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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Since the beginning of the war of aggression in Ukraine, Ireland has been to the forefront of international efforts to confront and isolate Russia, to assist the Ukrainian people and to bring an end to the conflict. As a member of the UN Security Council, we have joined with likeminded countries to call for urgent meetings of the Council to address the crisis, and we have been consistent and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 713, 714, 715 and 718 together. Since 24 February, Ireland has worked across all international fora to provide the greatest possible support to Ukraine and to ensure Russian authorities are held to account for their actions. In March, I supported the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, of which I am now chair, in voting to expel the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 716, 717 and 719 together. Ireland implements UN sanctions, as adopted by the UN Security Council, and EU sanctions, adopted as part of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. Ireland does not have any unilateral sanctions regimes, and the Government has no plans in this regard. In common with all EU Member States, we play an active role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, while the witness may be a Commissioner for Oaths, this was not the profession they recorded when completing the Child Identity and Witness form. The form was rejected as the profession that was recorded was not on the approved list of professions for witnesses. The Passport Service has provided an update to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First time child online applications - Child Passport Identity and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Policy and procedures related to the provision of visa services are a matter for the Department of Justice. Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of study visas are made in seven regional Visa Offices overseas, at Embassies that process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from the Department of Justice, and in the Immigration Service Visa Office in Dublin. Since January...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service received only one passport photo for this application before this PQ was submitted. The Passport Service has communicated with the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that my Department is aware of and has engaged on this case, which was also raised by the Deputy in January of this year. The Embassy of Ireland in Berne, Switzerland, which is also accredited to Algeria, has engaged with the named person in relation to obtaining a passport. In addition, my Department's Consular Assistance Unit has been in direct contact with the named person's...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Legal Cases (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the case referred to by Deputy Costello. Leave to appeal against the judgment of the High Court directly to the Supreme Court was granted on 4 April 2022. As this matter is currently before the Supreme Court I am not in a position to make any further comment in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: On 7 June 2022 I visited Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. While there I met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Mr Pekka Haavisto. During our meeting, I discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the security situation in Europe, Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council and the Northern Ireland Protocol. Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: On 7 June 2022 I visited Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. While in Stockholm, I met with Ms Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs. During our meeting we discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the security situation in Europe, Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council, the Northern Ireland Protocol and Sweden’s upcoming Presidency of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: It was a pleasure to welcome Congressman Neal, a longstanding friend of Ireland, and a senior delegation from the US congress including several members of the House Ways and Means Committee to Dublin during their visit to Ireland last month. The Congressional Delegation met with President Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, myself and other political representatives for discussions on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Communicating Europe Initiative provides funding tovoluntary organisations, educational bodies and civil society groups and bodies for projects intended to deepen public awareness of the role that the European Union plays in our daily lives, and improve the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues, at local, regional or national level. Projects should...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The most recent meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council took place in Brussels on 16 May. Our discussions were once again focused on the collective EU response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Foreign Affairs Council has convened six times since the beginning of Russia’s current military offensive and our most recent discussion assessed the effectiveness of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has been in contact with the applicant and advised them as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs' Reconciliation Fund was established in 1982 to support civil society organisations in creating a better understanding between people and traditions on the island of Ireland, as well as between Ireland and Britain. The Fund has supported over 3,000 projects with more than €60 million in grant funding since its establishment. In spring 2021, Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Maritime Jurisdiction (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I continue to work closely with my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to address the issues related to Rockall, reflecting the longstanding fisheries tradition in the area. I have outlined Ireland’s position on Rockall and considered possible ways forward in contacts with the UK and Scottish Governments over the course of the past year. I last met with my...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the information requested by the Deputy, the Passport Service has not be able to provide the information requested in the time allowed. These figures are currently being compiled and will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has been in contact with the applicant to advise them of what is required to progress the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the cases to which the Deputy refers. Irish officials are closely monitoring this matter, in cooperation with our civil society partners on the ground. Both Ireland and the EU provide financial support to Israeli and Palestinian NGOs who are active in bringing issues regarding the treatment of detainees to light. I have called on the Israeli authorities to end the practice...