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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am deeply concerned at recent reports of the use of force against Camp Ashraf residents in Iraq and the resulting loss of life. I fully support the statement on 9 April by EU High Representative Ashton condemning the recent violence in Camp Ashraf, and particularly her renewal of the EU's repeated call on the Iraqi government to refrain from the use of violence and to show full respect for...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Union maintains diplomatic relations with almost every country in the world. Through engagement with these countries, the EU aims to promote the common values and interests of the Union, to develop and consolidate democracy and the rule of law and to promote respect for human rights. The European Council, which defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU,...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently 313 staff in the Passport Service working in the Passport Offices in Dublin City Centre, Balbriggan, Cork and London. Passport demand is seasonal with almost 50% of all passport applications received in the four months April – July. To cope with the temporary seasonal increase in applications, temporary clerical officers are employed annually during the high demand...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The table below contains details of the numbers of staff by grade in my Department in December 2002, December 2005 and December 2010. The figures include officers from other Government Departments serving in our missions abroad, most notably Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels, and exclude approximately 300 locally-engaged staff. Similar information for the period prior...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is not. It is about a document that has been laid before the House.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In order to be helpful to Deputy Boyd Barrett, again this is something I would have thought he would have welcomed. It is a proposal for an agreement-----

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Let me give the Deputy the answer. It is a proposal for an agreement between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, providing for the liberalisation of trade between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority. I would have thought this is something he would have warmly welcomed.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 9, statements on suicide prevention (resumed), to adjourn at 12.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation to provide for a register of lobbyists is the subject of a commitment in the programme for Government and will be proceeded with. Not all of the commitments made in the programme are provided for in the current legislative list which was published at a much earlier stage than usual. It is a list of legislation that can be delivered in the foreseeable future, but the Government's...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the Deputy's renewed enthusiasm for legislation to deal with lobbyists which is in marked contrast with his position on two occasions during the lifetime of the previous Government when he voted down Private Members' legislation to provide for the registration of lobbyists.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I also thank Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív for his support and confidence in the Government, as he thinks we can do in 14 weeks what the Government of which he was a member could not do in 14 years. Let me be absolutely clear. The legislation dealing with lobbyists will be introduced by the Government and I hope the Deputy will support it.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As far as I can see, the only 360 degree revolution has been that taken by the Deputy. When she asked me this day last week about the national minimum wage, she seemed to be incredulous that the Government was serious about proceeding with the reversal of the cut in the national minimum wage. I told her that the Government had determined that it was going to reverse the cut which we...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As Deputy Higgins says, there is not much point in asking questions about legislation when the questioner has already presumed the answer. The answer to the Deputy's question is "No". The reversal of the cut in the national minimum wage is not conditional on anything. It is a commitment that was given in the programme for Government and it is being delivered in the manner I have described....

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Ar dtús, mar gheall ar an mBile i dtaobh Údarás na Gaeltachta, bhí cruinniú de fochoiste an Rialtais a n-oibríonn i dtaobh an Gaeilge agus cúrsaí Gaeltachta ar maidin agus do bhí an Bile sin idir lámh ag an bhfocoiste. Tá sé in intinn ag an bhfocoiste agus an Aire dul ar aghaidh leis an mBile sin chomh lua agus is féidir. On the national vetting Bill, there is no date for its...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are occasions when the word "welcome" is appropriate to be used in this House and this is one of them. If the Deputy had a tither of genuine concern for people on the minimum wage he would have welcomed this morning the clear commitment by the Government to reverse the cut in the minimum wage.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That legislation is not listed in the programme as published. I shall return to the Deputy on this issue.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The legislation to which the Deputy refers is being worked on and will be published shortly.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Let us be clear, what is under way is the quarterly review of the memorandum of understanding. This is part of the deal entered into last autumn. There is provision for a quarterly review of those arrangements. The first quarterly review was due to take place somewhat earlier this year, but due to the general election and so on it was put back until now. The discussions on that review are...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Discussions are taking place between the Minister and Attorney General on this matter. The intention is that the legislative provisions dealing with upward only rent reviews will be dealt with as part of an existing Bill before the House, the Property Services (Regulation) Bill.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister is working on the Education (Amendment) Bill and it will be brought forward as soon as it is available.