNI. In Ireland’s case this would amount to approximately €770 million. In exceptional circumstances, however, when the damage is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Pensions Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: With regard to the staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the calculation and payment of superannuation benefits, including the awarding of added years, is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State agencies operating under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Internship Scheme Data (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: While my Department has actively sought to participate in the scheme, there have been no JobBridge placements in my Department to date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Trade and investment promotion are key priorities for the Government, as part of its wider strategy to promote economic growth and employment. The Government is committed to developing Ireland’s trade and investment relationship with key markets in Asia, including the Republic of Korea (South Korea), to the maximum extent possible. Korea is identified as a priority market under...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Developing Ireland’s trade and investment relationship with China is an ongoing priority for the Government. The importance of China as a trading partner for Ireland is reflected in the large number of high level visits that have taken place between Ireland and China in recent years, and the strong growth seen in many key sectors. Total trade with China (including its various...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (15 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Trade and investment promotion are key priorities for the Government, as part of its wider strategy to promote economic growth and employment. The Government is committed to developing Ireland’s trade and investment relationship with Japan to the maximum extent possible. Japan is identified as a priority market under Ireland’s Trade Strategy, a review of which will be...