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An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Is it also a treaty for bad weather?

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Sinn Féin supported that decision.

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

Eamon Gilmore: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Dara Céim anois." I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

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: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton.

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: Ireland is a good country with a proud people and it will recover. The past three years have tested us, our democracy, our values and our determination, but we have not been found wanting. This is because what the Irish people want is nothing more than their due: to live in a country where they can find decent work, have a home, take care of their family and watch their children grow up in...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Can the Leas-Cheann Comhairle confirm that this session will conclude at 5.45 p.m.?

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 3 together. In November 2011, the Government announced its decision to close three of Ireland's overseas missions - our embassies in Tehran and to the Holy See, and our Mission in Timor Leste. This decision, taken with the greatest regret and reluctance, was driven by economic factors deriving from our need to cut public expenditure and focus the modest...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not accept the allegation about torpedoing the diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Holy See. Ireland has good diplomatic relations with the Holy See and that will continue. I was very glad, for example, to be present when the President received the new papal nuncio to Ireland and accepted his credentials. Indeed I welcome him to Ireland and had the opportunity of doing so on...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I reject in the strongest terms the allegation by the Deputy that I have any bias against the Catholic Church. I hold no bias against the Catholic Church or any church and the Deputy should withdraw his allegation. On a number of occasions I have set out the reasons for taking this decision. It has been necessary given the financial circumstances in which we find ourselves. Limited...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I reject that. Deputy McGrath has given expression to his view in the House. I realise it has been stated by Deputy McGrath and others that there is somehow a bias against the Catholic Church on my part. I absolutely reject that. The Deputy can point to no occasion or find no statement in which I have expressed bias or hostility towards the Catholic Church.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I simply do not accept that because it is absolutely false. It is a base political charge that Deputy McGrath and others have been touting. His interest here is not in the embassy to the Vatican or the Catholic Church.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy McGrath's interest is to have a political cut at the Government. If he wishes to make a political charge or take a political pop at me, that is fine, but I will reply to it.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am saying in clear terms that there is no bias against the Catholic Church or any other church. We made a pragmatic decision about the number of embassies. I have made it clear that if financial circumstances improve and especially if the Holy See relaxes the position on arrangements acceptable to it for the appointment of ambassadors, then we will take these factors into account in any...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy is aware, the Taoiseach has just returned to Ireland after his first official visit to China. During the visit, the Taoiseach and Premier Wen Jiabao released a joint statement establishing a strategic partnership for mutually beneficial co-operation between Ireland and China. This new strategic partnership will facilitate practical, effective and result-oriented co-operation...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The way in which our relations with China will develop will be in line with the strategic partnership that has been agreed during the course of the Taoiseach's recent visit to China. This is a significant development in our relationship and it sets down the framework for the contacts between the two countries on a range of political, economic and human dimension issues. Part and parcel of...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I can confirm that my Department briefed the Taoiseach on human rights issues as part of the Taoiseach's brief for going to China. With respect to the approach taken to human rights issues, the principal political agreement concluded between the Irish Government and China was the strategic partnership agreement. It is significant and important that human rights form part of that agreement...

EU Treaties (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach joined with the Heads of State or Government of 24 other EU Member States in signing the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union, subject to ratification, as recently as 2 March. In signing the new treaty, the governments of the 25 contracting parties have indicated their support for the treaty as a demonstration of a shared commitment...

EU Treaties (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: My sister parties in Europe respect the right of the Irish people to make our own decision in respect of ratification of this treaty, just as we respect the right of other countries to make their decision on ratification in accordance with their own constitutional provisions. This is fundamental. We all must understand that fundamental cornerstone of how Europe does its business, to respect...

EU Treaties (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The only uncertainty is what is Sinn Féin's prescription if the treaty is rejected. What is the Sinn Féin position on the euro? Does Sinn Féin support the euro? Is Sinn Féin in favour of the euro? Does it want Ireland to return to sterling? What is its position on the euro? If we want to have the euro, then the rules governing the euro must be implemented and enforced and that has...

Business of Dáil (29 Mar 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am most relieved to hear that.