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Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I will begin by speaking about the embassy in the Vatican. I would like to set out the context for the decision to discontinue having a resident ambassador in the Vatican. As I said earlier, our small diplomatic service is very stretched. We have to make the maximum use of that.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am talking about the decision in respect of the Vatican. That decision was taken in the context that we have a small diplomatic service and we have to make maximum use of its resources. We are in circumstances where representation is spread very thinly. What I would like to have been able to do would have been to combine the embassy in Italy and the embassy in the Vatican. The position...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: We are talking about two embassies in Rome. It was in that context that the decision was taken to discontinue having a resident embassy in the Vatican. I wish to be very clear that our diplomatic relations with the Vatican are good. The Government has decided to appoint the Secretary General of my Department, David Cooney, to be the ambassador to the Holy See and to service that mission...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Cathaoirleach for inviting me to the House for this discussion. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address Seanad Éireann on foreign affairs issues. I have a slight time constraint in that I must leave by approximately 5 p.m. If we have not completed the discussion by then, I will be more than happy to return to the Chamber for that purpose. Economic recovery remains...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: As well as these direct promotional activities, I will avail of all appropriate opportunities to advance Ireland's economic interests that may arise in my own foreign travel schedule, whether linked to my role as chairman of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE, or other bilateral engagements. While our focus is necessarily on domestic economic revival, our...

Leaders' Questions (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: This is the first time the Deputy has raised the issue of the shortage of funding of €17,000 with me. Without briefing myself on the entire issue and the financial situation I cannot give Deputy McGrath a commitment across the floor of the House on it other than to say that I will look at it. As Deputy McGrath is aware my Department provides funding for reconciliation purposes and provides...

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 13, Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed) and No. 15, statements on the Health Service Plan 2012 (resumed), which will be taken at noon. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in respect of the Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011, the Second Stage of which shall be considered tomorrow, the...

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: A nice try.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: In the order in which the questions were asked, a Cheann Comhairle, the children's Bill will be dealt with this session.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The closure of the resident Irish Embassy at the Vatican has absolutely nothing to do with the finance Bill. It is a matter-----

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have line responsibly for that issue.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I have already answered questions about it and at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The answers that I gave in both cases stand.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government approved the preparation of the heads of the children first Bill in July. The Minister intends to bring a position paper on the children first policy to Government shortly, following which the heads are expected to go to the committee in the next Dáil term. The Bill is due to be published this session and work is continuing on the preparation of the Bill.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I am concerned and I realise there is some concern about this issue. I have come here today. On previous occasions I have been prepared and briefed to provide an answer to this question if it was raised by Opposition leaders during Leaders' Questions. If I am asked a question during Leaders' Questions I am happy to answer it.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not have a date for when that will be considered in committee. I understand the normal practice is for the committee to set a date for Committee Stage consideration of the Bill.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Coroners Bill has reached Committee Stage in the Seanad, but I do not have a date for when it will be considered there. With regard to Priory Hall, there is a question on the Order Paper for the Minister and I do not want to anticipate his reply.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The companies Bill is a large comprehensive piece of legislation. There are 1,270 heads in that Bill and it is expected that it will be published late in 2012. I do not have a date for the money laundering Bill.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: I expect the finance Bill will be considered by Government in the near future and that it will be published and dealt with this session and that it will provide Deputy McGrath with an opportunity to talk at length about that.

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: A committee is to consider the heads of that Bill and the objective is to have completed its consideration of the heads by the end of February. Detailed drafting of the final Bill will then take place before it is published shortly thereafter. With regard to ancillary matters, the personal insolvency Bill is part of a package of measures and the Government is proceeding to implement the...