Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
114. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the groups or organisations he has met in the past 12 months who were victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland, including the name of the group or organisation and the date on which the meeting took place. [53759/12]
View answer119. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the areas of work which the Northern Ireland section of his Department has supported him in relation to matters relevant to Northern Ireland. [54369/12]
View answer120. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the process through which the Northern Ireland section co-ordinates North-South co-operation through each individual Government Department, including the nature and outcomes of co-ordination of North-South co-operation undertaken by each Department. [54370/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 114, 119 and 120 together.
I refer to my response to question numbers 1 to 19 in the House on Tuesday, 20 November, 2012 in which I gave a comprehensive account of the meetings I have had with the families of victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland in the last 12 months. The position remains unchanged. The priority objective of securing peace and stability on the island of Ireland is the continued successful implementation of the Good Friday and St. Andrew’s Agreements. The Northern Ireland Section of my Department supports me in this role which includes the advancement of North/South and East/West related matters in the formulation of national policies.
Consistent with the overall role of my Department, the Section provides a "whole-of-government" viewpoint in its work. My officials also work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its work on advancing North/South cooperation, including engagement with Government Departments through the structures of the North South Ministerial Council which provides for North-South cooperation across a range of policy areas.
