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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (20 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 Scheduled date of completion Study Project 88 under the White Paper is a Defence funding study to capture in a new way the expected...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (15 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 217 and 218 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (15 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: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Within my Department 643 officers have received special leave with pay for Covid-19 up to 1 July 2022. 4 officers have availed of this payment for an extended period of 12 weeks or more. 106 officers have availed of the special leave with pay for COVID-19 since 1 July 2022 and 61 officers have been in receipt of this payment in excess of 14 days.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (15 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: I accepted the recommendation of the Working Group on Decommissioning, dated December 2021 that the decommissioning and disposal of namely LÉ Eithne P31, LÉ Orla P41, and LÉ Ciara P42, should be progressed as soon as is practicable, taking into account resourcing and the current impact of maintaining the ships. Officials in my Department are examining options on how to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Special leave with pay is currently used in lieu of sick leave for Covid-19 to assist in the prevention of the possible onward spread of Covid-19 in the work premises. In all cases, evidence from HSE is required in the form of a PCR test result or antigen test result registered on the HSE portal. From 1st July 2022, any periods of Covid-19 related illness which extend beyond the stated...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (14 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The overall human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains a key priority for me as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Ireland takes every opportunity to stress the need for respect for human rights and full accountability, including regarding the actions of the Israeli security forces. I draw the attention of the Deputy to the joint statement released by Ireland with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (14 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government states that the Government will “honour our commitment to recognise the State of Palestine as part of a lasting settlement of the conflict, or in advance of that, when we believe doing so will progress efforts to reach a two-State solution or protect the integrity of Palestinian territory”. Ireland plays a leadership role at both EU and UN level...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department’s formal blended working policy came into effect on 5 September 2022 and aligns with the Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service organisations. Those members of staff whose roles are deemed suitable for blended working arrangements are permitted to work up to a maximum of 50% of their regular attendance pattern remotely over a 4-week period, subject to...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 to 247, inclusive, together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service will contact the Deputy's office directly in relation to the applications.

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together. My Department is committed to helping people with disabilities to access its services, and engages with disability services to provide training and awareness courses for staff covering areas as defined under the Disability Act 2005. Passport Online has been designed to be very accessible. In developing the Passport Online service a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (14 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: I spoke to the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heatton Harris, on 7 September immediately following his appointment. We had a constructive phone call where we discussed a number of matters, including our shared priority of addressing the ongoing absence of the power-sharing Executive and Assembly in Northern Ireland. I underlined the importance of the partnership approach...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Sep 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: Citizenship Applications (14 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. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Simon Coveney: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, my Department, in line with other civil and public service organisations, has adhered to public health advice and to the Guidance for Public Service Employers published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This has meant employees working from home, but also attending the workplace to carry out essential work that cannot be...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 402, 404, 406, 408, 412 and 423 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: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: Due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) process, the large increase in applications received following the Brexit vote in the UK, and the pause in the Service due to necessary Covid-19 restrictions, applicants should allow over 2 years from the receipt of supporting documentation for processing of FBR applications at this time. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, and the...

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

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for bringing my attention to this campaign concerning the needs of those fleeing the war being waged against Ukraine by Russia. My Department is in ongoing contact with the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland and is leading on the foreign policy aspects of this crisis, including on support to the Ukrainian armed forces for the defence of Ukraine's territorial integrity and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Pension Provisions (14 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: While my Department is aware of and compliant with the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, there are currently no staff who are subject to abatement.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jul 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.