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Written Answers — Travel Statistics: Travel Statistics (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The statistics sought by the Deputy are not immediately available to my Department and may not have been collated by the authorities of the countries concerned. I will make enquiries with Embassies to these countries and notify the Deputy of the outcome.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no semi-State bodies or authorities under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs. There are four bodies operating under the aegis of this Department. These are: the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange (the Fulbright Commission); the Development Education Advisory Committee; the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group; and the Emigrant Services Advisory...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Dalai Lama is visiting Ireland during April at the invitation of a number of Non-governmental Organisations. The Government is committed to the One-China policy which acknowledges Tibet as part of China. We believe that constructive dialogue between the Chinese Government and the representatives of the Dalai Lama is the best way to address differences and tensions in Tibet over issues...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for his interest in the Reconciliation Fund which is operated by my Department. The objective of the Reconciliation Fund is to assist individuals and organisations involved in reconciliation work and to encourage and facilitate better relations within and between the nationalist/republican and unionist/loyalist traditions on the island of Ireland and also relations between...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A passport application for the child in question was made in July, 2010. This was done under the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008, which provides, that this Department must be satisfied that an applicant is an Irish citizen before issuing him/her a passport. As the child was born in the State in April 2010, his entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by Section 6A of the Irish...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The transfers to which the Deputy referred in regard to the payment of promissory notes are not new payments; they arise from commitments that were entered into by the previous Government under the previous arrangements and commitments, which were made for the capital requirements of Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish Nationwide Building Society at that time. The Deputy asked if an opportunity...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I join Deputy Martin in wishing Denis Reid the very best on his retirement today from the service of the House. He has been and no doubt will continue to be the best weather vane and the best informed political commentator in the country. That man knows more about politics and what goes on in here and in individual political parties than anybody else. I wish him and his family the very best.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: That Deputy Michael P. Kitt be elected Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Conduct of Member: Motion (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes the Final Report of the Moriarty tribunal; believes that the conduct of Deputy Michael Lowry set out in the tribunal's report was completely unacceptable for a member of the House; and calls on Deputy Lowry to voluntarily resign his membership of Dáil Éireann.

Conduct of Member: Motion (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the Ceann Comhairle want me to reply?

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 6b, election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle; No. 7, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2011; No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: A Cheann Comhairle, thank you for the clarifying the position. This was communicated to the Government and it is our view that natural justice requires that where a motion is being tabled which is directed at one Member of the House and calls upon that Member to resign from the House, then that Member should be given an opportunity to reply to the motion. My understanding is that this was...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Last week we were asked if the Minister for Finance would make a statement in the House following the announcement of the results of the stress tests on the banks. This issue was raised by Deputy Lenihan during the Order of Business this time last week. On that occasion, I agreed that time would be given in the House, once the stress tests were announced, for the Minister for Finance to...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The announcement that will be made today will be a significant one and it will give us the scale of the legacy of the banking crisis the Government has inherited. It is important that an opportunity be given for the Minister for Finance to respond to that announcement and that his response be made here in the House. Criticisms have been made previously that on the occasion of major banking...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I thank Deputy Higgins for raising the issue of the future of the Seanad and the method of voting in Seanad elections. As the House is aware, the programme for Government commits to a referendum on the future of the Seanad and that will form part of the package of reform proposals which the Government will be bringing before the House. Second, in respect of voting entitlements, as the...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is the Government's intention to publish the legislative programme next Tuesday and I believe the Bill to which the Deputy referred is on the Order Paper.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (30 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Passports Act, 2008 requires that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to him/her. The person in question was born in Ireland last October. Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, (1956 Act) persons born in the State after 1 January 2005, where neither parent is an Irish or British citizen or otherwise entitled to reside without...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (30 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The number of passports issued over the period 2007 to 2011 is as follows: Year Passports Issued 2007 601,000 2008 576,617 2009 572,783 2010 603,753 2011 to 18 March 106,615 The average time to process a passport submitted through the Passport Express and Northern Ireland Passport Express services available through the post offices is ten days. It takes on average four – six weeks...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: An Irish passport is valid for travel up until the date of expiry. However, some countries require a minimum validity on passports to enter their jurisdictions. The Spanish Embassy in Dublin has confirmed that an Irish passport is valid for travel to Spain and the Canary Islands until the date of expiry in the document. On the basis of the information provided the passport holder should...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Mar 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: St. Patrick's Day offers a unique opportunity to raise Ireland's profile, promote our interests overseas, to strengthen bilateral relations, provide support for Irish communities abroad and to deepen the connection with our Diaspora. This year St. Patrick's Day was a particularly valuable opportunity to begin the process of rebuilding Ireland's reputation overseas. I travelled to New York...