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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (26 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to peak seasonal demand on all passport services at present, passport applicants may experience some delays in the delivery of their selected passport service. This is very much regretted. This is due to high demand on passport services which so far this year is currently running at a level 13% higher than the same period in previous years. To cope with this, additional temporary staff...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service is not aware of any incorrect information in relation to emergency or standard passport turnaround times on its website at this time. Should the Deputy be aware of any such misleading information, I would request that he notify my office so that it can be rectified immediately. Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am considering the question of Ireland's ratification of the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement and will discuss the matter with my Government colleagues in the normal manner before proceeding. As the Deputy may be aware, ratification of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement by Ireland requires the approval of the Dáil. As regards an invitation to Mr Brammertz to...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (25 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport application for the person named was received by the Passport Service in July 2007. The citizenship of a child born on the island of Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 depends on the citizenship or period of legal residence in Ireland of his or her parents at the time of the child's birth and is determined by reference to the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004. In August...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (24 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to peak seasonal demand on all passport services at present, passport applicants may experience some delays in the delivery of their selected passport service. This is very much regretted. In the case of the person in question, an application for a passport was made to the Irish Embassy in London and subsequently registered by the Passport Office in Balbriggan which processes these...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (24 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Due to a surge in demand, the turnaround time for passport express applications received through the Passport Express system is currently running between 11 and 13 working days. It normally takes 10 working days. The Passport Express service is available for passport applications lodged in Ireland only. The Passport Service regrets the delay and any difficulties caused in this regard....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. The figures take account of officers of other Government Departments serving in our missions abroad, most notably Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels and in Visa Offices operated within Embassies by staff seconded from the Department of Justice and Equality, except where their salaries and other costs...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 22 together. The European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid, signed by the Council, European Parliament and European Commission in 2007, is the comprehensive policy framework governing the European Union's overall humanitarian aid response. The Consensus outlines the common objectives, fundamental humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality,...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security calls for an increase in the participation of women in peacemaking and peace building processes; the protection of women and girls in armed conflict; and the incorporation of a gender perspective into peacekeeping and peace building processes. Since February 2010, an extensive...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 to 26, inclusive, together. Addressing the situation of the undocumented Irish and reforming our migration arrangements with the United States are important priorities for the Government in its relationship with the US Administration and Congress. I am encouraged by President Obama's continued commitment to addressing the question of immigration reform....

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The applications for the two persons concerned were submitted through the ordinary post, a service which receives a lesser priority in processing terms than those submitted through the Passport Express service and does not have a guaranteed turnaround time. At present passports submitted through the ordinary service are taking between 6 and 10 weeks to process, unless these passports are...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service is experiencing a surge in demand for passports, unprecedented in volume and timing, apparently fuelled by families taking foreign holidays earlier in the year. The situation is further complicated by the number of applicants who are calling to the counter seeking the urgent renewal of their passports in order to enable them to travel on last-minute bookings. The...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (19 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A Cheann Comhairle, it was with great sadness that I learned this morning of the death of Dr. Garret FitzGerald, and on behalf of the Labour Party, I join the Taoiseach in expressing our sympathies to John, Mark, Mary and their families. In the many tributes that will be paid today will be listed the offices of State held by Dr. Garret FitzGerald in a long and distinguished career. He was...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to my recent Parliamentary reply, No 80 of 10 May 2011, in relation to the person mentioned by him. As I confirmed to the Deputy in that reply, my officials remain in close and direct contact with the wife and family of the person mentioned by him and they liaise directly with her on any request for assistance or on any development on his case. The Ambassador and...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (18 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am glad to be able to say that the passport was posted to the applicant on 13 May.

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (18 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together. Discussions are ongoing with the current Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in relation to the transfer of trade promotion responsibilities to my Department. As arrangements have not yet been finalised, I am not in a position to comment in detail on future arrangements in relation to trade missions. However, I anticipate that...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (17 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 requires that before issuing a passport to a person, the Minister for Foreign Affairs shall be satisfied as to the identity of each applicant and that the person is an Irish citizen. Documentary proof in respect of identity and entitlement to citizenship are required for all passport applications. These requirements are outlined in the passport application form notes...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no State agencies or organisations under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — EU Budget Review: EU Budget Review (17 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU Budget is established within a Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF). The current MFF covers the period 2007 to 2013 and this was agreed between Member States in 2005. The negotiations of the next EU MFF for the period 2014 onwards are due to begin in the second half of 2011, following the publication of European Commission proposals at the end of June. These negotiations will...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (17 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The passport was posted to the applicant on 10 May. I would like to thank the applicant for using the recommended Passport Express service and for submitting their application in good time. I regret the delay in the issuing of their passport. The Passport Service is experiencing surge in demand for passports, unprecedented in volume and timing, apparently fuelled by families taking foreign...