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Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

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Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----which puts forward practical solutions to the problems the people face. I support the proposal before the House to hold the by-election, which is in line with the commitment the Government gave and for which we brought proposals to this House that by-elections should be held within a reasonable period of time of the vacancy occurring. This is now an opportunity for the people of Meath...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The issue is in the draft conclusions for the European Council meeting. One of the issues which will be before the General Affairs Council meeting on Monday is the preparation of the European Council meeting. The draft refers to the internal energy market and investment in infrastructure, both of which are aimed to address high energy prices.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Timmy Dooley inquired about the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina. That matter is not on the agenda for next week's meeting. It is true, however, that there has been a regrettable lack of momentum. However, the European Union has, through the External Action Service, been working hard to encourage progress. The most recent reports suggest there may be some positive movement,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no specific duration. The duration will be both country and scheme specific. For example, people in this country can access JobBridge and avail of the various interventions relating to employment activation. There are also various forms of education and training arrangements. As the Senator is aware, the Departments of Social Protection and Education and Skills are expanding the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Bernard J. Durkan referred to an EU-US trade agreement. The state of play in this regard is that the high-level working group has made a positive report to the effect that negotiations should take place on such an agreement. In his State of the Union address President Obama committed to progressing a trade and investment partnership with Europe. This was one of the issues we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the initiative of the Chairman and the committee in the production of a paper on the involvement of national parliaments in the European semester process. It is a very important that national parliaments, which have traditionally had the primary function in regard to national budgets, should take an active role at the co-ordination level in respect of the first semester process and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I am pleased to have the opportunity to brief the joint committee ahead of the next General Affairs Council, which will take place in Brussels on Monday, 11 March. This is the second General Affairs Council of Ireland's EU Presidency and I will again have the honour of chairing the meeting. The Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Creighton, will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not think that was a previous life.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I remember it.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict in Syria (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the initial decision by the Syrian National Coalition not to participate in a meeting of the core group of the Friends of Syria in Rome on 28 February was later reversed and that the SNC President, Dr Al Khatib, and other SNC representatives participated fully in the Rome meeting. I am glad that Dr. Al Khatib and his colleagues ultimately chose to maintain their close...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Bilateral Relations (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland and Cuba established diplomatic relations in 1999, and bilateral engagement has increased steadily in the period since then. Last year bilateral trade in goods with Cuba reached close to €1.2 million, making Cuba Ireland’s 155th largest trading partner. I understand that a small number of Irish people are exploring business opportunities in Cuba and that several...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (5 Mar 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State Boards operating under the aegis of my Department

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 37, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 38 - Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 6 - Further Education and Training Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Last week when this issue was raised the original proposal was that all Stages would be taken tomorrow. In light of the issues that have been raised and indications from Opposition Deputies that they wanted more time to debate the Bill, the Government agreed to take Second Stage tomorrow and the remaining Stages next week. That is reflected in this proposal. If the Opposition desires more...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That would give us an additional two hours.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Do the Deputies opposite want an additional two hours tomorrow?

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The three Opposition spokespersons made a case for more time. Deputy McDonald suggested that the Government might want to hear certain contributions and new opinions. I am offering two additional hours tomorrow. Do the Deputies accept them?

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: They wanted extra time. I have put an offer before them of two extra hours.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Opposition parties want the extra time. If they want to amend the order to extend the debate to 5.30 p.m., I will accept that amendment.