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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (8 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I raised my concerns regarding this individual with the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on 23 June 2014 at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. I have also raised my concerns at this individual's continued detention without trial with the then Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy, on 11 November and 23 December 2013. I followed up these phone calls with a letter to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Passports (8 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I can confirm that diplomatic passports are provided to Irish officials assigned to work for the European External Action Service in overseas missions.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Committees (8 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There are currently 5 regional groupings at the UN; namely the African Group, Asia-Pacific Group, Eastern European Group (EEG), Latin America and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) and the Western Europe and Others Group (WEOG). This arrangement was initiated in 1961. The primary focus of the regional groups is to assist in allocating seats on UN bodies of limited membership. WEOG is composed of 29...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Remuneration (8 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Increments are awarded on an annual basis, to officers who have not yet reached the maximum of their scale, following an assessment in relation to performance of duties, attendance and general conduct and suitability. Details of increments from Jan 2008 - June 2014 are included in the following table. YEAR NUMBER OF INCREMENTS VALUE OF INCREMENTS 2008 761 679,396 2009 739 608,755 2010...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Rehiring (8 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Details are set out in the following table of retired officials who are currently contracted to my Department: Grade Position Held Duration Approx cost of contract Counsellor Passport Appeals Officer Three-year contract from 4 April 2014 €212 per day Assistant Secretary To assist in the preparation of files for the National Archives Contract for a maximum of 10 weeks spread over...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (3 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: No records of visas or stamps in passports (whether they be temporary or not) are made before they are destroyed.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (3 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Following previous contact by the Department with the applicant, I wrote to the Deputy on 30 June to explain that the submitted application could not be finalised and that the applicant had been requested to provide documentary proof in respect of his identity and entitlement to citizenship. I can confirm that additional documents have now been received by the Department, the application...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (3 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Details of the sick leave taken by staff of my Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 are set out in the following table. Details of long-term sick leave absences are included from 2012 (the first year such statistics were compiled). Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Year Uncertified sick leave Certified sick leave Certified long-term sick leave Total number of sick...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (3 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department is responsible for two Votes – Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation). The Department commissions external expertise where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and particularly where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is required. During the course of their engagements, these...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (3 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am fully committed to the central role of our longstanding policy of neutrality in Irish foreign policy. This policy, which involves non-participation in military alliances, allows us to speak with an impartial voice in our efforts to promote global peace and security. Alongside our commitment to conflict prevention and resolution, it complements our other policy priorities, which include...

Other Questions: Global Economic Forum (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: We are very fortunate in this country to have a national day which has such resonance throughout the world and which offers us huge opportunities to promote Ireland. One could not possibly buy the international advertising, goodwill and promotion that St. Patrick's Day gives to us. That is now organised in a much more co-ordinated way involving members of the global Irish network. Arising...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: How do you know that, a Cheann Comhairle?

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle.

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Thank you very much.

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Indeed.

Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The sanctions were introduced in order to encourage Iran to participate in the talks on the nuclear issue. Participation in the talks is not just about being physically present at the talks but it is also about being fully engaged. Progress is being made. High Representative, Catherine Ashton, has briefed the Foreign Affairs Council on a number of occasions on her discussions and I want...

Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: After nine years of what can only be described as stonewalling by Iran, the willingness of the new government there to engage seriously has been very welcome. The interim plan of action, which was agreed in November, was an important achievement and created a context in which this long running issue can be resolved. The hard work of converting it into an agreement and settling this issue is...

Other Questions: Global Economic Forum (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Global Irish Network, comprising more than 300 of the most influential Irish and Irish-connected people in almost 40 countries, was established in 2010 following a recommendation of the first Global Irish Economic Forum held in Farmleigh in September 2009. This network was established at a time when the country was in crisis and our international reputation had been severely damaged....

Other Questions: Global Economic Forum (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy said, no date has yet been set for another forum. An advisory committee was established following the 2011 forum which meets regularly with me and discusses the way in which the forum's work should be carried forward. That group is considering what form another forum might take. It might not necessarily take the same form as the previous forums. The practice up to now has...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The Horizon 2020 Agreement, which was formally signed by the European Commission and by Israel last month, states clearly in article 6, paragraph one that the agreement does not apply to the territory occupied by Israel in 1967. The paragraph then goes on to state that this agreed provision is without prejudice to the position in principle of the two sides. Essentially, the same points are...