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Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: In the past 20 months the Government has made significant progress.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It has stopped the rot in the banks and got credit moving again, with new initiatives, where necessary. It has restored our international reputation with foreign investors and jobs are returning.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Exports are growing again. We are turning our energies to helping people get off the dole and into jobs, to gain work experience or take up training. A stimulus package focused on job creation, health and education has been introduced. We are taking a balanced approach to spending, while protecting those who need it most and getting more from public services.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: We know the sharp end of the crisis is being felt every day in households in every town, village and suburb. We will not exaggerate our achievements, but the end is in sight. We will win this fight and say goodbye to the troika at the end of next year.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: When the economy is sound and healthy, and more jobs and opportunities are being created, it will be the men and women of the Government alone who will be able to say we stood shoulder to shoulder with the people at the country's darkest hour.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: We will be able to say we did not falter because the task was too hard.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The country has had enough of bullying tactics from Sinn Féin, and we are not going to listen to their fairy-tale economics on top of that. The Government is solving the country's economic problems. We are going to continue with that mandate and we are not going stop it.

Topical Issue Debate: Report on Murder of Pat Finucane (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: More than 3,500 people died during the Troubles and every man, woman and child who died left behind relatives and friends who mourn the loss of their loved ones to this day. I have met many of those relatives, as have other Members, and we all know the pain they endure and the accommodation they have been asked to make for peace. We should not lose sight of the fact the majority of victims...

Topical Issue Debate: Report on Murder of Pat Finucane (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Some 23 years ago Pat Finucane was brutally murdered by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his wife, Geraldine, and three children, Michael, Catherine and John. Geraldine has since campaigned tirelessly to get to the truth about her husband's murder. Along the way she has had to endure the frustration of seeing evidence destroyed, justice obstructed and her husband's reputation impugned....

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I listened to what Deputy Stephen Donnelly said about the debate he had on radio with the German ambassador. He told us much of what the ambassador and other people he has been speaking to have been saying but unfortunately he did not tell us what he said in return, although I imagine we can find that out. l hope he drew the attention of the ambassador and others with whom he spoke to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The services to the public provided by my Department consist of the following: issuing of passports; the registration of certain Irish citizens born abroad in the Foreign Births Register; the provision of consular assistance and protection to Irish citizens abroad; the issue of documentation for citizens wishing to marry abroad; and the authentication of certain business documents for use...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: International election monitoring missions play an important role in the promotion of democracy and human rights. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a roster of observers for election monitoring missions. We aim to ensure that, when requested, Ireland is represented at an appropriate level in international observation missions for both elections and constitutional...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Relations between Ireland and Kosovo are excellent. Ireland is a firm friend of Kosovo, having been active as part of the international presence there since 1999. Ireland was one of the first States to recognise Kosovo’s declaration of independence in 2008. We participated in the International Steering Group for Kosovo until the end of supervised independence on 10 September this year....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Product Labelling (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am familiar with voluntary guidelines on labelling of settlement products issued in the UK and more recently in Denmark. As the House has been informed, information on the UK guidelines has been carried on my Department’s website for a number of years, for the guidance of importers and retailers if they wish it. My Department has recently participated in a workshop on this issue...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I would like to take this opportunity to once again condemn the outbreaks of violence related to the issue of flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall that we have witnessed in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland over the last week. Peaceful protest is perfectly legitimate but respect for the rule of law is essential. The attacks on the homes of elected representatives of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: No temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have been granted to staff of my Department in connection with Ireland’s forthcoming Presidency of the EU.

Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The return of violence to the streets of Belfast, the intimidation of public representatives and the attacks on members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, PSNI, during the past eight days are matters of deep concern to the Government, Members of this House and Irish people everywhere who support the peace process. The scenes of violence and...

Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with the Deputy that there has been great progress in Northern Ireland. There must be constant vigilance in order to ensure peace is maintained and built upon. That is why I remain in regular contact with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. My Department maintains regular contact with the political parties and members of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to advise the Deputy that the visa and immigration requirements for foreign countries are solely a matter for the appropriate authorities in those countries and outside of my remit. Visa and immigration matters, both legislation and policy, in this jurisdiction are a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (11 Dec 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the particular case referred to in the Deputy’s question. I have the fullest understanding and sympathy with anyone who feels moved to declare themselves a conscientious objector, and I believe that it is a mark of the maturity and humanity of a society that it treats such cases with sympathy and respect. However, it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in a...