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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (19 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The welfare of the Irish abroad is a very important priority for the Government. There are particular concerns in the United States where addressing the position of the undocumented Irish and reforming our migration arrangements are priorities for the Government in its contacts with the US Administration and Congress. The Government’s keen interest in a resolution of the situation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Numbers (19 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport technology system currently does not differentiate between passports renewed and first time applications for passports. Accordingly it is not possible to provide the Deputy with the exact information sought. However I can confirm that the total number of passports issued for the years 2009-2012 is as follows: 2009 2010 2011 Jan-August 2012 572,783 603,753 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: This Government remains supportive of Turkey’s EU candidacy. Turkey is currently in accession negotiations. Accession may follow once the country fulfils the established membership criteria and provided that EU member States and the European Commission are satisfied that all the conditions have been met. However, progress on Turkey’s EU accession has been very slow of late,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Staff (19 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Micheál Martin TD - Salary Costs 2009 Salary Costs 2010 Private Office €481,953 €454,562 Constituency Office €174,297 €176,415 Minister of State for Overseas Development, Mr. Peter Power TD - Salary Costs 2009 Salary Costs 2010 Private...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am very conscious of the terrible ordeal that this family has suffered in the aftermath of Michaela’s murder, through the long period of waiting for the trial, and then the trial itself which had been expected to last 2 weeks but in fact went on for nearly 8 weeks. Throughout this dreadful period both the McAreavey and Harte families have borne their terrible grief with great...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Remit (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the situation concerning the person referred to by the Deputy. As the person referred to is not an Irish citizen, it is not possible for my Department to offer him consular assistance. The Greek authorities are under no legal obligation to assist our Embassy with any requests made in connection with this investigation, as we have no locus standi in the matter. Embassies have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Accident Investigations (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the O’Connor family on the loss of their father, Mr. Arthur O’Connor, in the tragic crash of the Air France Caravelle F-BOHB plane on 11 September 1968. At the time, the causes of this crash were examined by the appropriate authorities. Reports on the case were made public, including the final report of the Commission of Investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers. As I have made clear in previous replies, the Government has no standing in this matter, which is a bilateral consular question between the US and the Cuban authorities and, consequently, I do not intend to pursue this matter with the US administration.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 149 together. Since February 2011, my Department has established no entity in the categories described by the Deputy. There are no quangos attached to my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Job Creation Issues (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 to 152, inclusive, together. My Department is committed to supporting trade, tourism and investment as fundamental elements of ensuring future export led growth and contributing to job creation in Ireland. A core high level goal of the current strategy of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to 2014 is to promote Ireland’s economic...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department is responsible for two Votes: Vote 28 Foreign Affairs and Trade; and Vote 27 International Cooperation. The amount expended by my Department on official taxi fares under both Votes since 1 February 2011 to date is set out below in tabular form. Period Vote 28 (€000) Vote 27 (€000) Feb 2011 – 31st Dec 2011 179 40 2012 to date 116 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Numbers (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There are two designated Press Officers in my Department, one generally responsible for matters relating to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the other for matters relating to Irish Aid. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the accompanying table: Number/Grade Applicable salary scale Vote 1 First Secretary €67,913 - €84,296 28 (Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no boards under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The total spend by my Department on photography since March 2011 is €77,411.73. The table outlines the costs associated with each occasion. Event Cost State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II €22,662.70 Diplomatic Credentials Ceremonies €12,952.30 Official Visits by Chinese Vice President €7,321.58 Expenditure of missions abroad* €7,418.12 State Visit of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Since February 2011, a total of €29,179 has been spent by my Department in providing entertainment at a small number of events. Details are contained in the table below. The performance of Riverdance during the visit to Ireland by China’s Vice-Premier was part of a cultural programme requested by the Chinese Embassy. The Riverdance show has toured widely in China and has...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy will be aware that my Department, and its network of diplomatic missions abroad, carries out many functions on behalf of the State that require a budget for hospitality. In the time provided, it is not possible to provide a breakdown of every occasion. In 2011, my Department spent €501,120 on State and official entertainment. This covers the costs associated with State and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department has not incurred any expenditure on hair and make-up during the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Rehiring (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table. The salary in each case is commensurate with the responsibilities of the post holder. No pay increases have been sought or awarded since the original appointments, with the exception of Ms Jean O’Mahony who received a salary increment on 10 March 2012 in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161, 164 and 165 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for two Votes – Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation).I am very conscious of the need to achieve value for money on all consultant expenditure and commissioning of such work is in full compliance with national and EU procurement regulations....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 170 together. The Passports Act 2008 (the Act) requires that before issuing a passport to a child each person who is a guardian of the child consents to the issue of a passport to the child. The Passport Service has been in discussion with the mother of this child regarding issues associated with the consent of the father. These discussions have...