Vol. 486 No. 1
742 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposed international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department which are currently being negotiated or prepared; in each case the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement is being negotiated; whether it is proposed to ratify or accede to the agreement if adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1027/98]
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tabular statement:
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Agreement being negotiated |
International Organisation (if any) |
Whether it is proposed to ratify/accede |
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Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters |
EU |
Yes |
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Draft Joint Action on making corruption in the private sector a criminal offence |
EU |
Yes |
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Draft Joint Action on making it a criminal offence to participate in a criminal organisation in the member states of the EU |
EU |
Yes |
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Draft Joint Action on the setting up of the European Judicial Network |
EU |
Yes |
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Draft Criminal Law Convention on Corruption |
Council of Europe |
A decision will be taken on finalisation of text |
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Draft International Instrument on Civil Remedies for Compensation for damage resulting from acts of corruption |
Council of Europe |
A decision will be taken on finalisation of text |
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Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection |
International Civil Aviation Authority |
The approval of the Government to signature of the Convention will be sought in the near future |
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Eurodac |
EU |
Yes |
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Draft Convention on Organised Crime |
UN |
It is proposed, depending on the content, to ratify or accede to the agreement if adopted |
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Convention on Jurisdiction, Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Matrimonial Matters |
EU |
The decision of the Government will be announced in due course |
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Revision of Brussels and Lugano Conventions on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters |
EU/EFTA |
It is not possible to say at this stage. Negotiations are at a preliminary stage |
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Proposals for a European Enforcement Order (a simplified procedure for the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters between EU Member States) |
EU |
It is not possible to say at this stage. Negotiations are at a preliminary stage |
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International Convention on Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters |
Hague Conference on Private International Law |
It is not possible to indicate at this stage. Negotiations are at a preliminary stage. |
743 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department which have been signed but not ratified or acceded to by the State; the date and place it was opened for signature in each case; the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement was negotiated; whether it is proposed to ratify or accede to the agreement; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1042/98]
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tabular statement:
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Agreement Signed |
Date and Place opened for signature |
International Organisation (if any) |
Whether it is proposed to ratify/accede |
When it will be ratified/acceded |
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United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
New York, December 1984 |
United Nations |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 28 September 1992 |
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Convention on Simplified Extradition Procedures between the members states of the European Union |
Brussels, 10 March 1995 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 10 March 1995 |
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Convention relating to Extradition between the member states of the European Union |
Dublin, 27 September 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 27 September 1996 |
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Convention based on Article K3 of the Treaty of European Union, on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) |
Brussels, 26 July 1995 |
European Union |
Yes |
Legislation was passed in November 1997 and Convention is expected to be adopted shortly. |
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Signed by Ireland: 26 July 1995 |
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Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty on European Union, on the interpretation, by way of preliminary rulings, by the Court of Justice of the European Communities of the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office |
Brussels, 17 July 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
Legislation was passed in November 1997 and Protocol is expected to be adopted shortly. |
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Signed by Ireland: 17 July 1996 |
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Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 41 (3) of the Europol Convention, on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the deputy directors and the employees of Europol |
Brussels, 19 June 1997 |
European Union |
Yes |
Legislation was passed in November 1997 and Protocol is expected to be adopted shortly. |
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Signed by Ireland: 19 June 1997 |
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Convention, drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty of European Union, on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests |
Brussels, 26 July 1995 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 26 July 1995 |
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Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty of European Union, to the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests |
Brussels, 27 September 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 27 September 1996 |
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Additional Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty of European Union, on the interpretation by way of preliminary rulings, by the Court of Justice of the European Communities of the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests |
Brussels, 29 November 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 29 November 1996 |
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2nd Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K3 of the Treaty of European Union, on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests |
