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Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank members for their contributions. I believe there was great value in taking stock of the situation in Northern Ireland and considering recent developments in the totality of relationships set out in the Good Friday Agreement, which support and underpin our approach to Northern Ireland. There was encouragement and support today from a number of Deputies for the Northern Ireland...

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: -----a very strong tradition in this House of a united approach to supporting Government work on Northern Ireland. I have to say to Deputy Smith that I think we would have to go back to the then Deputy Haughey to find a contribution that was as negative about the role of the Government. There were also inaccuracies in Deputy Martin's contribution. He stated, for example, that we did not...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that our Embassy in London has become aware of the individual named by him in recent days. The Head of Consular Services at the Embassy has written to the individual and offered consular assistance as appropriate, which may include a visit, if so requested. The individual has also been provided with the contact details of the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas,...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am informed that the chief executive officer of Tallaght hospital, Mr. David Slevin, has stated it is not the case that the health of patients is under threat at the hospital. I understand he has provided assurances that the situation is being managed and that the hospital is providing adequate patient care. Tallaght hospital is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the number of people...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is listening to staff at the front line and to patients and their families. The problem is not being ignored by the Government but addressed by it, the HSE and hospital management. I remind the Deputy that the number on trolleys is significantly lower than when Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív and his colleagues had responsibility for the health service. That said, the...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Our hearts go out to the people who have been affected by flooding over the past number of weeks. In some cases, people have been affected more than once. It is a devastating experience for people to have their homes flooded and I have enormous sympathy for their plight. I want to pay tribute to the workers and volunteers on the ground whose efforts in these awful weather conditions have...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: First, the Government has acted on this issue and has acted quickly. In a flood situation, the first thing people need is immediate assistance, which is being provided through the Department of Social Protection. A sum of €15 million was provided by the Government this week to address people's immediate needs. Officials of the local authorities and the Department of Social...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Minister for Education and Skills is planning to meet the USI about this issue. He is making arrangements for a date for the meeting. My understanding of the issue is that a student registration fee applies throughout the education system and what is applied in the case of apprentices is on a pro rata basis. The Government is looking at the apprenticeship system very...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: One of the points we must bear in mind is that apprentices continue to be paid while they are in the education part of their apprenticeship.

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The estimate I have is that the levels of pay can range from €300 a week to €700 a week, depending on the particular apprenticeship. It is not unreasonable that where there is a student charge, those who are part of the education system and are getting paid would contribute to the student charge. In some cases, students who do not get paid have to contribute to the charge. ...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I indicated that he is willing to do that and he intends to do that. The Minister for Education and Skills is examining the apprenticeship system in a much wider way because we can use apprenticeships in a much more creative and broader way in the economy to get people back into employment, to get appropriate training and to ensure that people are equipped for work. We have had a system of...

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 861/2007 establishing a European small claims procedure and Regulation (EC) No. 1896/2006 creating a European order for payment procedure (back from committee); No. 2 - County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013...

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Powerful sectoral interests do not get to this Government.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: That was the previous Government.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The consumer protection and competition Bill is at an advanced stage and is planned to be published this session.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Red Cross (amendment) Bill, which is to repeal the Red Cross Act 1938 and put in place a new legal framework for the Red Cross society, is expected next year.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The sale of loan books to unregulated third parties Bill will allow regulated financial institutions to sell their loan books to unregulated financial institutions. Work is being done on this Bill and we expect it to be published next year.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill to establish the strategic investment fund is to be published this session.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The position is that the judgment of the ECHR is binding on the State. There is a procedure whereby the State is required to make a report to the Council of Europe within six months of the judgment, which will be 28 July at the latest. It is my responsibility as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make that report. I will be doing so in consultation with the line Department, the...

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Ar dtús, tá súil agam go mbeidh an Bille seo os comhair na Dála an seisiún seo, nó sin an t-amchlár atá againn. Níl aon eolas agam faoi cheapúcháin duine in áit Sheán ó Cuirreáin. Ar ndóigh, duine é Seán ó Cuirreáin a rinne sár jab mar choimisinéir fad agus a bhí sé sa...