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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The issue to which the Deputy refers concerns the long-running dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom regarding sovereignty over an area that includes the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) as well the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. The status of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) has been the subject of various resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am deeply shocked at the appalling catalogue of human rights abuses in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea highlighted by the UN Commission of Inquiry. Accounts of appalling atrocities have been known for many years. This is the first time that they have been presented to the international community in such a detailed manner. I want to pay tribute to the witnesses who have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Data Protection (20 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no designated Information officer in my Department. However, all data protection matters are dealt with by a unit within Corporate Services Division.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am in ongoing regular contact with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and met with her most recently on 6 February , and with the political parties in Northern Ireland on issues related to full implementation of the Agreement, including a Bill of Rights, and will remain so. I have made clear in statements in the Dáil and elsewhere and in my contacts with the Secretary of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 30 and 41 together. This is an issue to which I accord very high priority. I am conscious of the difficulties experienced by Irish citizens who are undocumented in the United States, and I have met and spoken with many of them on my working visits there, and also with the various groups who lobby on their behalf. I have maintained contact, both...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cross-Border Co-operation (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 35 together. I continue to avail of all opportunities for discussions with members of the Northern Ireland Executive to advocate for expanded cross-border trade and all-island economic co-operation. These have included my recent meetings in Dublin and Belfast with the First Minister and deputy First Minister, one of which was the North South...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14 and 31 together. I have consistently made very clear the Government’s strong criticism of, and opposition to, Israeli settlements and settlement expansion, which are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace. The Israeli Government, and Israeli public opinion, are in no doubt whatever about our views on this issue. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 42 together. In a referendum held on 9 February, Swiss citizens voted by a very narrow margin to accept a proposal to introduce quotas and restrictions on migrants, the vast majority of whom are EU nationals. The limits will apply to all work and residency permits issued to foreign nationals, including cross-border commuters and asylum seekers. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer the Deputy to the answer I delivered earlier to Priority Question No 2. [8272/14.]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 19 and 33 together. We had an extensive and wide-ranging discussion on the situation in Ukraine at the Foreign Affairs Council on 10 February, with High Representative Ashton reporting to Ministers on her latest round of meetings with President Yanukovych and the opposition in Kiev. Following our discussion, the Council adopted comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18, 61, 64 and 65 together. The second round of discussions in the Geneva II Conference began on 10 February. Regrettably, there has been little progress to date though both sides have stated their willingness to discuss the original terms of the Geneva communiqué and see how it may begin to be implemented. To this end, the Syrian opposition led by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Equality Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21, 40 and 46 together. The New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is organised by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Incorporated, a private, not for profit organization. Since the early 1990s, the Parade Committee has clearly asserted its view that the Irish, and Irish-American, LGBT community are welcome to continue participating in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Union has made clear its unequivocal support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU perspective as a sovereign and united country enjoying full territorial integrity. The EU has set out what is required in order for the country to take the next steps to advance on its path towards EU membership. The Minister for European Affairs, Pascal Donohoe, visited Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23, 57 and 58 together. Together with my EU colleagues, I follow very closely the situation in the Western Balkans on an on-going basis. As well as our on-going support for their efforts to align with the acquis communautaire in preparation for EU membership, we monitor the social and economic situation in the region with particular attention. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 36 together. The Government is committed to achieving the maximum benefit from the resources we commit to our international engagement and to ensuring that Ireland maintains a position of influence and respect in the global community. With a view to ensuring that we have the right mix of policies and instruments to promote our values and interests...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am concerned by allegations made in a recent report by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre’s International Crimes Evidence Project of human rights abuses committed by the Sri Lankan security forces in the final stages of the Sri Lanka civil war. Allegations that evidence of war crimes was destroyed is particularly concerning. The report also makes allegations of human rights abuses...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26, 29 and 32 together. I met with the Secretary of State most recently on 6 February 2014 to discuss the current political talks and how to take forward the compromise proposals on contentious issues facing Northern Ireland. We agreed that we wish to see the Northern Ireland Parties reach agreement as soon as possible and without further delay. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The commitment of Ireland to the promotion and protection of human rights is an underlying principle of Ireland’s foreign policy and is a priority for the Government. I believe that, in addressing human rights concerns, we must pursue them in the most effective way, taking advantage of the most appropriate opportunities to make our case, privately or publicly, bilaterally or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Neutrality (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: As I outlined in this house yesterday, this Government remains fully committed to Irish neutrality, which is characterised by non-participation in military alliances, and which forms a central element of our foreign policy. It is set alongside our pro-active engagement in the efforts of the international community to maintain global peace and security, through the UN, the EU and through our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Controls (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: The worldwide good reputation and integrity of the Irish passport helps ensure the safe travel and wellbeing of Irish citizens, as they travel abroad. In line with the best practice recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, passport books are redesigned on a periodic basis to protect against forgery. I launched a new Irish Passport Book in October last year. This...

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