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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The details of each value for money and high level policy review conducted by my Department from 1 January 2019 to date; with details of external costs incurred are outlined in table below. All other policy areas are updated as required. Policy Review External Costs Incurred Details Review of recruitment methods for the PDF as instructed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: There are no plans to draft a national strategy for military mobility which, in any event, would involve a number of Departments and agencies other than the Department of Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available within the time frame sought. At the request of my Department the military authorities are conducting the search, retrieval and collation of same. I will arrange to have this information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Websites (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 694 and 695 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the compliant accessibility statement for Gov.ie, the website that currently hosts 15 of the 19 Government Departments, including the Department of Defence, is available at the following link; www.gov.ie/en/help/accessibility. I understand all remaining Government Departments will have moved to gov.ie...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The challenges in recruiting and retaining certain specialists in the Air Corps and the wider Defence Forces have been acknowledged. This has been particularly the case in the buoyant economy that the country experienced, which resulted in strong demand for the skills that Defence Forces personnel acquire during their careers. A number of ‘pinch points’ exist in particular areas...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: There are currently no civil servants in my Department in receipt of an acting up allowance for over two years. The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board and its only staff post is the secretary to the Board, which is provided from the staff of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The current requirement to quarantine for 14 days in a designated facility is designed to ensure that further new Variants Of Concern are not imported to Ireland. The aim of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine is to protect the progress which has been made in Ireland in suppressing Covid-19, and the achievements of the vaccination programme which is currently being rolled out. Guidance on all the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I note with concern reports regarding an outbreak of Covid-19 in Jau prison in Bahrain and reports of the death of Mr Husain Barakat. Ireland urges all States to safeguard the human rights of prisoners and detainees, including provision of healthcare services, as set out in the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Mandela Rules. Respect for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs purchases motor vehicles to facilitate the functioning and operations of Headquarters and its Missions abroad. The Department is committed to procuring vehicles with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life-cycle. Under the Department’s official vehicle management policy, and in line with our Green Foreign Ministry policy, new and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities advise that, as of 30th April 2021, the latest date for which such data is available, the strength (whole time equivalent) of the Naval Service was 895 personnel. This is comprised of 162 Officers and 733 enlisted personnel.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The acquisition of new equipment and the upgrading of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for the Defence Organisation. Future equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of the White Paper on Defence as part of the capability development and equipment priorities planning process. In this context the principal aim over the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Passport service has been in direct contact with the applicant referred to in the Deputy's question. The Passport Service commenced the scaling up of operations on 4 May 2021 in line with the phased easing of restrictions set out in “COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 – The Plan Ahead”. The Service has been focused since then on four priority areas. - Clearing the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department engages in public awareness advertising where there is important information that needs to be brought to the attention of citizens. With the UK’s departure from the EU at the beginning of 2020 it was important to highlight the substantial and lasting changes for businesses that were to come into effect at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 and into...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department produces content for social media as part of information campaigns at home and overseas that promote Ireland’s economic, political and cultural interests and to engage with the Global Irish community. In 2021, expenditure on content production for initiatives included marking Ireland’s membership of the UN Security Council, St. Brigid’s Day, St....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not employ persons or firms to deal with public relations and has not incurred expenditure in this area.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: Since the publication of the Programme for Government my Department has delivered against a number of the priorities and policy commitments contained therein. Earlier this year my Department published its new Statement of Strategy for the 2021-2023 period which outlines in more detail the key priorities for the next three years and how we will deliver meaningful outcomes for Irish citizens,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Equality Issues (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department is fully committed to progressing the values of diversity and inclusion, promoting a fair and equal workplace for our people and ensuring that our staff and workplace are representative and reflective of the people and society we serve. Within my Department, a Sub-Committee of the Management Board on Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion has been in place since 2012,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306, 307 and 309 together. All members of the Defence Forces, Permanent and Reserve, have a right to be treated with respect, equality and dignity and to carry out their duties free from any form of sexual harassment, harassment or bullying. These unacceptable forms of behaviour are not tolerated in the Defence Forces. The Military Authorities have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: A serving member of the Defence Forces may avail of a number of processes to pursue any complaint or allegation in relation to their treatment or experiences within the Defence Forces. Where the alleged victim and the alleged suspect are both serving members, a complaint may be made to the Military Police. Depending on the nature of the case, such complaints may be referred to an Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has spent the following on social media advertising since the beginning of January 2021 until 12 June 2021: Promoted tweets for Be Winter Ready Campaign: €2,760.78 Promoted tweets for Be Summer Ready Campaign: €598.54 Total spend: €3,359.32