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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 364 and 365 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs examines all formal complaints made to its HR Unit notwithstanding the category they fall under. Complaints in relation sexual harassment and assault are addressed under the Dignity at Work: An Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy for the Irish Civil Servicepolicy, which is available on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: No car or driver expenses were claimed by/paid to me in my capacity as Minister for Defence in 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is currently participating in one PESCO project, the Greek led Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance. The main objective of this project is to enhance the Maritime Surveillance, Situational Awareness and potential Response Effectiveness of the EU, by using the existing infrastructure and developing related capabilities in the future. The covered area of the project consists of all...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is currently observing on nine PESCO projects: (1) Deployable Military Disaster Relief Capability Package; (2) Maritime (semi) Autonomous Systems for Mine Countermeasures; (3)Cyber Threats and Incident Response Information Sharing Platform; (4) European Secure Software Defined Radio; (5) Military Mobility; (6) Energy Operational Function; (7) EU Radio Navigation Solution; (8) Counter...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Commission on the Defence Forces was established on foot of a commitment in the Programme for Government and the Government decision in December 2020 which also agreed its terms of reference and membership. The report was published on the 9th February 2022. The Commission undertook a significant body of work encompassing their wide-ranging terms of reference. The report contains...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not have public offices involving regular interface with members of the public. However, at all times my Department employees must operate within the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour which sets out the standards required of civil servants in the discharge of their duties. In the performance of their duties, civil servants must maintain high standards in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department employees are supported in working in a safe, inclusive environment through a Dignity at Work policy. The Policy is provided to all new staff joining my Department and is posted on the Department's Intranet as well as being communicated directly to all staff on an annual basis. This policy applies equally to the civil servants and the civilian employees of my Department. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45, 73, 75, 94, 96, 98, 101, 104 and 118 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update to the applicants as to the steps they must take to progress their passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84, 86, 89, 91, 92, 93, 95, 99, 100, 103, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119 and 120 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 (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 123 together. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment of additional resources. Due to the impact of Covid-19, Foreign Birth Registration Service was paused for nearly 15 months across the 2020-2021 period. Due to the complex nature of the FBR process, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65, 67, 70, 81, 82, 83, 85, 87, 88, 97, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113, 125 and 126 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the turnaround times and have not reached their issue-by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update on the status of the passport application to the applicant's guardian.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 128 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 124 together. The Passport Service continues to see a steady, but increasing demand for passports from citizens in Northern Ireland. Out of the total number of passport applications received from January to May of this year (695,000), approximately 10% (69,000) originated in Northern Ireland. The Passport Service is a...

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

Simon Coveney: The processing of Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment of additional resources. 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 over 2 years from the receipt of...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 130, 131, 132 and 133 together. I propose to group questions 31347/22, 31348/22, 31349/22, 31350/22 and 31351/22 together for response. The Government nominates officers for Ambassadorial posts on foot of proposals made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.  The nominated Ambassadors are subsequently appointed by the President and take up duty...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542, 552, 555, 559, 561, 570, 573, 574, 575, 580, 592, 593, 594, 597, 598, 601, 603, 606, 608, 634, 635, 639, 640, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 652, 653, 654, 658, 660, 663, 664, 666, 670, 673, 675, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 696, 697, 702, 703, 722, 724, 727, 729, 736, 737, 743, 747, 752, 753, 759, 766, 772, 773, 774, 778, 780, 781, 787, 797, 805, 806, 807,...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543, 544, 545, 548, 549, 550, 551, 556, 558, 563, 564, 567, 568, 571, 572, 586, 587, 588, 589, 591, 596, 602, 605, 607, 609, 610, 612, 613, 614, 615, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 625, 626, 627, 629, 630, 631, 633, 636, 637, 638, 641, 650, 655, 656, 657, 659, 661, 665, 669, 671, 674, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 699, 700, 704, 705,...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546, 547, 553, 554, 557, 560, 562, 565, 569, 576, 577, 578, 611, 616, 622, 623, 624, 642, 643, 667, 668, 672, 694, 695, 698, 701, 706, 709, 710, 720, 721, 735, 738, 740, 741, 746, 751, 758, 762, 764, 779, 789, 792, 793, 794, 795, 799, 800, 814, 857, 859, 874, 878, 885 and 896 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566, 632, 651, 708 and 828 together. The current processing times for passports are outlined below: - 10 working days for Simple Adult online renewals - 15 working days for Complex or child online renewals - 25 working days for First Time Applications on Passport Online (for applications received from 6 June) - 8 weeks for An Post’s mail-in “Post...