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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the Ukrainian Parliament has discussed draft legislation which could ban activities which allegedly promote homosexuality. As the Deputy will be aware, I am on record as having expressed concern about any legislation that could result in further stigmatisation, and even criminalisation, of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. In relation to this issue, I will...

Written Answers — Fiscal Compact Treaty: Fiscal Compact Treaty (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not expect any changes to be made to the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance as a result of the election of President Francois Hollande. Both before and after his election, President Hollande made clear his wish to see the Treaty complemented by an agenda for Growth and Jobs at European level, an approach the Government Strongly supported. At its meeting on 28/29 July, the...

Written Answers — Paramilitary Groups: Paramilitary Groups (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 to 87, inclusive, together. The peace process and the Good Friday Agreement have resulted in a transformation of society in Northern Ireland, perhaps most visibly in the normalisation of daily life and the dramatic decrease in terrorist-related incidents and violence. There remains, however, a threat from paramilitary groups who continue to assert their...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Getting the European economy back on track by improving the European Union's global competitiveness, promoting economic growth and creating jobs will be the central theme of Ireland's EU Presidency. Peace, security and development, within an open and transparent rules bound system are essential for sustainable growth and job creation and my Department will focus on a range of key policy...

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish in the USA: Undocumented Irish in the USA (10 Jul 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 for...

Written Answers — North-South Ministerial Council: North-South Ministerial Council (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meets in three formats: Plenary, Institutional and Sectoral. To date in 2012 there have been 16 Sectoral meetings, an Institutional meeting on 27 April and a Plenary meeting on 15 June. The next Institutional meeting is planned for the early autumn and the next Plenary is scheduled for 2 November 2012. At the meeting in Plenary format at Farmleigh...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Swedish research paper referred to by the Deputy is a useful historical document covering Ministerial attendance across all Member States at EU Council meetings between 2000 and 2010. This shows that Ireland was ranked 5th during the 2000 to 2010 period. However, this has been significantly improved upon by the current Government. In 2011 Ireland rose to 2nd overall in terms of...

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to assure the Deputy that my Department is very aware of the appalling situation in which these students have found themselves and we are in regular communication with the students in Florida and their families in Ireland through our Consulate in Atlanta and our Consular Division here in Dublin. Ireland's Consul General in Atlanta, Paul Gleeson, travelled to Florida on Thursday and...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland had 56 Embassies, 7 multilateral missions and 10 Consulates General and other offices overseas. In addition to their country of primary accreditation, many Ambassadors are also accredited to additional countries on a non-resident basis. There are also 94 Honorary Consuls located in 54 locations around the world which assist primarily with consular functions on behalf of my...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: In December 2011 the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees and the Government of Iraq agreed a process for the closure of Camp Ashraf in Iraq, whose terms were accepted by the camp residents. This process began in February, under the supervision of the UNHCR and the UN Special Representative Martin Kobler. Of the 3,400 residents in Camp Ashraf, about 2,000 have now transferred to...

Written Answers — Economic and Monetary Union: Economic and Monetary Union (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The question of the future direction of the European Union is, of course, a matter for all 27 Member States. For its part, the Government has expressed its strong view that any future arrangements must avoid fragmentation of the Union and that maintaining the integrity of the Single Market is a matter of the highest importance. At the European Council meeting on 28/29 June, President Van...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is a privilege for every Deputy elected to this Dáil Éireann to represent our fellow Irishmen and women. We do so knowing we are entrusted with getting our country through a difficult economic time and bringing about recovery. We are also entrusted with laying the foundations for the country's future and forging a modern, fair, compassionate and democratic society, a country that...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table: Mission Current staffing complement(Departmental employees, except where stated) Changes in 2010 and 2011 Copenhagen Officers posted from HQ1 Second Secretary (Ambassador)1 Third SecretaryLocal Staff1 PA to Ambassador2 Clerk Secretaries1 Driver1 Office Cleaner (0.4) First Secretary post suppressed in 2010...

Written Answers — Family Law Cases: Family Law Cases (5 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible under the terms of the Passports Act, 2008 (the Act) for the issue of Irish passports to Irish citizens. If the father has concerns about the issue of an Irish passport to his child, he may express his objections in writing in this matter to the Minister. Such an objection would be considered in the context of the terms of the Act....

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (4 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State agencies, offices or bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Prompt Payments: Prompt Payments (4 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Every effort, consistent with proper financial procedures, is made to ensure that all suppliers are paid within the 15 day non-statutory limit prescribed by the Government in 2009. In line with established Government policy, my Department publishes details of its compliance with prompt payment requirements on the Department's websites on a quarterly basis. The following are the prompt...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Details of the estimated cost of increments in 2012 for HQ-based staff in each salary-band are included in the table below. It takes account of increments already granted and assumes that all increments due for later in the year are granted. The overall allocation for pay in respect of the staff in question in 2012 is just over €55m and the cost of increments represents 0.31% of that...

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (4 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: One official who retired from my Department on 29 February 2012 has been temporarily re-engaged in order to assist with the Department's activities in the lead-up to and during Ireland's Presidency of the EU from January to June 2013. The contract of employment in this case provides for attendance on a part-time basis from 1 May until 31 July 2012 and on a fulltime basis from 1 September...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: A total of 111 separate allocations were made with a total value of €4.5m. Details on all of these allocations can be found on the Department's website www.dttas.ie. Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012(to date) Translation Costs €15,685.39 €21,402.35 €10,511.53 €43,118.49 €2,696.16

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 to 169, inclusive, together. Matters relating to the processing of driving licences in Ireland and reciprocal exchange agreements are the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority which falls under the aegis of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I am aware of the issues relating to driving licences in Quebec and in other provinces across...