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Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: If it is a policy issue, the Deputy should address it to the Minister.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I have good news for the Deputy on both Bills he mentioned. The environment miscellaneous provisions Bill is due this session. The radiological protection miscellaneous provisions Bill is also due this session.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The restorative justice Bill is due this session. From responses to parliamentary questions, I know the Minister for Justice and Equality, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs have responded to the progress on the implementation of various elements of the report.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Again that is a Private Members' Bill. I believe it passed Second Stage and it is now a matter for the relevant committee.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: As I understand it, that report has not yet been received. Clearly when it is, arrangements will be made to have it discussed in the House.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: It is expected next year.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill will be taken in this session. We address the housing crisis not by making declarations but by taking action on it.

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy may be absolutely assured that this Government is taking action on the housing crisis.

Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I move:That, pursuant to section 39 of the Electoral Act 1992 and owing to the vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the Dáil, the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk-Assistant of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil consequent on the resignation of Deputy Patrick Nulty, a Member for...

Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party will make its case vigorously during the course of the two by-elections.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently five countries that are candidates to join the European Union, Turkey, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia and Macedonia, each of which is at a different stage on its path towards membership. Turkey has been a candidate since 1999 and is currently in accession negotiations with the European Union. The most recent chapter in the negotiations was opened last year, following...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: At the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg of 14 April, Ministers decided to expand the list of those to whom visa bans and asset freezes will apply, the so-called Phase 2 measures, and this is set out in the first paragraph of the Council Conclusions: A decision was subsequently taken to suspend implementation of the measures against these 15 additional individuals pending developments...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (1 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I spoke with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland most recently on Tuesday when we discussed the talks and in particular the need to find a way to deal better and more comprehensively with the legacy of the past. I am firmly of the view that Northern Ireland urgently requires a new way forward on dealing with the past that can command public confidence. We agreed also that the early...

Europe Week: Statements (6 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the House in Europe Week in what is, undoubtedly, an important year for the European Union. This is a time of transition in Europe and, as we put the crisis behind us, we need to look ahead at the challenges that remain. As the Taoiseach and many commentators have noted, we again find ourselves in a time of institutional change. A new...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Remit (6 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Pursuant to section 1 of the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924, as amended, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is assigned responsibility for the administration and business generally of public services in connection with communications and transactions with other states, as well as the maintaining of diplomatic and consular representation, which includes permanent representations...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Common Foreign and Security Policy (6 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU Satellite Centre (EUSC), which is based in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain, is an agency of the European Union and has been operational since 1 January 2002. Its mission is to strengthen the early warning and crisis management monitoring functions of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, through the interpretation of satellite imagery. The analysis of satellite imagery is an essential...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (7 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I can confirm that there is no legal impediment to the person concerned receiving a passport on foot of the submission of a correctly completed passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I spoke with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on 29 April to discuss this important matter. I expressed disappointment at her decision not to appoint a Hillsborough-style panel to review the Ballymurphy cases. I informed the Secretary of State that the families were very disappointed with her response. I recalled that the Taoiseach wrote to and then raised the matter directly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (8 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: An application for citizenship through Foreign Birth Registration was submitted by the person referred to by the Deputy, to our Embassy, London in October 2013. A legal issue was identified and the application was forwarded to Dublin for consideration. The Department sought the advice of the Adoption Authority of Ireland in relation to the legal question raised. My Department is awaiting a...