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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The table below sets out the range of earnings within my Department. It is classified in accordance with the breakdown requested. For completeness, I have also included the number of staff in my Department earning between €30,000 and €40,000 and €300,000 and €400,000. >€500,000 NIL €400,000-500,000 NIL €300,000-400,000 Nil...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The promotion and protection of human rights is a core principle of Ireland’s foreign policy. In line with our priorities in this area, Ireland raises concerns and makes recommendations to States under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council, including on the issue of human rights defenders and threats against civil society around the world. We will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council Resolutions (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland's National Action Plan (NAP) on UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was officially launched in November 2011. The NAP sets out how Ireland will promote and implement the objectives of the Resolution in its programme support activities, diplomatic advocacy and policy-making, across the interrelated areas of peace, security and development. A...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 16 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council endorsed "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”. The Commission Communication of October 2011, entitled “A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility” invited EU member States to develop national plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. Ireland, along with all EU partners, adheres to the One China policy and, as a result, does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. This does not, however, preclude the development of economic and trade relations and Ireland, together with our EU partners, sees the benefit of encouraging trade with Taiwan, and continues to explore...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I need to know the details of the particular case and again I invite Deputy Dooley to let me have them. My Department and the consulate concerned will address it and no doubt will provide assistance to the individual concerned. This is a problem that has gone on for a very long time. The undocumented Irish in the United States live in a kind of a shadowed existence. As Deputy...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The plight of the undocumented remains a top priority for the Government and in this regard, the publication yesterday of a bipartisan Bill in the US Senate is a very positive development which, if adopted, would help to end the great hardship and uncertainty faced by undocumented Irish in the US and their families here in Ireland. The legislation was drafted over several months by a...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has considered some amendments to the Bill. I understand that it is on Committee Stage. While it is a matter for the committee, my understanding is that the intention is to deal with Committee Stage in this session.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The draft heads of the bail Bill are at an advanced stage, but it is not possible to give a date for its publication. The draft Bill contained in the LRC's report will form the basis of the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill. Publication is expected this year.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the Minister for Justice and Equality is awaiting a report from the Oireachtas justice committee, which has been considering the matter. The forestry Bill was agreed by the Government on Tuesday.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: No.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is introducing three housing Bills. The housing (amendment) Bill will amend section 1 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. Its heads have been approved by the Government and its publication is intended for this session. The housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is meant to strengthen the regulatory framework for social housing, including statutorily underpinning...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On my behalf and on that of the Labour Party and the Government, I join Deputy Martin in expressing sympathy to the families of those in the town of West, which is near Waco, in Texas, who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with those who are no doubt worried with regard to what has happened there. I was informed about this matter early this morning by our consulate in Chicago , which...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The mediation Bill is due to be published late this year.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The local government Bill and the electoral (amendment) Bill are due to be published this session. In the context of the latter Bill and the number of European Parliament seats that will be on offer, the relevant matters have been concluded by the European Parliament but the process relating to them remains ongoing. The health (amendment) Bill is also due to be published this session. The...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The protection of maternal life Bill is to be published this session.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank Deputy Broughan for his kind remarks regarding the initiative the Government took in respect of Friday sittings.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Those sittings provide Members of the House with the opportunity to introduce Private Members' Bills. The heads of the criminal justice (corruption) Bill were referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for discussion.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The criminal justice (forensic evidence and DNA database system) Bill is very near completion and it is hoped that it will be published this session. The criminal law (sexual offences) Bill is probably the legislation to which the Deputy is referring in the context of electronic tagging. Proposals relating to this matter were brought to Government last July and it is hoped that the Bill...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The water services Bill will be introduced this year. I suggest that the Deputy table a parliamentary question to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the other issues he raised.