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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the application has been approved and a passport is being issued by the Passport Service.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: It has been the consistent position of the Government that the Stormont House Agreement provides a balanced and comprehensive framework to address the legacy of the Troubles. We remain ready to engage with concerns or issues to do with the implementation of the Stormont House Agreement but any such changes must be discussed and agreed by the parties and both Governments. It is vital that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The table below sets out the amounts spent by the Department of Defence over the past five years on electricity costs in relation to its buildings at Newbridge, Roscrea, Renmore and Dublin. The figures provided reflect the apportionment of costs arising from shared usage of buildings in Renmore and Dublin with other Departments. Year Electricity 2017 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. I am satisfied that there is ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available within the time frame sought. My Department has requested a report from the military authorities on the matter. I will arrange to have the requested information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. The table below provides a breakdown, by Branch, of the whole time equivalent strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at 31st October 2021 which is the latest date for which such data is available, along with those of the agreed establishment. Branch Establishment Strength Army 7,520...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities have advised that, as at 8th December 2021, the current strength of the Air Corps stood at 769 wholetime equivalent personnel. The breakdowns requested are currently being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available. My focus remains on retaining/restoring all branches of the Defence Forces at their full capacity.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency and is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State's obligations as a member of the European Union. In terms of fishery protection the Naval Service is tasked with patrolling all Irish waters from the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 to 239, inclusive, together. As at 31st October 2021, the latest date for which such data is available, there were 561 Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel serving overseas, of which 20 were female. On the same date, there were 8,572 wholetime equivalent personnel in the PDF of which 601 were female. The requested breakdown of this strength, by rank,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339, 340 and 360 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update on the status of the passport application to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Bodies (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Government’s strategy to increase Irish representation in European Union Institutions and Agencies, A Career for EU, was launched in May of this year. This strategy contains a number of measures to ensure that more Irish people secure roles in the EU’s Institutions over the coming years. Many Irish officials have shaped policies and decisions that have had a positive impact...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment of additional resources. Due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration process and the pause in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: Ireland has a strong and flourishing bilateral relationship with Canada. Our two nations share deep historic ties and enjoy strong trading relations. Over the centuries, Canada has been an important destination for Irish immigrants. Today, over 4.5 million Canadians - more than 14% of the country's population – claim direct Irish ancestry. The Government continues to commit...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Stormont House Agreement was reached in 2014 after a period of intense negotiation by the Irish and British Governments and the political parties in Northern Ireland. It has been the consistent position of the Government that the Stormont House Agreement provides a balanced and comprehensive framework to address the legacy of the Troubles and it should be implemented for the benefit of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346 to 354, inclusive, together. My Department is aware of the issues raised by the individual concerned. The former Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva met with the individual concerned on 2nd March 2016. The current Ambassador met with the individual concerned on 29 July 2019 and again on 16 September 2021. In the intervening periods the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides consular assistance to all Irish citizens in distress overseas where requested. This includes confidential advice and support in relation to illness or any emergency situation, in line with the principles of our Consular Assistance Charter. Irish citizens who test positive for Covid-19 while travelling abroad are advised to follow the local public health guidance in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: Passport Service operations have been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as were many Government services. The Passport Service maintained operations throughout the pandemic, notwithstanding the fact that the processing of passports requires physical attendance on site to deliver this service. Passport Service staff assisted citizens who required passports for a range of emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: President Win Myint, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Mayor Myo Aung received sentences in a military court in Myanmar on 6 December. Ireland condemns the politically motivated verdicts and believe they represent another step towards the dismantling of the rule of law and a further violation of human rights in Myanmar. The proceedings appear to be an attempt to exclude...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, the Australian authorities have taken exceptional measures to restrict international travel in response to the pandemic. Entry into Australia and the issue of visas are matters solely for the Australian authorities. However, I am very conscious of the impact which these travel restrictions are having on many Irish people both here and in Australia, especially...

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