Results 2,141-2,160 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130, 131 and 135 together. The Government is concerned about the human rights situation of the Rohingya community in Rakhine State. We continue to work through our Embassy to Myanmar/Burma (based in Hanoi) and through the mechanisms of the EU and UN to ensure that human rights are respected in Myanmar/Burma, including those of the Rohingya people. As the...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Expenditure (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: In order to inform the Irish public on the outcome of Ireland's EU Presidency, space was reserved in the Metro Herald and Irish Independent newspapers on 2 July and 5 July respectively. The costs for these information features were €14,000 in the case of the Metro Herald and €14,000 in the case of the Irish Independent, both exclusive of VAT. No broadcast or online information...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Boston College Case (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The allegations of surveillance of EU premises, if true, are of concern to all EU Member States, including Ireland. The EU’s External Action Service has sought clarification of the situation in both Washington and Brussels. High Representative Ashton has also spoken directly about this matter to Secretary of State Kerry and at a press conference, President Obama emphasised the...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The standard four-year assignment of the current Consul General in Boston will end on 21August 2013 when he takes up his new post at my Department's headquarters in Dublin. A replacement has been nominated and will take up duty on 22 August.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy will be aware that I have on numerous occasions made clear my serious concerns regarding the overall human rights record in Bahrain and the need for positive actions on the part of the Bahraini government to improve the situation. I am aware of the news report in question regarding a meeting which took place on 30 June between the Secretary General of my Department and senior...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 139, inclusive, together. I am aware of the tragic loss of four lives as a consequence of clashes between Colombia’s security forces and protestors in the north-eastern region of Catatumbo. At my request, officials are raising these events with the Colombian authorities and are also in touch with the European External Action Service. I welcome...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Surveillance of EU Offices (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The allegations of surveillance of EU premises, if true, are of concern to all EU Member States, including Ireland. The EU’s External Action Service has sought clarification of the situation in both Washington and Brussels. High Representative Ashton has also spoken directly about this matter to Secretary of State Kerry and at a press conference, President Obama emphasised the...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (9 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: It is not the practice for Ireland to enter into reciprocal arrangements with other countries relating to the granting of citizenship and no such arrangement exists with Australia. The conditions for obtaining Irish citizenship are a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality. Irish citizens may obtain Australian citizenship through meeting the requirements outlined under Australian law.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The betting legislation is currently under consideration by Government. I do not know whether the Minister for Health has met the victims of thalidomide but I will ask him to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislation promised in the area but I accept what the Deputy has said. I agree it is an issue that must be addressed.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is expected to be published this session.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I will tell Deputy Doherty what it means; it means Sinn Féin got it wrong twice. It got it wrong first when it fell hook, line and sinker for what the guys on the tapes were asking for, which was a bailout for Anglo Irish Bank. Sinn Féin agreed with it, voted for it and praised it.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: It got it wrong a second time when it opposed this Government's Bill to liquidate Anglo Irish Bank.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Doherty is all mouth and however loud he shouts the fact of the matter is Sinn Féin got it fundamentally wrong in 2008 and fell for what those guys on the tapes said.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: They were looking for a bailout from the Irish taxpayer and Sinn Féin fell for it hook, line and sinker. It is about time Deputy Doherty explained and apologised to the Irish people for doing so.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: What is the question?
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: As soon as we are finished with the Order of Business the House will deal with-----
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: -----the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill. Deputy McGrath will have an opportunity to discuss the matter. When the Bill has completed its passage-----
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: It will not take another two years.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government has introduced more legislation in the past two years to reform the-----