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Foreign Conflicts (13 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I have been to the West Bank and am familiar with the extent of the occupation and the way in which the settlements have developed. While we may speculate as to what will happen at the meeting of the Security Council if a resolution is presented thereto, none of us can say for certain at this point that there will be a veto. There are interventions that could occur between now and...

Foreign Conflicts (13 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I very much agree with this point of view. It is the approach that I am taking, and I encourage the European Union to take a more active role in this area. Given the political considerations that come into this question, particularly in the United States, there is scope for the European Union to have a far more proactive role. Again, we must bear in mind that various member states of the...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, from my answers to his Parliamentary Question no. 105 on 5 July 2011 and Parliamentary Question no. 72 on 28 June 2011, the Export Trade Council, which will be established shortly and which I will chair, will consider the overall programme of trade missions. It will also monitor implementation of the Government's Trade Strategy under which Japan and China have...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that a passport was posted to the applicant on 06 July.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The number of applications received so far this year shows an increase in demand of 12% in comparison to this time in 2009. The figures for 2010 are not a reliable comparison due to the impact of last year's industrial action. Whereas the exact reason for this increase in demand is unclear it is noticeable that passport applications for children and passports for the over 65s have been...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware that there have been media reports that surgical procedures were carried out on young girls to change their sex to male in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. I understand that the Indian National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, a statutory body, has demanded an investigation into the allegations and that the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has ordered such an inquiry....

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together. The Republic of South Sudan declared its independence on 9 July in accordance with the terms of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the results of the self-determination referendum held on 9 January 2011. The EU was a witness signatory to the CPA and all EU Member States have agreed to recognise the Republic of South Sudan in...

Written Answers — Trade Promotion: Trade Promotion (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together. Ireland has an excellent and long-standing relationship with Canada. Our trade links are particularly strong and growing. Canada is one of Ireland's top 20 trading partners with total trade over €1.5 billion. There is good potential for this to grow with Irish exports to Canada increasing by almost 30% in 2010. Canada has been...

Written Answers — Certificates of Irish Heritage: Certificates of Irish Heritage (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Certificate of Irish Heritage is in the process of being established by my Department in direct response to a strong demand for such a scheme from those members of our diaspora who are not entitled to Irish citizenship. I believe that the scheme will provide a practical demonstration of the inclusive approach adopted by successive Governments to our diaspora. The Certificate of Irish...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In my earlier reply to the Deputy, I stated that, if the authorities in Turkey concluded that the Saoirse had been sabotaged, I would regard this as a matter of serious concern. That remains my position. I also stated that a Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman had indicated that the Turkish authorities did not consider that sabotage had taken place. Our Embassy in Ankara had been in contact...

Written Answers — European Neighbourhood Policy: European Neighbourhood Policy (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Neighbourhood Policy provides an overarching framework for the EU's relations with a range of countries, some 16 in all, in its immediate proximity. These are partners with substantial interaction in various fields with the Union, and the potential for further developing this. The EU has a natural, strong interest in promoting stability and in the spread of its values in the...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In June 2009 the Heads of State or Government of the 27 Member States of the EU, meeting within the European Council, adopted a Decision on the concerns of the Irish people on the Treaty of Lisbon concerning the right to life, family and education; taxation; and security and defence. It was also declared that at the time of the conclusion of the next accession Treaty the provisions of the...

Written Answers — North-South Ministerial Council: North-South Ministerial Council (12 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The North South Ministerial Council meets in three formats: plenary, institutional, and sectoral. I have no plans to seek changes to the structure, format or frequency of NSMC meetings. The most recent meeting in plenary format was held on 10 June, and the next meeting in plenary format is scheduled for 18 November. Officials of my department are currently considering dates for the next...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Harbours Acts 1996 to 2009 (Transfer of Functions of Dundalk Port Company) Order 2011, back from committee; No. 9a, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: On the reform of the HSE, the Minister for Health has moved very quickly to replace the board. He is proceeding with the reforms that are required. If legislation is required to underpin that, it will be brought forward in due course.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is quite a long list of legislation which will be presented in the health area. The heads of the health information Bill, to which Deputy Ó Caoláin referred, were approved by the Government some time ago and it is expected it will be published later this year. The health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is also due this year. The health and social care professionals Bill is due in...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The commitments on universal health insurance in the programme for Government are being progressed. There is a commitment to a health insurance (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which will be published later this year.

EC-Serbia Stabilisation Agreement: Referral to Select Committee (7 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part, signed at Luxembourg on 29th April, 2008, which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 15th January, 2009, be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (6 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 58 on 29 June on this subject, which was as follows: "This week marks five years since Sergeant Gilad Shalit was kidnapped from Israel by Palestinian militants. His continued captivity is a deplorable situation for the soldier and his family. The Red Cross has been refused access to him, his family cannot send letters to him, and they have...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Jul 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to questions 60 and 71 answered on 21st June 2011, the reply of which is below. The Deputy should be aware that the Prime Minister of Bahrain did not attend the graduation ceremony. I think that it is important to distinguish between the involvement of the Royal College of Surgeons in the training of...