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

Simon Coveney: There has been extensive engagement on the referenced case at the most senior political and diplomatic levels.  I can assure the Deputy that these efforts continue to be made through multiple channels – by myself as Minister and at senior political levels here in Dublin; as well as by our diplomats in Beijing, Shanghai and elsewhere throughout our diplomatic network.  In all...

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

Simon Coveney: Following her appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in September 2021, I had a video call with Liz Truss on 13 October on a range of issues including Brexit and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. Since the Foreign Secretary was subsequently assigned responsibility for Brexit in December 2021, we spoke by phone on 21 December, and met in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 675, 676 and 678 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs has no offices and therefore no employees based in County Clare.

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 Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the military authorities that there are 18 vacancies, out of an establishment of 123, in the Defence Forces School of Music. The breakdown of the vacancies by rank is below. Rank Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Captain Lieutenant - Vacancies 0 0 1 0 - Rank ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am committed to establishing an Independent Review to examine the effectiveness of systems, policies and procedures dealing with workplace issues relating to bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the Defence Forces   Extensive consultations on the development of Terms of Reference for the Review have taken place with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am committed to establishing an Independent Review to examine the effectiveness of systems, policies and procedures dealing with workplace issues relating to bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the Defence Forces.   Extensive consultations on the development of Terms of Reference for the Review have taken place with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the military authorities that the Defence Forces have no record of participation by Defence Forces personnel in any events held by this organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 684 and 685 together. As the Deputy will be aware, cyber attacks pose a major challenge to the security of the State, to our society, to our national socio-economic wellbeing and to the security of our citizens.  We only need to look at the recent attack on the HSE to understand the impact cyber attacks can have on the health and wellbeing of our...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The table below provides details of live studies, reviews and research being undertaken by my Department, or commissioned by me as Minister for Defence.  It also includes the scheduled completion dates.   Activity Details Scheduled date of completion Live Study Project 88 under the White Paper is a Defence funding study...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government committed to an independent commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the Defence Forces.  The independent Commission on the Defence Forces was established by Government in December 2020.  The Commission’s overall approach is guided and informed by both the White Paper on Defence 2015 and the White Paper Update...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Social Media (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I wish to advise the Deputy the spend on Social Media in 2021 by my Department was as follows. Item Cost Promoted tweets for Be Winter Ready (Twitter) €5,220.02. Promoted tweets for Be Summer Ready (Twitter) €4,596.54. Moderation and input into OEP social media crisis communications ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The table below provides details of consultancy services engaged by my Department in 2021; the reason for each consultancy, the name of the provider of the consultancy service and the cost incurred. Provider of Consultancy Service Purpose of Consultancy Amount Marman & Associates Ltd Watercraft Safety Consultancy in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department is not responsible for the provision of any public services which have been outsourced. The Military Authorities have advised me that none of the roles outlined in the White Paper on Defence 2015, Chapter 5 – Roles of the Defence Forces, are contracted to a service provider.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the military authorities that it is intended to launch cadetship competitions, supported by a specific media campaign, for all three services of the Defence Forces in the first quarter of 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Correspondence (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I have not had an engagement with the United States Secretary of Defence, Mr. Lloyd James Austin III, during 2021 as the opportunity did not arise.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am informed by the military that the current number of vacancies for each of the requested positions are as follows: Position Vacancies Timeline for Completion/ Remarks Dentists Four The Terms and Conditions for a competition for the recruitment of Dental Officers are being finalised. It is anticipated that a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the MV Alta which washed onto rocks close to Ballycotton, County Cork in February 2020. Under the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act, 1993, it is the Minister for Transport who has particular resposibilities relating to wrecked or stranded vessels. The Act also sets out the responsibilities for the owner, the harbour authority, a local authority or the Commissioners...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Military Authorities have advised on the number of Defence Forces personnel in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare as follows: 2020 2021* Clare: Ennis 0 0 Clare: Ennistymon 0 0 Clare: Kilrush 33 0 Clare: Killaloe 23 0 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Military Authorities have advised on the number of Defence Forces personnel in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare in each of the years 2016 to 2021 as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021** Clare: Ennis 45 46 47 47 0 0 Clare: Ennistymon*...