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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: Ireland’s candidature for election to the UN Security Council is a priority across the whole of Government. The UN is central to Ireland’s foreign policy and our engagement in multilateralism receives strong political and public support. Our effort to secure a seat, following the announcement of our candidature in 2005, reflects this. I am particularly conscious that we are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: Officials in my Department are aware of the matter, and have been in touch with the representative of the persons involved. Information on the matter has been passed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of China in Dublin, which is best placed to deal with the situation.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade continues to advise against any non-essential travel overseas until further notice. This advice, which is available on our website and our TravelWise App, is taken in full consideration of public health requirements and in ongoing consulation with the Department of Health and the HSE. Working with our Embassies and Consulates overseas, we will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: As part of the Government's ongoing Brexit readiness work, consideration has been given to the potential need for further legislation in advance of the end of the transition period. Based on initial analysis, a number of Departments indicated that they will have requirements for legislative provisions. Discussions are underway between these Departments, my Department, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: COVID-19 is a global pandemic. However, the impact of the virus is likely to fall hardest on communities already experiencing humanitarian crises, displacement, or weak health systems. The situation in Syria is particularly worrying. Nine years of civil war have decimated the country’s health care system and left Syria poorly equipped to face COVID-19. Testing capacities are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: The COVID-19 crisis is of such a scale that no nation can successfully address it alone. In this spirit, the EU has engaged in a series of unprecedented measures to address the health and socio-economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. The European Commission is expected to present proposals for a revised MFF and a Recovery Fund linked to the MFF shortly. This revised MFF with a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of the significant disruption that COVID-19 has caused for individuals and families in Ireland, including in relation to travel plans for the summer and beyond. The evolution of the pandemic and the restrictions put in place by Governments around the world have created a number of unique challenges in this regard. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department issues...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: From 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2020, my Department granted diplomatic clearance for 126 landings at Shannon airport by foreign military aircraft. Of these, three were not availed of by the State concerned. During the same period, permissions were granted for 253 overflights in Irish airspace by foreign military aircraft, of which six were not availed of by the State concerned. The tables...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: As outlined in the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business published on 1 May 2020, public offices are expected to reopen in Phase 5, which will start on 10 August. This includes the Authentications and Apostilles Public Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The authentications office has been operating a limited postal-based service since...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Government welcomes the announcement by the British Government on changes to immigration rules for the individuals concerned, and others like them. This announcement - implementing a commitment by the British Government at the time of the New Decade New Approach agreement in January - is important progress and it is happening because of this individual's tireless campaign, which has come...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: I have given a high priority to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip, during my time as Minister. I have worked consistently to maintain an international focus on the issue and support for the two state solution and have undertaken four working visits to Israel and Palestine. Ireland remains ready to support any peace initiative that respects...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: With the commencement of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the introduction of widespread travel restrictions both nationally and internationally, Irish citizens have ceased nearly all non-essential travel. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passport applications received by the Passport Service, including a decrease in applications received from applicants. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides all possible consular advice and assistance to citizens overseas, where requested and where appropriate. As part of our comprehensive approach in the context of COVID-19, our focus has been on helping citizens who are normally resident in Ireland to return home safely on commercial flights where available or on chartered repatriation...

Covid-19 (Foreign Affairs and Trade): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Coveney: I welcome this opportunity to discuss my Department's role in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, including our immediate consular response to the crisis, our wider contribution to the whole-of-Government response, the impact on the passport service and our plans for the coming months. The scale of the consular challenge caused by the Covid-19 pandemic saw an unprecedented number of...

Covid-19 (Foreign Affairs and Trade): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

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