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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 173 together. As the record of the House will show, I raised the matter of prisoners with former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson on several occasions, and more recently have raised this issue with the new Secretary of State of Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers. I know that the Taoiseach also took the opportunity to raise the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I have a broad range of responsibilities for Ireland’s forthcoming Presidency of the European Union. In identifying the main priorities of the Presidency, the Taoiseach and I have asked all members of the Government to use the Presidency to focus on the jobs and growth agenda across all policy formations. Tackling...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cross-Border Co-operation (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Promoting and expanding North/South cooperation is a priority for the Government. At the NSMC Plenary meeting which took place on 2 November 2012 in Armagh, I had the opportunity, together with my colleagues, to review progress across a range of areas of already existing North South cooperation. I have also been working with my Government colleagues in identifying further areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scottish Referendum (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 176, inclusive, together. The debate on Scottish independence is naturally one that I am following very closely. Any change in the status of Scotland within the United Kingdom would certainly have implications for our relations, both with Scotland and with the United Kingdom. Of course, the issue of independence is a matter for decision by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 179 together. As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I seek to promote Ireland’s trade interests wherever possible, whether at targeted events organised by Enterprise Ireland or in the course of broader working visits. Enterprise Ireland is currently preparing proposals for Ministerial Trade Missions in 2013 which will be transmitted both...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The deeply worrying situation in Syria was a key item addressed at the EU Foreign Affairs Council which I attended in Luxembourg on 15th October. The Council adopted strong conclusions which made clear that the EU continues to stand by the Syrian people in their courageous struggle for freedom, dignity and democracy. The absolute priority remains stopping all violence and ending...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Public Service Agreement, 2010-2014 (the “Croke Park” Agreement) provides a framework for public service management and staff to work together to reduce the cost of delivery of public services while also maintaining or improving the quality of those services. While Departmental Action Plans are a management responsibility, staff in all grades have been invited to input...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended that the mental capacity Bill will be brought forward during this session.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Higgins report has yet to be received by the Minister for Health. A consultation process was undertaken and various meetings took place in that regard. The report will go to the Minister for Health and will be considered by the Government when it is presented by the Minister for Health. Work has been under way on the framework for smaller hospitals. All of this has to be seen in the...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill has been through the Seanad and is awaiting Second Stage in the Dáil.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: That Bill is due to be published next year. This is all part of the reform of local government, which the Government is undertaking. It will be the first major reform of local government since the end of the 19 century.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Reform is always difficult but it is something we are committed to see through.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Legal Services Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. Report Stage of the National Vetting Bureau Bill will be taken in a couple of weeks.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Health Service Executive Governance Bill is awaiting Second Stage. The difficulty with awaiting answers to parliamentary questions is a legacy of the structures that were put in place by the previous Government. We are dismantling those now.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is due to be published next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The first Bill will be published in the middle of next year. A draft of the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill was included in the Law Reform Commission's report. That will form the basis of the Bill. At this stage it is not possible to give a date for its publication. The intention is to publish the inspection of places of detention Bill next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended to bring that Bill before the House early next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Beidh an Bille sin os comhair na Dála i rith an tseisiúin seo.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is the intention of the Minister for Education and Skills to bring a motion to the House on that matter. It is currently being discussed by the Whips so it will be done soon.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 16c, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services [Vote 35] (back from committee); No. 5, Credit Union Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to adjourn at 2.15 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 16d, motion re children’s hospital. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 16c shall be decided without debate and...