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Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I take this opportunity to congratulate my colleagues, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, on the work they are doing to facilitate job creation. The Action Plan for Jobs has been very successful since 2012, during which period some 90,000 new jobs were created. Not even the greatest optimist could have foreseen...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am delighted to be here this morning. I thank the Chairman for the invitation to address the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and to update it on the recent launch of Global Irish: Ireland’s Diaspora Policy, and my plans for its implementation over the next two years. This morning I intend to present some of the key elements of the policy and highlight some of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are very exciting plans. As you are aware, Chairman, the national programme was launched yesterday evening in Collins Barracks. It is a very exciting programme. I was delighted that people who had some concerns are now very positive and supportive. The programme will attract considerable support and participation from everybody. The programme belongs to everyone. The main emphasis...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is a very positive attitude towards Ireland at this time right across the world, especially among the diaspora. Members of the diaspora like the fact that we paid our debts and that we have met the financial challenge and are coming out of it strongly. Those people who want to come back to Ireland realise that the only way they can come back is if there is a strong economy, because a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: They read very positive messages from Ireland and they are very proud of that. They realise that if the economy is going well in this country that it is good for them. They are very interested in the commemorations as well. Everyone will be able to connect with the international programme. When I was Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht I was involved in the creation of a new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: All three members of the committee who have spoken have raised some pertinent questions. I am sure the three remaining speakers will raise further questions. As regards communications, Deputies Bernard J. Durkan and Brendan Smith referred to the older Irish who would not be into social media. I agree with them that we did not realise the importance of the long wave 252 transmitter until...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Fianna Fáil for my appointment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: Some very important issues were raised by the three members. Senator Walsh raised a point about connection with the GOP. Paul Ryan was here on a private visit and met the Taoiseach on Monday in an official capacity. Unfortunately, I had to go to Boston for the funeral of a friend of mine and did not meet him then, but I met him yesterday. He is an up-and-coming politician who ran for Vice...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: This particular player had no Kilkenny genes in him at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is very exciting. The GAA has done a tremendous job and is working very closely with us to advance its aims. Recently there were a number of unfortunate tragedies in New York and elsewhere involving young Irish people who were experiencing mental health difficulties. I am delighted that we have recently begun working with Pieta House and the GAA in New York, under the auspices of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Global Irish - Ireland’s Diaspora Policy: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank them too. Senator Daly mentioned that my Department should have more staff. Including Ms Emer Rocke who has accompanied me here this morning, I have a small unit of committed and dedicated staff which is what they have been since the Irish abroad unit was established. I wish to acknowledge that they are really committed individuals.

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (31 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government's actions in this case must be guided by the fact that there is a young Irish citizen in prison abroad who is subject to a foreign judicial system. I would ask Deputies to keep in mind that, however well-meant, injudicious or intemperate statements made or actions taken here in Ireland may have a negative impact on Ibrahim's plight. Rather than assisting the situation, such...

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (31 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Coppinger for raising this matter. I also welcome the sisters of Ibrahim to the Visitors Gallery. If I get an opportunity, I will speak to them afterwards. I am replying to this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan. Any suggestion that the Minister or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are failing to act because of Ibrahim...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are closer now than ever before.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is a review after two years.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I said there would be a decision on a referendum by the Cabinet before Christmas. It has made that decision.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: We have made the decision.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are still going to do that.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the focus tonight is on the Bill before the House and while this is of course an important issue, some of the commentary has tended to overlook the great strides that have been taken in advancing our diaspora policy. As the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, said, it is only a week since our first statement of policy on diaspora issues was published. I am pleased to have the document...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (11 Mar 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, I thank Senator Leyden for raising the matter. The Minister regrets she is unable to be present for this discussion. As the Senator may be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. Furthermore, section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides...