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European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Is the Deputy seeking a post? I refer to two issues raised by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. A simplified revision procedure applies to Article 40 in certain very limited and defined circumstances. Under that procedure there is a provision for the European Council to unanimously agree amendments to articles dealing with the internal policies of the union. However, such amendments cannot increase the...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Luadh ag na dóirse é. Bhí ráfla ag dul tríd an tír, ach is cosúil nach raibh éinne freagrach as nó nár luaigh éinne an t-ábhar sin.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Caithfidh an Teachta é a léamh arís agus na geallúintí atá leis.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Very brave.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has heard about it now.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: It is in the hands of the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Fadó, fadó.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: We will have more substance this time.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Come on. Hold it up. Is Strumpet Street back?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: That is terrible.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: He is out of order.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 and 328 together. I have been following, with increasing concern, developments in Iran in connection with the Presidential election which took place on 12 June. Turnout in the election is reported to have been a record 85% with more than 38 million Iranian votes casting their ballots. According to the official results of the election, the outgoing...

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Under the Vienna Convention, the Consular role of the Minister for Foreign Affairs only extends to Irish citizens. In the circumstances, I would suggest that the South African national in question contacts his own authorities in the South African Embassy regarding the incident at a UK airport. If, as I understand is the case, the UK now requires a visa for South African citizens transiting...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: The process on this matter has been on-going for many months now and the dialogue with the Vietnamese Authorities is continuing. Many Deputies have sought guarantees and specific timeframes for the conclusion of a new agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I must reiterate previous remarks made on this point. At this juncture, all options, including an interim inter-country...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Every applicant for an Irish passport must first establish that he or she is an Irish citizen. In this case, the person in question applied for a passport on 28 July, 2008. As evidence of citizenship, she submitted her birth certificate which established that she was born in the UK. This certificate provided the names of both parents and stated that their place of birth was Ireland. The...

Written Answers — Judicial Investigations: Judicial Investigations (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: Extradition proceedings in relation to the case raised by the Deputy are currently before the courts. As the Deputy will be aware, the courts are independent in the exercise of their functions. Further, neither I nor my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform hold a function in relation to the determination of the current judicial proceedings. Accordingly, it would not be...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: In relation to prisoners overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs cannot intervene on their behalf until the prisoner requests our assistance. I understand that the Department has not to date received any such request. I can assure the Deputy that should the person in question request our assistance, we will be happy to raise his case with the British authorities.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: I have had contact with the Japanese Ambassador on a number of occasions over the past year, when I had the opportunity to exchange views on a range of issues. The Japanese Ambassador and the officials of the Japanese Embassy have ready access to all officials in my Department at the highest level, and officials of the two sides meet on a regular basis.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: From time to time, the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs, Mr David Miliband, and I arrange to meet bilaterally in either London or Dublin. At the moment we are looking at the possibility of meeting in July, other commitments permitting. In any event I would expect to meet the Secretary of State at the scheduled General Affairs and External Relations Councils and European...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. Advertising undertaken by my Department in Ireland typically includes advisory notices on public opening hours over holiday periods, changes in passport application procedures and fees, job vacancy advertisements, phone book information, and public information notices relating to Ireland's official aid programme. The following table...