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Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not familiar with the issue of the breakdown in discussions, but I hope discussions can either be resumed or that the industrial relations machinery of the State can be used to deal with the issue.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I will raise that issue with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. No legislation on the issue is expected in this session. It is in the programme for Government and as with all the matters therein, progress will be made on them by the Ministers concerned.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As already indicated, the legislation is being discussed by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Attorney General. It is intended to use the opportunity of another piece of legislation to bring the legislative proposals before the House. Obviously, I cannot comment on the detail of what will be in the legislation until the discussions are completed.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I cannot comment on the content of the legislation. That is a matter the Deputy can pursue with the Minister directly. With regard to the debate on the Irish language, the arrangements for that can be made by the Whips.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not in a position to say at this point whether the intellectual property protocol will require legislation. It is something that is being considered by the Minister.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The jobs budget will involve a statement to the House. The Government is giving priority to jobs and to getting people back to work. No matter the semantics of what it is called, let us be clear that the Government is determined to deal with the issue of jobs as part of the process of economic recovery we want to bring about given the mess we have inherited. The fiscal responsibility Bill...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not regret anything I said during the general election campaign. If there is cause for regret, or expressions of regret, it is probably for Deputy Martin, his party and the other side of the House. The approach always recommended and advocated by the Labour Party was not a unilateral but a negotiated one, as outlined on several occasions. We could go on forever talking about how we got...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Following consultations with the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, the spring European Council formally adopted the decision amending the treaty in order to allow member states of the euro area to establish a permanent mechanism to be known as the European Stability Mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area as a whole. This will...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Union is attempting to avoid a reactive situation. It is true that the EU found itself in a position where it had to react to the nature of the crisis in Greece, the difficulty in Ireland and more recently in Portugal. The idea of establishing a European stability mechanism for the eurozone is so that there will be, post-2013, a permanent mechanism to deal with circumstances...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I acknowledge that Deputy Martin's speech was constructive, as were the contributions of all Members.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I was expressing some temptation to depression at the tone in some of the contributions, that we will all be ruined before the night is out. I make it clear to Deputy Martin that the Government's position in respect of the common consolidated tax base has not changed. We are opposed to it. We do not favour it. There is a proposal from the European Commission that puts the issue on the...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank Deputy Boyd Barrett for being constructive. The route we must travel is about the process of recovery. Growing the economy is central to that. That is why the Government is putting the emphasis on jobs and why proposals in regard to what we want to do to get people back to work and to increase the number of people in employment will be brought before the House next month. The...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I will try to comply with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's request. On Deputy Doherty's point, the European Stability Mechanism is intended to provide the framework which will apply post-2013. Our approach to that is on the basis of debt sustainability. The Government's objective is to work our way out of the difficulties we are in. We are confident this can be done. Deputy Pringle asked about...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: We have. Our embassies have been working on this issue right across the capitals of the European Union and further afield. There is quite a degree of goodwill towards Ireland from Governments, business leaders and potential investors. There has been some very strong, positive feedback from that. The diplomatic initiative is working on a number of levels through embassies, Ministers...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: These historic visits provide us with a significant opportunity to focus on economic, trade, investment and tourism opportunities with Britain and the US, our two most important economic partners. There will also be a high level of international media interest which will provide the opportunity to put out a positive and forward looking message that Ireland is open for business. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The vast majority of temporary staff employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs are engaged as Temporary Clerical Officers (TCOs), some 50-80 of whom are recruited annually to help alleviate seasonal demand pressures in the Passport Office; and interns. Information regarding the previous public service employment history of such employees, if any, is not readily available. A total of 14...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 94 together. All external signage for offices occupied by my Department complies with the requirements of the Official Languages Act. The internal signage for the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork and the Irish Aid Information and Volunteering Centre in Dublin also comply with the requirements of the Official Languages Act. One sign for the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The information about special advisers sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below. A total of 11 appointments were made, of which one was female. Number and Gender Remuneration (Gross) for duration of appointment 1 Male1Male1 Female €280,528.25€31,555.00€202,486.75 1 Male €351,279.38 1 Male €253,599.13 1 Male1Male €348,711.57€339,641.50 1 Male €228,655.53 1...

Written Answers — European Council: European Council (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: EU Ministers for Foreign Affairs attend meetings of the General Affairs Council and the Foreign Affairs Council, which usually take place on the same day. They also attend twice-yearly informal meetings of Foreign Ministers, the so-called "Gymnich" meetings. In the year before 9 March 2011 there were eleven meetings of the General Affairs Council. Of these, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., who...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A State Visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II will take place from 17-20 May 2011. The programme will include a ceremonial welcome by President McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin; a ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance; a courtesy call on the Taoiseach at Government Buildings; and a State dinner in Dublin Castle, at which both the Queen and the President will deliver speeches. The programme...