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Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: He was in here an hour ago asking the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform why State assets had not been sold-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----and why he had not raised money to date from the sale of State assets.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It is true that Fianna Fáil did not put the figure of €5 billion in the memorandum of understanding.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It was very clear-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It was plain that this was the clear understanding with the troika, and it was certainly made known to us when the Government was formed. We are now exiting the troika programme in which Fianna Fáil placed us. If the party had had its way we would now be in a position in which virtually every port, airport and State company had been sold. Instead, the Deputy is complaining today that...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That was the effect of what Fianna Fáil agreed with the troika.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: It takes some neck and hypocrisy-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----to come here today and raise this issue-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----of all issues.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Make up your mind where you stand on the issue.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Fianna Fáil should make up its mind on where it stands on investment in the economy and the creation of jobs.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Happily, this country is in a position in which it has-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----exited the bailout into which Fianna Fáil put us. We are moving towards economic recovery.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have not had notice of the question and there is a level of detail in it about which I am not briefed. As I understand it, the Comptroller and Auditor General's report goes to the Committee of Public Accounts, and as far as the Government is concerned, that committee is free to do its job; we do not and will not seek to influence how it does its work. The Minister for Justice and Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to inform the Deputy that there are no public funds available from my Department to repatriate the remains of Irish citizens for burial in Ireland. However, as the Deputy may be aware, there are various Irish groups and organisations in the UK which may be able to assist in the circumstances as outlined. Such groups and organisations would have links with the wider Irish community...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I strongly support the Colombian peace process and hope that the negotiations underway will bring an end to the long conflict which has caused much suffering. In May, negotiators reached agreement on the land reform element of their discussions. In a positive development earlier this month, agreement was reached on the issue of political participation. I wish the parties to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (21 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: There are no state agencies, and consequently no state boards, under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (20 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Contact with members of the US Congress is a regular feature of the work of the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. In this context, Ambassador Anderson has frequent, ongoing contacts with a wide range of Congress members on a range of issues, including economic and political issues. At present, US immigration reform proposals are a particular focus of these contacts. On behalf of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements (20 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: This question relates to a query by a student enrolled to study for a Ph.D. who wishes to have details of international agreements which the State has not signed. As the Deputy will be aware, there is a large number of international agreements, covering a very wide range of subjects and falling within the functional responsibility of a number of Departments. Consideration is given, on an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Immigration Policy (20 Nov 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department has ongoing contact with the US Embassy in relation to a range of issues regarding our bilateral relationship. In relation to the issue of US immigration reform, I refer the Deputy to my most recent reply on the issue, PQ 48806 of 19 November 2013.