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Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 7, National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed) and No. 6, Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 June 2014.

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Betting (Amendment) Bill is at committee.

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Eamon Gilmore: Yes. It is awaiting Committee Stage. Obviously, it is a matter for the committee to set the date for that.

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Eamon Gilmore: I think I know where Deputy McGrath is going with the question. If there are issues in respect of the preparation of amendments I will ask the Minister for Finance to get back directly to Deputy McGrath. The second question related to the review of medical cards. This issue was discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and work is being done on it. I understand work being done on it today and I...

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand a public consultation process is taking place in respect of the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill and it is due to be finalised in the third quarter of this year. Obviously, that process must be completed before the Bill proceeds to Committee Stage. The Protected Disclosures Bill is awaiting Report Stage.

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: My understanding is that there is no change in the plans to complete that Bill this session. The information I have is that it is to be on 11 June. I have no information to the contrary and, therefore, I will work with that. The list circulated yesterday is not the complete list. The intention is that the Bill will be completed.

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The preparation of the heads of the Bill were approved by Cabinet at the end of October 2013. The Minister of State, Deputy White, is still doing some work on it. I do not have an actual date for its publication but it is being progressed.

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: As I understand it, the Bill is due to be in committee next week. Obviously, if Deputy Ó Fearghaíl wishes to propose amendments, that is the place to propose them and they will be addressed at that stage. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl referred to domestic violence. Work is under way to reform and consolidate the Domestic Violence Act 1996. It is planned that the reform of the...

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill is due this session. The committee issued a report on the pre-legislative consideration of the Bill on 13 February. The ordering of business for the House is a matter for the Whips. From what I can see, the difficulty of the House in respect of its business has more to do with the failure on the part of Opposition parties and Deputies to...

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Eamon Gilmore: I understand the report is imminent.

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Eamon Gilmore: The first Bill is due next year. The second Bill is listed for this session.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (4 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have raised my concerns at this individual’s continued detention without trial with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy, on 11 November and 23 December 2013. In addition, the Embassy of Ireland in Cairo has been in sustained and direct contact with the Egyptian authorities in relation to this case. Our Ambassador Isolde Moylan and her...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government, and our European Union partners, are completely opposed to the death penalty in all cases. We also attach the utmost importance to combating all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief. Freedom of religion or belief is one of Ireland’s priorities for our membership of the Human Rights Council, from 2013 to 2015, and we have played a central role in the...

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

Eamon Gilmore: The Government, on foot of proposals made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, nominates officers to Heads of Mission posts, including to positions as Consuls General. The nominated Consuls General are career civil servants and are subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour and the Ethics in Public Office Acts. Every Honorary Consul must agree to be supervised...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no financial assistance available from this Department in such circumstances. This Department advises the Irish citizen to speak directly with their insurance company on this matter. Also Irish citizens working abroad may have earned an entitlement to assistance under the host country’s social security system. The person can check what is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I condemn the brutal killing of Farzana Parveen, in Pakistan on Tuesday 27 May, as I condemn all such so-called “honour killings”. My Department has consulted with the Pakistani authorities and based on these contacts, it appears that the authorities in Pakistan are taking measures to bring those responsible to justice. We understand two separate investigations have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: On 29 May 2014, I met with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers in Dublin.We discussed developments in the Northern Ireland Party Leaders’ talks. We agreed that the coming weeks will be a crucial period in ensuring progress. The Secretary of State and I encouraged Party Leaders to do everything possible to take these matters forward. At our meeting we expressed...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 to 29, inclusive, together. The Good Friday and St Andrews Agreements are essential to the achievement of reconciliation and mutual trust in Northern Ireland and in the totality of relations between these islands. I continue to stress the importance of progressing implementation of all outstanding aspects of the Agreements in my ongoing contacts with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (5 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The 40thanniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings on 17 May was a reminder to us all of the painful legacy of that terrible day, and of the questions that remain unanswered. On 6 May, I met with survivors and families of the victims of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and with Justice for the Forgottenand confirmed the Government’s ongoing support for their campaign. At that meeting, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (10 Jun 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The outcome of the domestic British debate on the EU could have very significant implications for Ireland, and I have, of course, been closely following developments. No decision has yet been taken on the holding of a referendum. Indeed, the question of holding a referendum may only become clear after the next UK general election. My strong belief is that the UK is better off within the...