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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54, 56, 58, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81, 84, 86 and 87 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 or their guardian. 

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I remain concerned by demolitions and evictions in East Jerusalem, including in Sheikh Jarrah, where tensions remain high. I am deeply troubled by the evictions and demolitions that took place in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood on 17-18 January of this year. Ireland’s Representative was present at the scene in Sheikh Jarrah on 17 January and the Ambassador in Tel Aviv communicated...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service has recently reduced the turnaround time for first time applications from 40 working days to 30 working days. This 25% reduction in processing times for first time applications is a direct result of the staffing and resources the Department has invested in the Passport Service. The Passport Service is focused on reducing this processing time further in the coming months....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service provided an update to the applicant's parent as to the status of the passport application on 16 May 2022. The Passport Service is within the standard turnaround time for this application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific passport application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service regrets the error with this application. The Passport Service is in contact with the applicant and is working to resolve the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific passport application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service is investigating the case and is in direct contact with the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 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's guardian as to the steps they must take to progress the passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service Reform Programme was established in 2016 with the objective of delivering a citizen focused, efficient, consistent service while maintaining the integrity of the Irish passport. This process has delivered major upgrades to the Passport Service technology platforms and business processes as well as making significant customer service improvements to the Passport Service....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the application and provided a status update to the applicant as appropriate.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: We are trying to change it.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: But we do it by building collective engagement internationally and not isolating ourselves.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Those were very different days in terms of numbers. We are currently delivering 5,000 passports a day to people in Ireland. Last month, 170,000 passports went out successfully. This year, we will do about 1.4 million passports. The highest figure in any other year was about 900,000. We are talking about passport demand increasing by approximately 50% in a year. This summer, we will have...

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: First Stage (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: No.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: At the outset, I thank Deputies for this important and timely debate. While the television cameras and eyes of the world most recently focused on the killings of journalists in Ukraine and the occupied Palestinian territory, we cannot afford to overlook attacks on journalists anywhere. Across the world, attacks against journalists occur against the background of growing authoritarianism,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: We are doing a lot. We are doing a lot on every platform on which we have a voice, including the UN Security Council. Today we are hosting in New York a meeting of other UN Security Council members on the protection of journalists. As the Deputy knows, this has been triggered by the killing of a journalist in the West Bank. We will continue to use our voice in the EU and at the UN...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Last Tuesday marked the 48th anniversary of the appalling attacks of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in which 33 people were murdered,  the largest loss of life on a single day in the Troubles. Together with the families of those killed and injured, the Taoiseach attended a ceremony in Talbot St to remember those that lost their lives that day. The Taoiseach assured those families...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs may issue a civil letter of freedom (Certificat de Coutume) to Irish citizens getting married abroad. We recommend that applications are submitted no later than four months, and no earlier than six months, before the intended date of marriage. Our aim is to issue the Certificat de Coutume two months before the date of marriage where the application...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244, 248, 252 to 257, inclusive, 262, 265 to 270, inclusive, 272, 274, 279 to 282, inclusive, 287 and 288 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: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245, 249, 251, 258 to 260, inclusive, 264, 273, 286, 295, 298 to 300, inclusive, 302 to 304, inclusive, 306, 318, 325, 326, 333, 334, 337, 338, 340 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 or the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (24 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I strongly condemn the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh on 11 May as she carried out her vital work as a journalist. Media freedom and the safety of journalists must be protected, including in situations of conflict, and I call for an immediate impartial, independent and effective investigation into Ms Abu Akleh's killing. Accountability must be ensured and those responsible brought to...