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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Under the Passport Act, 2008 the Minister for Foreign Affairs must be satisfied that before issuing a passport that each person who is a guardian of the child consents to the issue of a passport to the child. In most cases, the guardians of a child are the married parents. However, a single mother or, on occasion, other family members may be the appointed a guardian or sole guardian of...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware that, notwithstanding significant efforts by the relevant authorities, instances of sectarian behaviour continue to occur in Scotland. Such incidents are frequently inspired and occasioned by sporting rivalries. I acknowledge the distress and offence that such incidents cause to the community. However, given the long and complex history of two-way migrations between Ireland and...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Additional requirements were introduced for first time applicants aged 18 or over and for those replacing a lost or stolen passport with effect from 17 January 2011. The aim of the new requirements was to strengthen procedures to best protect against identity theft and fraudulent passport applications. Given the importance of strengthening procedures, it was decided that the new...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Colombia has witnessed the longest period of upheaval of any country in Latin America - over 50 years in all. The Colombian people have endured relentless suffering, reflected in the fact that approximately 10% of the population has been internally displaced over the past number of years, a number second only to that of Sudan. The degree of lawlessness that arises from the absence of peace...

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

Eamon Gilmore: The Certificate of Irish Heritage is in the process of being established by my Department in direct response to a strong demand for such a scheme from those members of our Diaspora who are not entitled to Irish citizenship. I believe that the scheme will provide a practical demonstration of the inclusive approach adopted by successive Governments to our Diaspora. The Certificate of Irish...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passport Service is not in a position to maintain statistical information in relation to place of residency for passport applicants. I regret, therefore, that it is not possible to provide the detail sought by the Deputy.

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

Eamon Gilmore: I have recently appointed the members of the Emigrant Services Advisory Committee (ESAC), for a term to run until 31 December 2012. The primary role of the Emigrant Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) is to advise the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the allocation of grants to Irish community organisations in Britain under the Emigrant Support Programme. The Committee consists of thirteen...

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is fully committed to protecting Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality, characterised by non-participation in military alliances. Over the years, this policy has served us well. It has helped us to speak with a distinctive and independent voice on many of the key challenges facing the world in relation to the maintenance of international peace and security. It...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 provides in broad terms that the Minister for Foreign Affairs shall be satisfied as to the identity of each applicant for a passport and that the person is an Irish citizen before a passport is issued to him/her. The Minister has no discretion in awarding a passport to an individual who is not an Irish citizen. The entitlement to Irish citizenship is complex with...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 3, Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to adjourn at 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 11, statements on suicide prevention. It is also proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply in relation to No. 11: (i) the statement of...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with the Deputy that the situation in Portugal and its application are of considerable relevance to our position. They underline again the extent to which the problem has a European dimension and the necessity for the approach being taken by the Government which is engaging in an ongoing process of discussion and negotiation with the European institutions, including the ECB, and...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: We will get the response of the Minister for Finance when he returns from the ECOFIN meeting. I am sure the Deputy will join me in wishing the Minister well at that meeting.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has been up much earlier than Deputy McDonald on this issue. If she turns her attention to the programme for Government she will find that we are committed to introducing of a range of measures to address the problems of people who are in mortgage distress. The Government is concerned about the imminent decision from the ECB to increase interest rates today. We will have to...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Not every measure taken by the Government to address the very real problems people are experiencing requires legislation. Where any decision does require legislation, that legislation will be brought forward. In regard to the legislative programme, it is open to Government to add legislative proposals to the document that was published this week. If legislation is required then it will be...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislative proposal I can find in regard to that matter. Deputy Higgins says he has been studying the legislative programme. I recommend that he do a bit of revision; the Government can offer him a grind on it if he wants. There are in fact several proposals for new legislation in the programme for Government, including in section A which is the part of the programme...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: To which item in the legislative programme is the Deputy referring?

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am saying there is no legislation listed in the legislative programme in regard to water charges. The issue is addressed in the programme for Government. When the Government has considered it, if a legislative measure is required it will be advised to the House.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Beidh díospóireacht sa Dáil faoi Straitéis Fiche Bliain don Ghaeilge agus faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge agus polasaí ina leith. Beidh sé ar siúil amach anseo. Is féidir leis na haoiri é sin a eagrú chomh luath agus is féidir. Maidir leis an mBille, ní bheidh sé sin foilsithe go dtí an bhliain seo chugainn.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Is féidir é sin a phlé leis an Aire. Tá an Rialtas oscailte don moladh sin.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As for the first question on when the new Department of children and youth affairs will be established, I draw Deputy Ó Caoláin's attention to the ministers and secretaries (amendment) Bill on the A list of promised legislation. This Bill will provide for the establishment of the Department of children and youth affairs and the new Department of public expenditure and reform. Obviously...