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

Simon Coveney: The Government currently has no plans to open a Consulate General in the Algarve area of Portugal.  The Embassy team in Lisbon manages Ireland’s relations with Portugal and provides consular assistance to Irish citizens in Portugal as necessary. The Global Ireland programme aims to double Ireland's international impact and influence in the period 2018 to 2025, including through an...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396, 425, 436, 437, 439, 450, 451, 455, 470 and 489 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue-by date.

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 438, 440, 442, 444, 453, 471, 472, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 483, 484, 486, 487, 488 and 501 together. With regard to the specific applications about which Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the applications and progressed as appropriate.

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

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific case about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the person directly to advise as to what is required for their children's passport applications. 

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (21 Jun 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: Departmental Correspondence (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy's correspondence has been received and will be responded to shortly. I will also outline here the current situation regarding the application in question. The Department of Foreign Affairs issues a Letter of Freedom to Marry or, ‘Certificat de Coutume’, to facilitate Irish citizens who intend to get married abroad. This is not an Irish requirement but may be a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware my Department and the Defence Forces worked closely with O.N.E to bring to fruition the completion of the veterans drop in centre in Wexford Barracks. The Defence Forces wish to facilitate access requests from O.N.E to ensure their inclusion in the Defence Forces community. Arrangements regarding access are a matter for the local military management to determine...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Civilian staff are employed at various military installations to support the work of the Defence Forces. The grades employed are spread across a wide spectrum of roles and include craft workers, services, administrative, healthcare professionals and other specialist grades. My Department did not employ any qualified civilian fitness instructors during the period 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Equipment (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The mission of the Army Equitation School is to promote the Irish Horse through participation in international competition at the highest level. The Army Equitation School has discharged this task with considerable distinction down through the years and, through its participation and numerous successes in equitation events at home and abroad, it has successfully promoted the qualities of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248, 252, 254, 259, 260, 283, 288, 289, 290, 293, 294, 297, 304, 305, 317, 335, 340, 352, 356, 360, 362 and 363 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Due to the complex nature of the 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 approximately 2 years from the receipt of supporting documentation for processing of FBR applications at this time. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, and the subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 270, 272, 273, 274, 275, 278, 281, 282, 286, 291, 292, 295, 296, 298, 299, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 333, 334, 336, 337, 338, 339, 341, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 353 and 361 together. With...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266, 276, 284, 285, 287, 306, 318 and 319 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update as to the steps they must take to progress their passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: US immigration regulation and visa operations are a matter solely for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service, or of private service providers processing J1 applications. However, officials from my Department have contacted the named company to better understand the present situation. I understand that the company has...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268, 271 and 342 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: Foreign Conflicts (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland’s longstanding position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the UN-led process and the Secretary General’s efforts to bring about a definitive and mutually acceptable political settlement on this issue. The UN path is, in our view, the only path forward. During the United Nations Security...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277, 279, 280, 300, 310, 332, 354 and 355 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the applications and progressed as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 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: Northern Ireland (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I met with the Leader of the Official Opposition in the UK, Keir Starmer MP, and the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Kyle MP, on 9 June 2022. At the meeting we discussed a broad range of issues including the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the legacy of the Troubles, and the impact of recent British Government decisions on Northern Ireland. I underlined the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I spoke by phone to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Monday, 13 June. During the call, I made it clear to Secretary Truss that publishing legislation would breach the UK’s commitments under international law, the Withdrawal Agreement and Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, would be deeply damaging to relationships on these islands and between the UK and EU. Minister of State Byrne...