Brussels, 19 June 1997 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 19 June 1997 |
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Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K3 (2)(c) of the Treaty of European Union on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of member states of the European Union |
Brussels, 26 May 1997 |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 26 May 1997 |
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Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions |
Paris, 17 December 1997 |
OECD |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary implementing legislation (the preparation of which is under way) is in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 17 December 1997 |
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Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation of Foreign Public Documents |
Hague, 5 October 1961 |
Hague Conference on Private International Law |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary arrangements (including rules of court) are in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 29 October 1996 |
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European Convention on the Abolition of Legislation of Documents executed by Diplomatic or Consular Officers |
London, 7 June 1968 |
Council of Europe |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary arrangements (including possibly rules of court) are in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 28 November 1996 |
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First Protocol concerning the interpretation by the Court of Justice of the Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations |
Brussels, 1980 19 June |
European Union |
Yes |
Measures necessary to ratify the Protocol to be reviewed subject to disposal of legislative priorities. |
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Signed by Ireland: 19 December 1988 |
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Convention Abolishing the Legalisation of Documents in the member states of the European Communities |
Brussels, 1987 25 May |
European Union |
Yes |
As soon as the necessary arrangements (including possibly rules of court) are in place. |
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Signed by Ireland: 18 November 1996 |
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Convention on the Accession of Spain and Portugal to the Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations |
Funchal, 1992 18 May |
European Union |
Yes |
The legislation necessary to ratify the Convention is subject to disposal of legislative priorities. |
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Signed by Ireland: 18 May 1992 |
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European Convention on the Exercise of Children's Rights |
Strasbourg, 25 January 1996 |
Council of Europe |
Yes |
Arrangements to ratify the Convention will be made when relevant provisions (designed to facilitate ratification of the Convention) of the Children Act 1997 are brought into force. |
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Signed by Ireland: 25 January 1996 |
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Convention on the Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the 1968 Brussels Convention |
Brussels, 29 November 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
The legislation necessary to enable ratification of the Convention is expected to be published in this session. |
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Signed by Ireland: 29 November 1996 |
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Convention on the Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations (as amended) and to the First and Second Protocols on its interpretation by the Court of Justice. |
Brussels, 29 November 1996 |
European Union |
Yes |
The legislation necessary to enable ratification of the Convention is subject to disposal of legislative priorities. |
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Signed by Ireland: 29 November 1996 |
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Convention on the Service in the member states of the European Union of Judicial and Extra Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Matters and the Protocol on the Interpretation of the Convention by the Court of Justice of the European Communities. |
26 May 1997 |
European Union |
Yes |
The legislation necessary to enable ratification of the Convention is subject to disposal of legislative priorities. |
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Signed by Ireland: 26 May 1997 |
744 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the international multilateral agreements under the auspices of his Department to which his attention has been drawn and which have not been signed by the State; the date and place it was opened for signature in each case; the international organisation, if any, through whose machinery the agreement was negotiated; whether it is proposed to sign the agreement; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1057/98]
The Deputy will appreciate that signature by Ireland of an international agreement is a matter for decision by Government. There are a considerable number of international multilateral agreements which may impinge, in one form or another, on my Department's areas of responsibilities.
The following is information in relation to international agreements which have not been signed but which it would be my intention at the present time to seek to have signed as soon as any necessary examination or arrangements are in place.
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Agreement |
Date and Place Opened for Signature |
International Organisation (if any) |
Whether it is proposed to sign agreement |
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Second Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition |
13 December 1977Paris |
Council of Europe |
It is intended that Ireland will sign the Protocol as soon as the necessary implementing legislation is in place |
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Agreement between the member states of the European Communities on the Simplification and Modernisation of Methods of transmitting extradition requests |
26 May, 1989San Sebastian |
European Union |
It is intended that Ireland will sign the agreement as soon as the necessary implementing legislation is in place |
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Agreement on Illicit Traffic by Sea, implementing Article 17 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances |
31 January, 1995Strasbourg |
Council of Europe |
It is intended that Ireland will sign the agreement as soon as the necessary implementing legislation is in place |
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Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children |
19 October 1996Hague |
Hague Conference on Private International Law |
Signature and ratification is proposed as soon as necessary legislation is in place |
