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Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: We must be careful because it is complex. We all feel the same way about large pensions paid to the big guys who have left but we do not want to undermine the pension scheme for bank officials, who are not at fault for happened in the banking system. Many of them have lost their jobs and we must ensure their pensions are protected. We do not want to undermine their pension schemes while...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (17 Oct 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...that what is happening in Syria represents an affront to humanity with indiscriminate violence, which is not just confined to one side, taking place on an appalling scale. There is a widespread feeling of despair and frustration at the continuing violence and the seeming inability of the United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, to act decisively and stop the slaughter of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (17 Oct 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...testimonies indicate a frequent use of violence that requires urgent investigation within the Israeli state structures over and above the limited actions taken to date. Former soldiers testify to feeling afraid to speak up to protect detainees. Police and soldiers must feel that their actions will be called to account. Serious abuses are not just contrary to human rights law but, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (17 Oct 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...religions or beliefs. Religious hatred or intolerance cannot be accepted. We condemn any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to hostility and violence. We recognise the deep feelings and anguish of those who have been gravely offended by the reprehensible contents of the video referred to by the Deputy in his Question. The international community is united in its...

Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...made this clear at the outset, that the household charge would be replaced by a property tax. Deputy Boyd Barrett professes to be a socialist and I have never met a socialist who does not feel a property tax should be proceeded with. Can the Deputy tell me if he favours the introduction of a property tax and if he is in favour of such a tax, can he give us the benefit of his guidance on...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (13 Jun 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have made clear on a number of occasions the absolute horror and revulsion which all right-thinking people feel at the recent course of events in Syria and the escalating conflict which is now estimated by the UN to have claimed well over 10,000 lives in the past fifteen months. On behalf of the Government and people of Ireland, I have condemned the appalling massacre at Houla on 25-26 May...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...to people to use their vote to register a protest of some form. These are difficult times, and with difficult decisions having been made to help fix our economy, it is understandable some people feel angry that they are contributing so much after all the economic mistakes that have been made during the previous decade. We are all angry that this country has found itself in the position...

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (27 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...with legal action for doing so. It has been said and it is true that there are many honourable and decent people in Fianna Fáil who have been let down by the actions of their leaders. They feel reduced by the findings of this report but they are not the victims here. The victims are the people who live in poorly planned communities. The victims are those who have lost their jobs, who...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...to what my party colleagues have to say about the household charge. When his colleagues in Northern Ireland bring the charge there down to the level in this State, he may come in here and feel free to accuse us of being unfair.

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There is not one Member who does not feel the deepest sympathy for the residents in Priory Hall. A terrible thing happened there. People bought their homes with hard-earned money and invested their hopes and futures in that building only to discover it is not fit for purpose. Efforts are being made by different people to find the best outcome for the households concerned. I met with the...

Leaders' Questions (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...in touch with the Finucane family in that regard. We have also discussed with the British Government the wider issue of the many atrocities that occurred and the grief that many families still feel. I assure the Deputy that we will continue to have that discussion with British Ministers with a view to arriving at a framework or a resolution that will give closure to the families...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...to the Deputy as agreed. As mentioned earlier I am informed that the Isle of Man police have stated that they have responded directly to person concerned. However, should the person concerned feel aggrieved at having been arrested in the first place, it is open to her to pursue the matter directly with the Isle of Man Police and they can be contacted in writing to Isle of Man...

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I assure Deputy Higgins that I feel exactly the same way today as I did this time last year or ten years ago-----

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (13 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...an important opportunity for the international community to consider how it can push the process forward. Baroness Ashton will report on the meeting to the Foreign Affairs Council next week. I feel the international community, ideally through the Quartet, need to be more vocal and proactive on this issue. There is in my view no shortage of structures and processes in place to try and...

Written Answers — Certificates of Irish Heritage: Certificates of Irish Heritage (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...adopted by successive Governments to our diaspora. The Certificate of Irish Heritage will give official recognition to the many people worldwide who are conscious of their Irish heritage and feel a strong affinity for Ireland. It will not, however, confer any citizenship or other legal rights or entitlements to the successful applicants. Those applying for Certificates of Irish Heritage...

Human Rights Issues (2 Jun 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...military zone, and there must be a suspicion that some people may have been deliberately encouraging a confrontation with Israel. I entirely sympathise with the deep frustration of Palestinians who feel that history is moving all around them in the Middle East while their plight remains unresolved but clearly trying to storm a tense and sensitive military border which has been the site of...

Written Answers — Certificates of Irish Heritage: Certificates of Irish Heritage (21 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...adopted by successive Governments to our Diaspora. The Certificate of Irish Heritage will give official recognition to the many people worldwide who are conscious of their Irish heritage and feel a strong affinity for Ireland. It will not, however, confer any citizenship or other legal rights or entitlements to the successful applicants. Those applying for Certificates of Irish Heritage...

Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...adopted by successive Governments to our Diaspora. The Certificate of Irish Heritage will give official recognition to the many people worldwide who are conscious of their Irish heritage and feel a strong affinity for Ireland. It will not, however, confer any citizenship or other legal rights or entitlements to the successful applicants. Those applying for Certificates of Irish Heritage...

Murder of PSNI Constable: Statements (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ...support for Northern Ireland's political leadership and the peace process. I draw the attention of the House to the words of Congressman Richard E. Neal who, I believe, perfectly captures the feelings of Irish people at home and abroad. He stated: Those responsible for this murder are cowards. If these criminals think they are going to turn back the clock and stop the change that is...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The constitutional requirements to which the Tánaiste refers are not matters that can be dealt with whenever the Taoiseach feels he can get around to doing so. They must be complied with now and they must be complied with here. Five ministries were vacant, one of which has been reassigned. Four are currently vacant, that we know of, to which no Cabinet Minister has been assigned. The...