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- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (26 Apr 2022)
Simon Coveney: I can reassure the Deputy that I am aware of this case and it remains both a concern and priority. My Department is continuing to provide consular assistance to the citizen through our Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin, the Embassy of Ireland in Abuja, and with assistance from the Embassy of France in Togo - as Ireland does not have diplomatic representation in the country. My Department...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)
Simon Coveney: The Passport Service is proactively managing the current demand for passports and has put in place resources and structures to address the estimated significant increase in demand for passports in 2022 in this essential citizen service. The vast majority of online applications are processed within the turnaround times outlined below. Online application type Current...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)
Simon Coveney: There are currently 21 staff on secondment from my Department. All are expected to return to their previous roles, or equivalent roles appropriate to their grade, following the conclusion of their secondment. The Department of Foreign Affairs avails of secondments to facilitate temporary staff exchanges with strategic partners across the public and private sectors and, on occasion, to fill...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)
Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a refund to the applicant.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (26 Apr 2022)
Simon Coveney: I can reassure the Deputy that I am aware of this case and it remains both a concern and priority. My Department is continuing to provide consular assistance to the citizen through our Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin, the Embassy of Ireland in Abuja, and with assistance from the Embassy of France in Togo - as Ireland does not have diplomatic representation in the country. My Department...