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Northern Ireland: Statements (15 Jul 2015)

Eamon Gilmore: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate on behalf of the Labour Party. I am sharing time with Deputy Robert Dowds. Northern Ireland has been on the political agenda of this House for all of our lives. In 1989, when I came into the House, 81 people were killed in the Northern Ireland Troubles. It is difficult at this remove and for younger people to appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Jun 2015)

Eamon Gilmore: 530. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of development works at a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26014/15]

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to share time with Deputy Gabrielle McFadden. I welcome the spring economic statement which was made jointly here by the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. It told us that in the October budget there will be between €1.2 billion and €1.5 billion available to reduce tax for low and middle income earners and improve our public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Apr 2015)

Eamon Gilmore: 130. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients; and the number of patients diagnosed with Phenylketonuria, who have been referred to the National Centre for Inherited Metabolic disorders in each of the past three years; the number of patients with Phenylketonuria registered at the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16008/15]

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: ...and the people she accompanied in Liverpool, and those are tragic circumstances as the babies are wanted but their life outcomes were in doubt because of medical issues. It was referenced in Geneva that on a previous occasion, the Irish people gave a view - as was their entitlement - on what they wanted reflected in the Constitution. I did not share the view at the time and my party and...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: In regard to Deputy Catherine Murphy's comments on the Minister for Justice and Equality's visit to the Human Rights Committee in Geneva, I am sure it did not escape the Deputy's notice that yesterday was a significant day in terms of the appointment of Judge Murphy to the commission of inquiry into mother and baby homes. The Deputy may also have noted the publication of an extensive report...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: In addition, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will be discussing the issue immediately after the weekend. Every effort should be used by all countries that have diplomatic relations both with Israel and Palestine. At the end of the day the attempt at a ceasefire, which is being brokered by Egypt and is assisted by the UN, is the most important way of ending the bloodshed and dreadful deaths,...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: Given the Deputy's comments, it may seem unsatisfactory that seeking to broker a ceasefire is somehow inadequate as an expression of Irish foreign policy. Ireland's helping to make peace in conflicts is at the heart of what Irish foreign policy has been about since this State was formed.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: On the pressing issue of Gaza, I draw the Deputy's attention to the statement issued by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on Monday in which he condemned unreservedly the indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel, which are largely aimed at civilian targets. His statement equally condemned the mounting civilian casualties, including a large number of women and children, resulting...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: .... Very good progress is being made, but I do not have a timeline I can provide for the Deputy. With many others, I have met the Minister and had very positive discussions. He has completed a great deal of work, but I cannot provide the precise timeline at this stage, except to say very good progress has been made. I compliment him on the progress he has made.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2014 [Considered by the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on 8 July 2014]; No. 4, Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed) and Subsequent...

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for her good wishes. With regard to the concerns about ongoing changes in community development, I agree with her that community development, whether in urban or rural areas, is tremendously important to every community in Ireland, and valuable services are provided. Two years ago, after I became Minister, FÁS, which dealt with community development, was taken into...

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I met the Palestinian representative to Ireland a couple of months to talk about the issues the Deputy raised and the difficulties for the populations of Gaza and the occupied territories. I agree with her that what is happening is exceptionally difficult for them. Much has been done to build up and develop the area, including significant support from the Irish development aid programme via...

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I thank Deputy Timmy Dooley for his good wishes for my new role. Second, I thought the only people he left out were possibly the Brazilians, who might be free to be involved at this point in time.

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand he is interested in using Ireland as the launch pad for his world tour and to make a music video. That is obviously very important and of potential benefit. I also want to say, in regard to Mr. Brooks, that if the concerts do get under way successfully, we should invite him to perhaps complete the world tour in Dublin, probably some time after the two years of the world tour. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 to 33, inclusive, together. The postponement of the North South Ministerial Council meeting in plenary format, which was scheduled to take place in Dublin Castle on 4 July 2014, was disappointing. A date for the rescheduled meeting has not yet been set, but efforts are underway to ensure it is rescheduled at the earliest opportunity. Had the meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I was disappointed to learn last week of the unionist parties’ withdrawal from the party leaders’ talks in Belfast following a decision of the Parades Commission. I would hope that this is only a temporary setback and that all the parties will return to the talks as early as possible. Dialogue is the only way to resolve contentious matters. Complex and sensitive issues - such...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 36 together. Details of payments in the period in question are included in the following tables in respect of Vote 27 (International Cooperation) and Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade). There are also costs incurred on professional fees at missions abroad where advice is sought from time to time on a range of local matters. Total expenditure on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 to 42, inclusive, together. With regard to savings that would arise from reductions if applied to my Department's budgetary allocation for travel and subsistence this year (Question 39), the Revised Estimates Volume makes provision for this expenditure as follows in 2014: Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs) - €6.630 m; and Vote 27 (International Cooperation) -...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Jul 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together. Human rights have been a priority of successive Irish governments, and are a key dimension of our foreign policy. Ireland works bilaterally and through the EU and UN to ensure that human rights are respected in Myanmar/Burma. At the EU Foreign Affairs Council in May 2014, EU Foreign Ministers approved the establishment of a formal...