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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (10 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together. All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passport Act, 2008. Section 6 of that Act provides, inter alia, that an applicant is required to submit any information and documents in relation to that person that is deemed necessary by the Minister for the purpose of processing passport applications. Changes in the method...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (10 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department in September 2007, via our Embassy in New Delhi, was informed that the person mentioned by him was arrested on arrival at Colombo Airport, "under suspicion for involvement in terrorist activities" under order from the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka. I am informed that to date the person concerned has not been formally charged and the Sri Lankan...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am extremely concerned about the use of excessive force in Syria, including killings and detentions of unarmed protestors. I call on the Syrian Government to immediately stop all violent action against its own people and to genuinely permit its citizens to assemble and protest peacefully. Detained peaceful protestors and activists must be released without delay. The Syrian Government...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. a4, motion re establishment of Select Committee on Europe Day; No. b4, motion re arrangements to facilitate Europe Day; No. 7, Biological Weapons Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, to adjourn at 12.30 p.m. today, if not previously concluded; No. 6, statements on the EU/IMF Programme (resumed), to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded;...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has raised the issue of Sellafield with the British Government. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has been in touch with his British counterpart and has been in contact with the relevant authorities following the Fukushima episode in Japan. I am aware that five people have been arrested close to the Sellafield plant. I understand that they are...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy has raised three matters. First, I thank her for welcoming the fact that the Dáil will have a dedicated debate on Europe on Monday, marking Europe Day. I look forward to the contributions during that debate. Second, the Deputy asked about the committees and it is hoped that arrangements for their establishment will be finalised once the composition of the Seanad is completed....

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation on this matter has not been prepared or brought to Government. When legislation is considered by the Government it will be introduced in the House. The commitment on water charges is in the programme for Government, which makes clear that water metering will be introduced, but there will be a free household allowance. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: No legislation is required.

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The jobs initiatives will be announced next Tuesday and any Bill, motion or resolution required will be outlined as part of the announcement.

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The text of the Bill is being drafted and it is expected to be published later this year.

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The arrangements, as I understand it, for next week provide an opportunity throughout the week to discuss the announcement on Tuesday of the jobs initiative. There is provision for questions to be put to the Minister for Finance as part of the debate. If Members would like the opportunity to raise questions with the Ministers for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation and Social Protection, I am...

Order of Business (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended to bring forward the legislation later this year.

Business of Dáil: Motion (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, to mark Europe Day in a signal manner — (1) The Dáil shall sit on Monday, 9th May, 2011, at 11.30 a.m. and shall adjourn not later than 12.30 p.m., the following arrangements shall apply and no other business shall be taken: (a) the Taoiseach shall be called upon to make a statement...

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Order for Report Stage (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now".

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, line 38, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine". I refer Deputies to the Fines Act 2010. The purpose of the Act was to update the value of all existing fines that can be imposed on summary conviction to their value at the time of enactment or, where appropriate, when last updated in legislation. Five classes of maxima have...

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the House for its consideration of this Bill. It is important to reflect on the significance and relevance of this legislation. This Bill will strengthen implementation in domestic law of the State's international obligations, principally under the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, but also under the 1925 Geneva Protocol, as well as relevant elements of the United...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Between 2000 and 27 January 2011, my Department has given €259,048.68 to the Institute of International and European Affairs and its predecessor, the Institute for European Affairs. This funding included fees for annual corporate membership for the Department, payments for the production and printing of publications on European matters, and payments for organising lecture series and...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government of Colombia has repeatedly stated its determination to bring an end to violence in Colombia within the framework of the Justice and Peace Law, which provides an overall legal framework for the demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration of illegal armed groups into Colombian society. Since 2004, the Organization of American States (OAS) Mission to Support the Peace Process...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service has no record of a passport application for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (3 May 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The following are the intended staffing arrangements and associated monthly salary costs by grade for my constituency office and those of Ministers of State O'Sullivan and Creighton. These arrangements are in line with the Government's decision of 15 March 2011 to reduce maximum permitted constituency office staffing levels for Ministers of the Government and Ministers of State. Clerical...