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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Nov 2007)

John McGuinness: At the Africa Caribbean Pacific (ACP)-EU Joint Council of Ministers in May of this year, all 6 ACP regions, together with the EU, reaffirmed their intention to conclude full EPAs (including provisions on services and investment) before the deadline of the 31st of December 2007. After that date the current trading arrangements under the Cotonou Agreement must end if the EU and our ACP...

Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (13 Nov 2007)

John McGuinness: The total value of goods exported under military licence from my Department in each year from 2004 to date are set out in the table. Information on the actual value of military exports was not collected prior to 2004. Year Value (€) 2002 Not available 2003 Not available 2004 7,645,979 2005 13,891,995 2006 14,771,306

Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (31 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: I am unable to supply the information sought by today's deadline. I am arranging to have it assembled and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is ready.

Seanad: Job Creation (31 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his welcome and I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter on the Adjournment. While it is recognised that Donegal has suffered particular difficulties in the past due to the demise of traditional industries such as agriculture, fishing and textiles, there is clear evidence that the county is successfully engaged in a transition to the new economy....

Seanad: Job Creation (31 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: I have a particular interest in the SME sector and the work of Enterprise Ireland. I understand the issues involving IDA Ireland and the infrastructure and I have a keen interest in the regions. I will make the Minister aware of the Senator's views and ensure she receives a reply and that action is taken.

Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: I thank Members for their good wishes on my appointment as Minister of State. I look forward to the challenge and to working with spokespersons and will do what I can to make our engagement more informative and to meet and discuss any issues of concern. Some issues raised will be dealt with in the form of amendments on Committee Stage and I am willing to consider amendments in order to...

Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: Next Tuesday, subject to agreement with the Whips. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 9 October 2007.

Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is my pleasure to bring before the House the Control of Exports Bill 2007 for consideration and debate. In a modern global economic environment committed to the principles of trade liberalisation, export controls are an anachronism. As one of the most open economies in the world, with exports of goods and services equal to 86% of gross...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: Yes, indeed.

Written Answers — Export Controls: Export Controls (26 Sep 2007)

John McGuinness: Ireland imposes controls on the export of military and dual use goods and services in line with our support for a stable, secure and cooperative international environment and our full commitment to disarmament and arms control. We work closely, in this regard, with our fellow EU member states and with our partner countries in the international export control regimes. Export controls are...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (26 Sep 2007)

John McGuinness: The European Communities (Safety of Toys) Regulations (S.I. No. 32 of 1990) govern the marketing, classification and labeling of toys placed on the Irish market. These Regulations are enforced by the National Consumer Agency (NCA). The NCA has indicated that staff are constantly engaged on product safety duties, mainly related to issues associated with toy safety. The NCA may also call on...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a submission made by Dóchas, Kilkenny, on behalf of a number of residents of a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, who wish to remain in Kilkenny following the closure of the hostel will be given positive consideration by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14362/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain here in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if permission will be granted in view of the fact that they are seven years here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14634/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in providing a dealing number to register a property at a location (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to Kilkenny Borough Council; and if he will request the property register section to expedite the matter. [14635/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for naturalisation in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if their application will be expedited in view of the number of years they have been here and the community they are supporting and assisting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14741/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be approved and expedited on the basis of their marriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14807/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the years of employment given by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be credited to their record for pension purposes; if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14178/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny with an orthopaedic consultant at Waterford Hospital; and if she will expedite the matter. [14179/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an angiogram for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite the matter. [14219/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 8 March 2007, the reason a formal reply has not been issued by the Health Service Executive; her views on the time lapse in this case; and the reason for the delay. [14220/07]