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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The translation of the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union is being done by the Council Secretariat and the intention is for the Council Secretariat to publish all linguistic versions simultaneously. This is expected in the coming days. The English language version of the Treaty is available at the following link -...

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, following agreement on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union at the informal meeting of the European Council on 30 January, and a subsequent meeting of the Government, I sought the views of the Attorney General formally on what will be required by way of ratification in Ireland. The Attorney General is now...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy. The subject is generally acknowledged to be a leader of Islamic Jihad. The circumstances of the subject's hunger strike are not fully clear. He is understood to be on hunger strike in protest over what he calls his unjust detention and mistreatment by Israeli authorities. Mr. Adnan was...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Our Missions abroad are involved in a wide range of activities which include representing and advancing government policies with other States and in international organisations; economic and cultural promotion; frontline consular and passport services to Irish citizens overseas; engaging with Irish communities and harnessing the resource they offer in assisting economic recovery; and managing...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no EU or other European State which has a resident Embassy or Consulate accredited to the Holy See which also serves as a diplomatic Mission to an EU Member State, although a number of Embassies accredited to the Holy See are also accredited to the Sovereign Order of Malta and/or San Marino. For what I understand are historical reasons, the Holy See does not accept accreditation...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Stability Mechanism Treaty was signed on behalf of each signatory state by its Permanent Representative to the European Union on 2 February 2012. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties provides that international agreements between states must be signed on their behalf by a Head of State, a Head of Government, a Foreign Minister or someone authorised by any of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently employs five retired civil servants. While it is not customary to name officials or retired officials I am setting out in the table below the reason, grade, duration and remuneration details relating to each case: Nature/Reason Duration in 2012 Remuneration costs in 2011 Estimated remuneration costs in 2012 Retired Deputy Secretary To...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: With regard to staff of my Department, the calculation and payment of superannuation benefits is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Severance payments totalling €316,943.84 were made to former Ministerial Personal Appointees in 2011.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has constantly monitored this case and the person detained has been visited regularly by our Ambassador in New Delhi and by our Honorary Consul in Colombo. I am advised that this case was heard in the Sri Lankan Supreme Court on Friday 3rd February 2012 and that the Court was advised that the person detained is to be indicted in the High Courts of...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: My officials will be participating fully in the forthcoming meeting of the Preparatory Committee from 13-17 February and in the Diplomatic Conference from 2-27 July where I hope agreement can be reached on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Our objective in these meetings will be to secure the most robust legally-binding and comprehensive treaty with universal application possible. Ireland...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The matter of Ireland's possible accession to the Antarctic Treaty is under continuing consideration in those Government Departments which have responsibility for the areas covered by the Antarctic Treaties. The previous Government tasked relevant Ministers with conducting preparatory work on Ireland's possible accession to the Treaty. In this regard, a process of inter-departmental...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Since February 2011, the Export Trade Council and the Standing Committee on Holocaust Education, Research and Remembrance have been established in my Department. The Export Trade Council which subsumes the previous Foreign Trade Council held its first meeting on 29th September 2011. The objective of the Council is to strengthen cooperation and coordination across all key Departments and...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Following on the recommendations contained in the report "A Place and a Name" of the late Tánaiste and Victims' Commissioner, John Wilson, the Remembrance Commission was established in 2003 to help address the issue of funding and support for individuals who were affected by the Troubles in this jurisdiction. The Government approved a budget of up to €9 million for this Commission and...

Written Answers — Land Annexation: Land Annexation (8 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department has no information on this matter.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU, US and Canada have enacted further restrictive measures against Iran in the light of the International Atomic Energy Agency's report on 8 November 2011 on the Iran nuclear issue. In its report, the IAEA expressed serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme and concluded that information available indicated that Iran had carried out activities...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has closely followed the reported violent events in January in areas of Tibetan population in Chinese provinces neighbouring Tibet and is concerned about the situation. The recent protests and self-immolations – and the subsequent loss of life – are deeply regrettable. Ireland together with our EU partners believes that constructive dialogue between the Chinese Government...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, immigration policy is primarily a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality. However I, and my Department, work closely with the Department of Justice, on an ongoing basis, on student visas and other issues. Officials from my Department attend meetings of the interdepartmental consultative group, established by the Department of Justice and Equality, to...

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (7 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: In the negotiations on the 'Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union' the Government's main objective was to secure a good deal for Ireland and for Europe. The Irish negotiating team – political and official – pursued a number of priorities, each of which was fully secured. These included ensuring that the position of countries in an EU/IMF...

Written Answers — Court Proceedings: Court Proceedings (7 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand that the matter in question relates to legal proceedings currently before the courts. It would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this stage other than to confirm that officials from my Department continue to monitor developments very closely.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Emigrant Support Programme, administered by my Department, provides funding to non-profit organisations and projects to support Irish communities overseas and to facilitate the development of more strategic links between Ireland and the global Irish. The strong emphasis of the Programme is on supporting culturally sensitive, frontline welfare services, which are targeted at the most...