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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (20 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I was pleased to see reports indicating that the hunger strikes by Kurdish prisoners in Turkey ended over the weekend. I welcome the recent moves made by the Turkish authorities, including agreeing to allow family visits to Mr Öcalan, and the submission of a bill to Parliament which will allow suspects to use the Kurdish language during their defence statements in trials. My firm belief...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Programmes (20 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a new initiative established on foot of a Declaration adopted in December 2011 by the Member States and the EU Institutions that, in the words of its Statute, seeks to “to foster and encourage democratization and deep and sustainable democracy in countries in political transition and in societies struggling for democratisation”. On...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Monthly profiles for expenditure and receipts are in place in my Department and performance against profile is reported regularly to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and published by the Department of Finance as part of the Monthly Exchequer Statement. In some areas, expenditure and receipts are evenly distributed throughout the year. In other areas there are considerable...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (20 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland’s diplomatic network includes 56 Embassies, 7 multilateral Missions and 10 Consulates General. This includes Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Our Ambassador to Singapore is accredited to Indonesia on a non-resident basis. The size and scale of our diplomatic network is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions (20 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The programme of Enterprise Ireland trade missions for 2012 was agreed by Minister Bruton and me in January. To date, sixteen trade missions have been completed and another two are scheduled to take place before the end of the year. Minister of State Costello and I are not planning to lead any further trade missions this year. Since becoming Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The expert group was established by the Government to report to it on the options it could take in addressing the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights. It is not unreasonable that the Minister for Health who has received the report and the Government should have an opportunity to read and consider it and take the issue forward. I have indicated as clearly as I can that we are open...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Law Reform Commission's report contains a draft Bill which will form the basis of the Bill the Government will bring forward. It is not possible at this stage to indicate when it will be published.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: That Bill is due next year.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Education and Training Boards Bill is on Committee Stage. The SOLAS Bill will be published early next year.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the adoption, tracing and information Bill were approved in July and the Bill is expected to be published next year. The legal aid Bill will be published late next year.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: These projects were included in the stimulus package announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin. The package will proceed as announced.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the education (admission to school) Bill are being drafted and the Bill is expected to be published next year.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I will revert to the Deputy with that information.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Niall Collins will be fully aware of the fact that I am not going to discuss the contents of the forthcoming Finance Bill in advance of the budget. On foot of previous replies the Taoiseach and I have given in respect of bankers' pay, the Deputy is also aware that the Minister for Finance is considering all of the options available. The Bill relating to the Garda Síochána...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have no difficulty in making time available for statements on the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, particularly Gaza, if the House so desires. Arrangements in that regard can be made among the Whips and we will try to facilitate the debate. All issues relating to health are matters for the forthcoming budget and the Estimates process. It is less than three weeks to budget day...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has shown a willingness to engage in debates on issues Members raise. The normal way in which such debates are arranged is through the Whips. Deputy Broughan might ask his party's Whip to request-----

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There is a consequence to everything. Debates in the House are arranged through the Whips and I do not propose to break that precedent. However, the Government is very open to a debate on public transport issues. On banking supervision, the establishment of the single supervisory mechanism is being progressed at European Union level. As a result of what was agreed at the October Council...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have already set out the steps which will be take on this matter. A report has just been received and it will be considered by the Government. I expect that it will be discussed in the House.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There is a requirement to make a response to the Council of Europe by the end of the month. An investigation into the tragic death of Savita is under way. Members should not jump to conclusions about either what happened or what was the motivation of those involved until the investigation is concluded.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister of State, Deputy White, is working with the Minister for Justice and Equality on an action plan in respect of alcohol abuse. That action plan is due to be brought before the Government shortly. Whatever decisions are made will obviously be notified to the House.