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Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am informed that the chief executive officer of Tallaght hospital, Mr. David Slevin, has stated it is not the case that the health of patients is under threat at the hospital. I understand he has provided assurances that the situation is being managed and that the hospital is providing adequate patient care. Tallaght hospital is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the number of people...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government is listening to staff at the front line and to patients and their families. The problem is not being ignored by the Government but addressed by it, the HSE and hospital management. I remind the Deputy that the number on trolleys is significantly lower than when Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív and his colleagues had responsibility for the health service. That said, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Jewish Museum (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Irish Jewish Museum records and presents the history and culture of Ireland’s small but significant Jewish community and their valued contribution to Ireland’s history and heritage. The Museum continues to be an important stakeholder in this regard. My Department has been liaising with the Museum for a number of years on its efforts to build support and generate funding...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Jewish Museum (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to my answer of 18 September 2013 to his question on this subject, which sets out the cost and the attendance at this event, which was organized in cooperation with the Museum’s trustees. This event was part of the public diplomacy activities of the Consulate General with the New York community. As such, it is not customary to seek reimbursement of costs. Neither is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Jewish Museum (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The name of the representative requested will be supplied to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains a stock of wine for use in relation to State and Official hospitality. Appendix A includes a copy of the most recent stock take. Following a review of its wine stock in 2013, the Department began a process of consultation with wine merchants regarding its market value. Those discussions are ongoing and are being conducted in a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Service Issues (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Emergency passports permitting travel abroad are issued only in circumstances where the Passport Service is satisfied, on the basis of the application and supporting evidence, that the proposed journey is related to the death or serious injury or illness abroad of a close relative or a medical emergency relating to the applicant him/herself; and the presence of the applicant at the foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Missing Persons (6 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am aware of the circumstances of this tragic case and of the most recent information supplied by the family of the missing person. Our Embassy in Madrid has remained in contact with the Guardia Civil in Málaga regarding the case. Successive Irish Ambassadors in Madrid, together with the Consul, have had detailed meetings with the Spanish authorities and the Guardia Civil. The Embassy...

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: -----a very strong tradition in this House of a united approach to supporting Government work on Northern Ireland. I have to say to Deputy Smith that I think we would have to go back to the then Deputy Haughey to find a contribution that was as negative about the role of the Government. There were also inaccuracies in Deputy Martin's contribution. He stated, for example, that we did not...

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank members for their contributions. I believe there was great value in taking stock of the situation in Northern Ireland and considering recent developments in the totality of relationships set out in the Good Friday Agreement, which support and underpin our approach to Northern Ireland. There was encouragement and support today from a number of Deputies for the Northern Ireland...

Northern Ireland: Statements (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the opportunity to reflect on developments in Northern Ireland, in particular on the recent political talks and the contribution and role of the Irish Government in support of political progress, reconciliation and prosperity in Northern Ireland. In the past few years there have been significant developments across the agenda of government in British-Irish relations. There is a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (5 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that our Embassy in London has become aware of the individual named by him in recent days. The Head of Consular Services at the Embassy has written to the individual and offered consular assistance as appropriate, which may include a visit, if so requested. The individual has also been provided with the contact details of the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Fees (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: A reduced term of validity for children’s passports is necessary as children’s appearances change significantly within a short period of years, which can lead to uncertainty regarding the identity of the passport holder. This is not generally the case for adults of any age and it is the norm internationally to provide standard validity passports to all adults. Introducing an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government continues to closely follow the situation of the Rohingya people in Myanmar/Burma and is deeply concerned by the recent reports of serious violence against the community in Du Chee Yar Tan village on 9 and 13 January 2014. As mentioned by the Deputy, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has called for a full and prompt investigation into these incidents to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, all vessels have a right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of another State. The Convention does not permit a State to seek prior notification of the passage of vessels through its territorial sea. However, in the case of submarines and other underwater vehicles, Article 20 of the Convention provides that while in the territorial...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I have previously put on the record of the Dáil that I support the establishment of a Civic Forum which would provide for a broad range of voices on community relations and stimulate informed public debate in relation to key societal challenges. On my regular visits to Northern Ireland, I continue the practice of engaging with civil society representatives. In my ongoing contacts with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. There are no State boards under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Information and Communications Technology Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I can confirm that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has not been involved in developing Apps for smart phones and other multi-media devices in the past three years. There are no agencies under the aegis of the Department.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There is a health (provision of general practitioner services) Bill which is to be published this session and a health (amendment) Bill which is to be published this year. I am not sure which piece of legislation addresses the issue raised by Deputy McDonald. I will check and ask the Minister for Health to let her know.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: As Deputy Kelleher knows, issues around alcohol and its misuse, and associated serious health and social problems, have been with us for a very long time. This Government has determined to deal with it. There are two Bills in preparation, one of which is being prepared by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy White, the other by the Minister for Justice, Equality and...