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Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I acknowledge the welcome Deputy Ó Cuív has given for the initiative taken by the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, regarding the fuel allowance.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: We all agree that if these harsh weather conditions continue that there has to be an appropriate response to them. Deputy Ó Cuív's difficulty with the issue of feed for livestock is that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, is already ahead of him and has already responded to the matter.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have suggested that if there is surplus feedstock and fodder available, then it should be released.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That is very much in line with what the IFA requested. Yesterday, it requested “co-ops, feed mills and banks to continue to support their farmer customers and do everything to ensure adequate feed and cashflow is provided.”

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The IFA has also called on farmers to “take stock of what fodder they have at this stage, and if they have some surplus, they should make it available to their fellow farmers who are in short supply”, a point derided by Deputy Ó Cuív.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That is the position the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has taken.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Fianna Fáil is reduced to blaming the Government for the bad weather.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The terms of the Croke Park II agreement are currently the subject of a ballot among those unions party to the agreement. All of us, including Opposition Members, should respect the right of individual union members to make up their own minds about this agreement. They are perfectly capable of doing so without any advice whatsoever from Sinn Féin.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: With regard to the issue of Garda discipline, the Government is not disciplining any member of the force. The matter of Garda discipline is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. It is not a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality or the Government. Neither should it be a matter for political debate or interference. It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It should be left with the Garda Commissioner. In respect of the issue of Garda vehicles, the Deputy is wrong again. The Government has spent an additional €9 million on the purchase of Garda vehicles.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In respect of the effectiveness of our Garda Síochána, our gardaí do a superb job. The crime figures which will be made available later today will show there have been significant increases in the level of crime which is a testament to-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Reduction is what I meant to say. This is a testament to-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----the commitment and the work of the Garda Síochána. Finally, I welcome Sinn Féin's newfound support for the Garda Síochána.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no doubt that the current unseasonable weather conditions are very difficult for farmers. Some concerns have been expressed over the past few days about cashflow and the availability of fodder. The harsh weather experienced in the past few weeks has been exacerbated by the problems caused by last year's wet summer, and some farmers are experiencing difficult conditions. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Numbers (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Audit Committee of my Department consists of six members who are fully independent of the Department and act in a voluntary capacity. Thus, there are no Departmental staff on the Department’s Audit Committee. The Evaluation and Audit Unit is currently staffed with thirteen officers (including one part-time). This comprises of: A Head of Unit Five Accountant Auditors Four...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) provides funding to non-profit organisations and projects to support Irish communities overseas and to facilitate the development of more strategic links between Ireland and the global Irish. The emphasis of the Emigrant Support Programme is on supporting culturally sensitive, frontline welfare services,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union Stability (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Over the past six decades, the European Union has contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe. It has transformed a continent that for so long was torn apart by war and division, shattering the lives of millions. This has been achieved through an unprecedented process of political, economic and social cooperation among the countries of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach and I discussed a number of issues with President Obama during our meeting on 19 March, including the economic situation in Ireland, the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Northern Ireland, the prospects for immigration reform in the US and the situation in Syria. We briefed the President on developments in relation to the Irish economy and gave an update...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 16 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council endorsed "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”. The Guiding Principles cover a range of issues which in this State span the policy responsibilities of a number of Government Departments and agencies. Consideration is currently being given as to how to address these Guiding Principles and also the European Commission’s...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As part of my visit to the US over the St. Patrick’s Day period, I had a bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Kerry in Washington D.C. on 18 March. This followed recent meetings in Rome on 27 February and in Shannon on 6 March. We discussed a range of subjects including Northern Ireland, the Irish economy, international issues including the Middle East peace process, and the...