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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: This year marked the 46th anniversary of the appalling attacks of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in which 33 people were murdered. The Government stands in solidarity with all those who lost loved ones or were injured on that day. The implementation of the All-Party Dáil motions relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings is a priority for the Government, as highlighted in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 139 together. The ninth round of negotiations in the EU-UK Future Relationship took place from 28 September to 3 October. While a degree of progress was made, there remains some distance to go on the key issues of fisheries, the level playing field and governance. Unlocking these issues is key to moving towards a more intensified phase of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Programme for Government (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: In the Programme for Government, “Our Shared Future”, the Government affirms that it will work with the Northern Ireland Executive and the British Government to commit to investment and development opportunities in the North West and Border communities, including third-level opportunities for young people from across the region at the Ulster University Magee Campus in Derry....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: The House will be aware that the issue of Irish immigration into the United States has been a high priority for successive Governments and it continues to be prioritised by this Government. I have continuously raised immigration issues, particularly the E3 visa, in my interactions with the US Administration and US political leaders, including most recently during my meeting with US...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: Ireland has not been quiet on this matter, and I have spoken in this House about our concerns regarding the situation in Xinjiang on numerous occasions. The promotion and protection of human rights and respect for the rule of law is central to Ireland’s foreign policy. The United Nations is the primary platform for multilateral cooperation among states, and Ireland engages in a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: Regardless of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the end of the transition will mean substantial and lasting change. The UK will be outside the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union from 1 January 2021. This means that any business that moves goods to, from or through Great Britain will be subject to a range of customs formalities, SPS checks and other regulatory requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I am satisfied that robust procedures are in place in my Department to administer the agreed procedures for Embassies to apply for clearance for military flights to enter Irish sovereign airspace.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: Reply awaited

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: The human rights situation in Bahrain remains a matter of serious concern. Although Bahrain has repeatedly stated its commitment to improving its human rights record and safeguarding human rights as enshrined in the Bahraini Constitution, we are concerned by ongoing instances of violations of fundamental freedoms, including violations of freedom of opinion and expression, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Refugee Resettlement Programme (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together. I am deeply saddened by the fire at the Moria camp on Lesbos and the impact this has had on the refugees and migrants based there. The very sudden displacement of thousands of people has caused great suffering to those in the camp, as well as posing a huge logistical challenge for the Greek authorities in the midst of the pandemic. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: Throughout the Brexit process, the Government has worked with our EU partners and the Commission to ensure that EU-level readiness and contingency planning addresses the needs of our businesses and citizens. The European Commission has published seven Communications on Brexit readiness and contingency planning. The most recent such Communication was published on 9 July and complements...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: The numbers of passports reported lost or stolen to the Passport Service in 2019 and to date in 2020 are detailed in the following table. - 2019 2020 Lost 30,415 10,559 Stolen 2,834 855 The figures for this year are accurate as of 30 September 2020. The Irish passport has a strong...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: In the Programme for Government, “Our Shared Future”, the Government affirms that it will work with the Northern Ireland Executive and the British Government to commit to investment and development opportunities in the North West and Border communities, including third-level opportunities for young people from across the region at the Ulster University Magee Campus in Derry. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393, 401 and 402 together. I am deeply saddened by the fire at the Moria camp on Lesbos and the impact this has had on the refugees and migrants based there. The very sudden displacement of thousands of people has caused great suffering to those in the camp, as well as posing a huge logistical challenge for the Greek authorities in the midst of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 400 together. The victims of the so-called Glenanne gang, as with all victims and survivors, must have access to an effective investigation and to a process of justice in accordance with the law. There is also a clear need for the Stormont House Agreement to be implemented as a comprehensive framework for dealing with the legacy of the past, as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: From 1 January 2021, regardless of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the UK will no longer be part of the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. This means any business that moves goods from, to or through Great Britain will be subject to a range of new customs formalities, checks and other regulatory requirements, that do not apply in any form today to such trade. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Directives (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs has not paid any fines for non-transposition of EU Directives into Irish law.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: Permission for foreign military aircraft to overfly the State is subject to strict conditions. These routinely include stipulations that the aircraft must be unarmed, carry no arms, ammunition or explosives and must not engage in intelligence gathering, and that the flights in question must not form part of military exercises or operations. Overflights by US military aircraft are permitted...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: In advance of the provision of diplomatic clearance for overflight of Irish sovereign airspace by foreign State and military aircraft, my officials seek the views of the Department of Justice and Equality and other stakeholders. The procedures for the granting of diplomatic clearance are kept under review and my officials consult with the Department of Justice and Equality and other relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: The ninth round of negotiations in the EU-UK Future Relationship concluded on 3 October. While some progress was made, there is still some distance to go on key issues including fisheries, a level playing field for open and fair competition and governance. Unlocking these issues is key to moving towards a more intensified phase of the talks. President von der Leyen spoke to PM Johnson on 3...