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Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: Where was Deputy Burton? She had plenty of opportunities to ask the Minister questions yesterday.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: The initial application in this case was lodged at the Honorary Consulate in Phuket and received by the Irish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on 26 March 2007. Checking of the application by Embassy staff highlighted a number of difficulties with the application. In particular, the name of the child entered on the form differed from that on his birth certificate and Thai passport, there were...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: From time to time, the Department uses print and broadcast media for an advertising or public awareness campaign. It recognises the important role local and community radio stations can play in such campaigns. I understand that campaigns are carried out by commercial advertising agencies which advise on the best approach with regard to the subject matter and the need to reach the widest...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: Four bodies are operating under the aegis of my Department — the Advisory Board for Development Co-operation Ireland; the Development Education Advisory Committee; the Díon Committee, which advises on support for our emigrant communities in Britain; and the Board of the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange, also known as the Fulbright Commission. While it is not a...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: The Government's deep concern about the Sellafield plant, and its firm view that it should be closed down, is well-known to the British authorities and is subject to ongoing discussion with them. I have consistently emphasised, as Minister and as Deputy for Louth, the risk Sellafield poses to public safety and the environment. During my recent meeting with the British Foreign Secretary, Mr....

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: The Christian communities in the Middle East comprise a large number of often very ancient churches. They are for the most part comparatively small communities, geographically dispersed among the much larger Muslim societies in which they live. Along with other minority communities, they are particularly vulnerable in times of war or tension. The number of Christians across the region has...

Written Answers — Irish Illegal Emigrants: Irish Illegal Emigrants (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: The failure of efforts by the United States Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation earlier this year was a major disappointment and a setback for the thousands of undocumented Irish people in the United States and their families in Ireland. Given the present very difficult and divided environment in Congress on immigration, it is widely considered that such...

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Assessments: Regulatory Impact Assessments (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: Since the introduction in June 2005 of Regulatory Impact Analysis, my Department has carried out Regulatory Impact Analysis screenings, on the British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Act 2006, which related to the mandate and functions of the Special EU Programmes Body, and on the recently published Passports Bill 2007. The Department has sponsored two pieces of EU-related legislation since June...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: I have taken a close personal interest in this distressing case since first being made aware of it. The Taoiseach and I met the wife and son of the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 September in our Embassy in Paris. During this meeting, we assured them of our ongoing support and continued determination to provide all possible consular assistance. I understand that the family also met...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 324 and 325 together. Under the Government's decentralisation programme, the Development Co-operation Directorate of the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is Irish Aid's Headquarters, will decentralise to Limerick. This is scheduled to take place in early 2008 on completion and fit-out of the permanent premises in Henry Street. It will involve the...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: No, that is not correct.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy should be factually correct.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: It is not an opt-out.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: No. We reserved our position, which is different.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: We reserved our position. This was clearly explained.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: Because the issue——

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: I welcome this opportunity to report to the Dáil on the progress made by the Intergovernmental Conference in finalising the European reform treaty. I am pleased to report that work on the new treaty is now nearing completion. It is hoped the reform treaty can be agreed at the European Council in Lisbon at the end of this week. It would then be formally signed in December and the...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: He will respond to the debate.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: There is. In this House and by way of parliamentary questions.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: After the European Council there was a discussion on the result of the European Council meeting.

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