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Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: I do not think the Minister was asked one question about Dublin traffic; therefore, I do not see how he would have given an answer.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: Part of the ten-year capital plan and the national planning framework-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: -----are about Dublin, just like parts of thelm are about other parts of the country. There will be a big focus on public transport in Dublin, as the Deputy will see tomorrow.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is confirmed that the Bill is awaiting Committee Stage, but we do not have a set date for it. I will ask the relevant Minister to come back to the Deputy on it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: This is a complex issue which is related to child safety. In the consultation process the Government has undertaken on the issue the majority of respondents, including the Ombudsman for Children, the Internet Safety Advisory Committee and the Children's Rights Alliance, recommended that the digital age of consent be set at 13 years rather than 16. It is important to say the special...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: There are two separate issues. There is the protection of children online from abuse and the digital age of consent, on which we need to listen to the experts in the area.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: I thank Deputy Scanlon for raising this issue, which some of his colleagues have also raised with me. We recently commissioned Indecon to compile a report on all of the potential barriers for people returning home in terms of driver licences, insurance costs, life insurance, health insurance and a range of other issues. Yesterday, I had sight of that draft report. I will bring it to...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: I answered this question earlier. I take the genuine concerns-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: The question asked was whether the Government would be legislating to change the regulations. The Home Building Finance Ireland Bill, which was referred to earlier, is a priority for this session. It will present an opportunity for all parties to raise concerns and make amendments and suggestions in this context. It will present an opportunity to the Minister for Finance, who has direct...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: First, on the revelations linked to Oxfam in a certain country, the first step I took was to check whether there was any Irish money supporting that particular element of Oxfam's work. There is not. On the broader question of ensuring the significant sum of money allocated for overseas development aid - I hope we will be spending a lot more in the future - is spent in a way that is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Cabinet has had detailed discussions on the issues related to the financial pressures on An Post and the need for the Government to provide support, where appropriate. We recognise the importance of the post office network across rural areas.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is unreasonable to expect me to deal with a specific case and a specific request-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: -----but I will ask the relevant Minister to revert to the Deputies directly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (15 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: As co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the Government, working with the British Government, has spared no effort in supporting and facilitating talks on the formation of a new Executive, over many months. Fully functioning, devolved, power-sharing Institutions are the only way forward for Northern Ireland, and are urgently required. Yesterday’s developments in Stormont, in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: Our Permanent Representation in Brussels, my officials and I remain in regular contact with Michel Barnier and his Taskforce to ensure that Ireland’s interests continue to be advanced and protected in the EU-UK negotiations. I have met with Mr Barnier on four occasions since taking office, most recently in advance of the General Affairs Council (Article 50) in Brussels on 12...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service is currently processing over 58,000 passport applications. These applications are going through the normal checking, processing and security stages. The turnaround timeframe for processing a passport application will depend on the channel through which the application is submitted. The highest proportion of applications are submitted through the Passport Express...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, the Passport Service provides a range of application channels, each of which is designed to accommodate applicants’ circumstances. These channels include postal, online, and in-person options. The turnaround timeframe for processing an application will depend on the channel through which the application is submitted. The highest proportion of applications...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Immunity (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. The effectiveness of the UN depends on its positive reputation as a force for good in the world. It is therefore critical to the performance and reputation of the organisation that its staff operate to the highest standards. Sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff, whose fundamental objective is to protect and care for innocent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Documents (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: As Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for Brexit, I have responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit, which is being advanced through the cross-Departmental coordination structures chaired by my Department which bring together the results of the detailed work which is being undertaken by individual Departments....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Properties (20 Feb 2018)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not own or control any vacant habitable dwelling units or vacant derelict residential dwelling units. Any properties or land occupied by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the State are rented and discharged by the Office of Public Works.