Results 781-800 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (18 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney completed his Mission as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ireland on 14 December 2012. Pending the nomination of his successor, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the United States of America is acting in the capacity of Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim. While the appointment of a new Ambassador...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: On 30 January 2014, the Taoiseach met with representatives of the Ballymurphy families in Dublin and told the families that, having considered the particular circumstances of their case, the Government supports their call for the appointment of an Independent Panel to examine all documents relating to the context, circumstances and aftermath of the deaths. He undertook to raise the matter...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I met with the Secretary of State most recently on 6 February 2014 to discuss the current political talks and how to take forward the compromise proposals on contentious issues facing Northern Ireland. We agreed that we wish to see the Northern Ireland Parties reach agreement as soon as possible and without further delay. I spoke with the Secretary of State by telephone on 12 February...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Remuneration (18 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: It is the policy in my Department for staff to progress on incremental salary scales on the basis of a single point per annum, subject to having received a performance evaluation of "fully achieved expectations" and a satisfactory sick leave record.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Bodies Issues (18 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: There are no State Agencies or Bodies under the aegis of my Department.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The preparation of the Bill is obviously a matter for the Minister for Finance. As stated previously, the concerns of mortgage holders are being dealt with by the Government as a matter of urgency in any event. The mortgage books of two institutions have already been sold. In both cases the purchasers are applying the code of conduct relating to mortgage arrears. Work has already been...
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is currently before the Seanad. It is quite complex and technical in nature. Due in part to the issues that were raised during the consultation process, a large number of amendments will be proposed on Committee Stage. There has been a delay in the context of proceeding with Committee Stage in the Upper House. Issues relating to the consultation process and the complexity of the...
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: It is reporting on an hourly and daily basis to the Minister. This is a serious emergency affecting many people.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: This session.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The expected publication date of the Bill to which Deputy Doherty referred is 2015.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The issue is the sale of the loan book will take place long before that and that is why the Minister for Finance is working on this with the Central Bank in order that the mortgage holders concerned will not be put in a worse situation as a result of the sale.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government is concerned about the position of the mortgage holders. It is being examined and I expect it will be dealt with.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: That Bill, which will be the first occasion on which climate change targets will be put on a statutory basis, will be published later this year.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Bill was approved by the Government on 28 January. Complex technical, legal issues are still being sorted out and the Bill is expected to be published this session.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Minister informs me that he would be happy to reply to parliamentary questions on that.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is due this session.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The health (transport support) Bill will be taken this year.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is due later this year. The Government supports the enforcement of the national monuments legislation.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Next year.
- Order of Business (13 Feb 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Minister is working on the composition of the group and I expect it will be established shortly.