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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to one of the applicants. The Passport Service regrets the delay in processing the other application and will prioritise the application once additional documentation is received.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update to the applicant as to the steps they must take to progress their passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Bodies (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together. I am proud of the solidarity and support Ireland has provided to Ukraine, as well as our continued commitment to the Middle East Peace Process, which remains a key priority for the Government. Ireland strongly supports a two-State Solution based on international law, relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and in line...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update to the applicant as to the steps they must take to progress their passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The witnessing of identity and consent forms for children is a vital element of the verification process for the Passport Service, as it provides initial assurance that the child in the photograph is the same child submitted on the passport application form and that the child's guardians have consented to the issuance of the passport. In order to protect the integrity of the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 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.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a consent form resubmission link to the parent and contacted the parent directly to ensure the link was received.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I remain in regular contact with the parties in Northern Ireland and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following the Assembly elections. I have met with, and spoken by phone, to the leaders, on 9 and 11 May, and in the days immediately after the election. I will continue to be in contact as appropriate during the period ahead. This election has undoubtedly brought with it...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department has a policy of utilising its computer hardware until it is end of life. Where a situation arises that useful equipment is no longer required by my Department, consideration is given to transferring the equipment to other public bodies to maximise the economic value extracted from it. Computer hardware that has reached the end of its useful life is recycled. Data storage...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Military medals are awarded to members of the Defence Forces in line with Defence Force Regulation (DFR) A9, which sets out the qualifying criteria, delineates the procedures required for the awarding of Defence Forces Medals and sets out the various types of medal awards. Óglaigh na hÉireann hold that its origins lie in the Irish Volunteers founded in November 1913, running...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Equal Opportunities Employment (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Employment Equality Acts oblige employers to make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. My Department is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to addressing the needs of all employees, including employees with disabilities. To assist in fulfilling its obligations under the Act, the Department has assigned a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO). The DLO...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Arising from the recommendations in the report of Public Service Pay Commission on recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force, a joint civil/military review of barriers to extended participation in the Permanent Defence Force was conducted. The review considered a number of matters including mandatory retirement ages and contracts of service. The recommendations arising...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and Training (FORST) Section continues to be responsible for the co-ordination of the fleet's needs whilst maintaining international best practice in the delivery of Maritime Defence & Security Operations. These high standards are expected of Ireland's primary sea-going agency. This is achieved by providing guidance, training and conducting...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Archives (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection (MSPC) project is a joint Department of Defence and Defence Forces contribution to the Decade of Centenaries. The MSPC owes its origins to the decision of the Oireachtas of Saorstát Éireann in June 1923 to recognise and compensate wounded members, and the widows, children and dependents of deceased members of Óglaigh na...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy may be aware, medals were awarded to members of the Permanent Defence Force, members of the Army Nursing Service, members of the Chaplaincy Service and members of the Reserve Defence Force who were in service at any time during the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 inclusive. The eligibility for this medal is outlined in the DFR “An Bonn Comórta Céad...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Student Visas (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The J1 visa programme is a valuable part of facilitating mutually beneficial and enriching exchange between the US and Ireland, and we are keen to see participation in this programme return to pre-pandemic levels. Through the J1, thousands of young people are afforded the chance to work and travel in the US every year, forging connections and establishing valuable links between the two...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86, 88, 92, 93, 94, 96, 99, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 111 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: Travel Documents (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The individual concerned was in contact with the Department of Foreign Affairs Authentications Section on 12 May. The documents were processed on 13 May and returned via registered post. Information relating to the issuing of Authentications and Apostilles, including a contact form, can be found at www.dfa.ie/travel/our-services/authenticating-documents/.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service is currently receiving an average of 3,000 pieces of post per day. Due to the volume of post received and the personal data that may be enclosed, the Passport Service employs a tracking system to ensure that each piece of post is accounted for once it is received. For applicants who apply through An Post's mail-in Passport Express channel and whose applications are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91, 95, 98, 101, 103, 108 and 110 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.