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- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: I'm aware of reports that a number of rural activists have been killed in the Amazon region since May which represents a worrying escalation of intimidation and violence in the region. Our Embassy in Brasilia is closely monitoring the situation and has already been in contact with the Department of Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with the Special Secretariat for the...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Under section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 health insurance providers are required to pay a levy, in the form of a stamp duty, in respect of each insured person on their books. The levy is payable by health insurance providers in respect of each insured person for whom the provider has renewed an existing contract or with whom the provider has entered into a new contract...
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: 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 received no confirmation that he is still alive since 2009. Ireland, along with our EU partners, has...
- Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy will be aware that Ireland enjoys strong historic and cultural links with Australia, with nearly 25% of Australians boasting some Irish heritage. Australia is also one of Ireland's top 20 trading partners. Total merchandise trade between Ireland and Australia in 2010 was worth â¬859 million, an increase of 9% on 2009 levels. Our services trade is on a similar scale. The...
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The situation in Nepal is monitored closely by my Department and, in particular, through our Embassy in New Delhi, which is accredited there. There is a small Irish community in Nepal, which is mostly involved in development activities and with which the Embassy in New Delhi maintains close contact. Ethnic tension and occasional outbreaks of violence, linked to demands for greater...
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, I have previously made clear that, while I have every respect and sympathy for the motives of those involved, I could not support citizens engaging in actions where there is a real risk of harm or injury, in this case by attempting to break a naval blockade. I understand the ships intending to form up into a new flotilla may put to sea shortly, including an...
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: I have had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Dan Rooney on a number of occasions both formally and informally. Following my appointment to office, Ambassador Rooney paid a courtesy call on me in Iveagh House on Friday, 25 March. I met with Ambassador Rooney during President Obama's visit to Ireland on 23 May, including at the bilateral meeting between the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D....
- Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no positions under my control but outside of the Civil Service which will be affected by new salary caps.
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68, 73 and 79 together. A passport application for the person in question was submitted in May, 2011. In accordance with the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008, this Department must be satisfied that an applicant is an Irish citizen before issuing him with a passport. As the applicant was born in the State in February, 2011 her entitlement to Irish...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 requires that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to him/her. Evidence of that person's entitlement to Irish citizenship must be provided with his/her passport application. Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, (1956 Act) persons born in the State after 1 January 2005, where neither parent is an Irish or...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together. There are two Ministers of State at my Department - Minister of State Lucinda Creighton T.D. and Minister of State Jan O Sullivan T.D. Minister of State Creighton, appointed to both the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has special responsibility for European Affairs. She plays an active role in...
- Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Trade missions are a valuable support to Irish business in developing exports to markets abroad. 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 has been identified as one of the priority markets. The Ambassador...
- Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The Consular Section of my Department has a long standing arrangement whereby it meets with officials from the FAI to discuss any concerns that there may be in regard to the safety and welfare of Irish fans travelling to away games. Our Embassies will generally provide a consular presence at the match venue and they take part in discussions surrounding the logistical and security...
- Written Answers — OSCE Presidency: OSCE Presidency (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I will be the Chairperson-in-Office (CiO) for the duration of our chairmanship and will bear overall responsibility for the executive action of the organisation and the co-ordination of its activities. My officials have been working on preparations for the OSCE chairmanship since last summer and, to this end, a dedicated OSCE Task Force was...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: The human rights situation in Bahrain was not discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 June but it was raised at last week's European Council on 23-24 June which the Taoiseach attended. Ireland succeeded at the European Council in having the current unsatisfactory human rights situation in Bahrain addressed in the formal conclusions adopted, with the final agreed Declaration expressing...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are two Ministers of State attached to my Department who are entitled to motor mileage allowance in respect of the use of their cars on travel related to their office. The applicable mileage rates are set by the Department of Finance. The current rates are as follows: Official Motor Travel in a calendar year Engine Capacity up to 1200cc Engine Capacity 1201cc to 1500cc Engine...
- Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Trade missions are a valuable support to Irish business in developing exports to markets abroad. This is particularly the case in countries where government-to-government contacts are a prerequisite for doing business. The Export Trade Council, which will be established shortly and which I will chair, will consider the overall programme of trade missions including those to be led by the...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: A breakdown of passports issued and total passport income is appended for the years 2008 â 2010 and 2011 year to date. Year Passports Issued Passport Income 2008 576,617 â¬29,721,000 2009 572,783 â¬31,872,000 2010 603,753 â¬33,122,000 2011 to 24 June 300,319 â¬18,499,000
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport applications received through the Passport Express service is between 11 and 14 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. The Passport Express service is available for passport applications lodged in Ireland only. Notice of the current extended turnaround time and its likely duration has been published on the Passport...
- Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (28 Jun 2011)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no State Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department.