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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (27 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The current number of live studies is 3. In addition there are 3 live reviews and 2 live research projects as commissioned by my Department. The details are set out in the table below. Activity Details Details of the person or body that is conducting activity. Cost Study Project 88 under the White Paper is a Defence funding study to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Civilian Employees are employed by my Department to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces. The recruitment of Civilian Employees for military installations is an ongoing process, informed by prioritisation of posts by military management. My Department is currently running competitions to fill the following vacancies in the Defence Forces Training Centre. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (27 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: There is a specific process in place concerning the award of medals to members of the Defence Forces, as set out in Defence Force Regulation (DFR) A9 and the associated Administration Instructions, wherein the qualifying criteria and procedures required for the awarding of Defence Forces Medals, in addition to the various types of medal awards, are delineated. Such awards are made on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities have advised that there is one qualified female pilot within the Air Corps and one female currently in training to become a qualified military pilot. In line with current policies and commitments a number of initiatives have been implemented to increase the level of female participation in the Permanent Defence Force. These include: - Special consideration is paid...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (22 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Republic of Armenia were established in 1996. The Irish Ambassador to Bulgaria, Martina Feeney, is accredited to Armenia on a non-resident basis and presented her credentials in October 2021. Varuzhan Nersesyan was appointed as Ambassador to Ireland, also on a non-resident basis, in July 2021. Ireland’s Honorary Consul in Armenia since 2010...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (22 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: In line with the United Nations’ designation, Ireland recognises Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory, which is defined under Chapter XI of the United Nations charter as a territory “whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government”. Western Sahara has been on the United Nations list of non-self-governing territories since 1963. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (22 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department has been in ongoing contact with the citizens concerned since 8 September. Guidance is being provided with regards to documentary requirements, and all possible consular assistance and support is being provided by the relevant Embassy, in line with the Consular Charter (available at www.dfa.ie.)

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Bodies (21 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: At the Foreign Affairs Council in July, EU Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the resumption of Association Council meetings with Israel, which have not taken place since 2012. It was agreed that we should start work to determine the EU position for an Association Council meeting with Israel and that a meeting would only go ahead once an EU position was finalised. Association Councils...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish Citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the application and progressed as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (21 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides consular assistance to citizens across the world, in a wide variety of complex situations. In 2021, the Department managed over 1,200 new cases including instances of death, imprisonment, mental health and indeed car accidents. Consular assistance is provided in line with the Department’s Consular Assistance Charter, available at www.dfa.ie. In instances of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is deeply concerned by Nicaragua's continued campaign of repression against all dissenting voices, which includes religious leaders, NGOs, human rights defenders, political opposition and independent media. I wish to assure the Deputy that we are closely monitoring reports of the recently intensified crackdown on religious leaders, including those of the Catholic Church, which are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department raised the issue with Lebanese officials shortly after Archbishop El Hage was detained and has continued to monitor developments. Religious leaders can play an important role in promoting tolerance, inclusivity and religious freedom, including in Lebanon. The general situation in Lebanon is of great concern. The devastating explosions in Beirut on 4 August 2020, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs purchases motor vehicles to facilitate the functioning and operations of Headquarters and its Missions abroad. The Department is committed to procuring vehicles with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life-cycle. Under the Department’s official vehicle management policy and in line with our Green Foreign Ministry policy new and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the situation of the persons identified in Pakistan. I can reassure the Deputy that the Embassy of Ireland in Turkey, which is accredited to Pakistan, and the Honorary Consul of Ireland in Pakistan, are actively engaging at present on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: I have not spoken formally with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Ireland to date in 2022. Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs are in regular contact with representatives at the UAE Embassy in Dublin. In June 2021 I met with Foreign Minister Sheik Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the United Arab Emirates and we discussed a number of key issues ahead of the UAE joining the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on individual cases that are the subject of a State court ruling under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The relevant Embassies have provided advice to the citizen, and are available for ongoing consular assistance and support, where appropriate. However my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The following table sets out eighteen live studies, reviews and research that are currently being undertaken or commissioned by my Department. Name of Report, Study, Review Expected date of completion WPS and Political Transitions in West Africa June 2023 Evaluation of the DICE project and Irish Aid's support to the Initial Teacher...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can advise the Deputy that my Department are not in the process of selling or transferring lands from Edward street Barracks to An Mhodh Scoil in Limerick City. My Department’s records indicate that the land in question is in the ownership of Limerick County Council and in that respect, my Department cannot comment on this matter. I further understand that any involvement my...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available within the time frame sought. At the request of my Department the military authorities are conducting the search, retrieval and collation of same. I will arrange to have this information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.