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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641, 650 and 677 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants. 

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can reassure the Deputy that my Department is aware of this case and is continuing to provide consular assistance to the citizen through our Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin, the Embassy of Ireland in Abuja, and with assistance from the Embassy of France in Togo - as Ireland does not have diplomatic representation in the country. My Department is also liaising with the Irish Council...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 653 together. My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (“the 1956 Act”), as amended. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

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. Despite the disruptions related to the pandemic throughout last...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 665 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: Foreign Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is accredited to Bangladesh and has followed developments in this case, in consultation with the EU Delegation in Dhaka. According to latest information, Mrs. Zia, who has legal representation, had been released from prison for home detention and is currently receiving medical attention in a hospital in Dhaka.  We will continue to follow developments...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The following table sets out nine live studies, reviews and research which are currently being undertaken or commissioned by my Department. Name of Report, Study, Review Expected date of completion Design study on a new approach to reaching the Furthest Behind First in Central Vietnam 31 January 2022 Review/Evaluation of the Saolta...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Social Media (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department engages in public awareness campaigns where there is important information that needs to be brought to the attention of citizens. Some examples of these campaigns have included the “Getting Ireland Brexit Ready” campaign, public information on travel restrictions due to COVID-19, and supporting Government initiatives including St Patrick’s Day, Africa Day...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department commissions external contractors, consultancy services and outsourcing services where highly specialised skills are not available internally and in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is necessary. External expertise has informed, and continues to inform, my Department's strategies and policies and the effective delivery of our services to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the applicant's parent and has provided an update on the status of the passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am deeply concerned by recent developments in Kazakhstan. 164 people were reported to have been killed in violent clashes, and over 12,000 people arrested. It appears that initially peaceful protests at the beginning of the year rapidly escalated into violent clashes between apparently well-organised groups and the authorities. I welcome that calm has now been largely restored. However, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The following table sets out details of all client and/or customer facing and/or orientated services that were provided by my Department via a contracted service in each of the years 2017 to date in 2022.   Year Name Costs 2017 SUAS Educational Development contract for the provision of Public Awareness Workshops for Irish Aid ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland and Thailand enjoy strong bilateral relations. While the COVID19 pandemic has seen a decrease in travel, Thailand remains a popular destination for Irish citizens. Ireland opened an Embassy in Thailand in 2014. The Embassy, located in Bangkok, is responsible for all consular issues affecting the Irish community likely to arise in Thailand. There are no plans to open a Consulate...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Working Holiday Authorisation (WHA) programme has played an important role in building Ireland’s bilateral relations with Australia and other countries with which we have reciprocal programmes. Each year, many thousands of young Irish people visited Australia under this programme which allowed them to work there in order to finance their holiday.  Similarly, we actively...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Communications (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can reassure the Deputy that the Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of this case and is in direct contact with the family of the citizen concerned, through our Consular Directorate in Dublin. Our Consulate General in Hong Kong stands ready to provide advice and assistance to the citizen if requested. My Department’s Travel Advice for Hong Kong is kept under regular review. On...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Belarusian regime’s persecution of political activists and peaceful protestors is an affront to democracy and to the rule of law. I am aware of the specific case the Deputy is referring to. Ireland has repeated called on the Belarusian regime to release all political prisoners and engage in dialogue with the opposition. Ireland has taken a number of actions at EU level and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

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. Despite the disruptions related to the pandemic throughout last...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant and the documents requested have been returned. 

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service regrets that the applicant’s application was returned to him in error. The Passport Service has attempted to contact the applicant by telephone and has written to the applicant to apologise for this error and to make arrangements for his application to be processed without delay.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (19 Jan 2022)

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...