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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys and Update on Afghanistan: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence (31 Aug 2021)

...the United Nations and in regional organisations, for working with other countries and civil society organisations globally, and for improving outreach and support to LGBTI+ communities within our own diaspora. In fact, that month, the Department briefed the interdepartmental committee in this regard. We got some input that basically told us that there would be value in trying to put...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Pre-Budget Submission: Dóchas (14 Jul 2021)

..., to contact the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Deputy Coveney and the Minister of State with responsibility for overseas development aid and diaspora, Deputy Brophy. Our key ask is that now more than ever, particularly in light of the devastating impact of Covid-19, the Government needs to increase its...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Communities Abroad (13 Jul 2021)

Colm Brophy: ...protect our most vulnerable emigrants. The positive impact that this Fund has made will be continued in this year's round of ESP allocations. The Emigrant Support Programme is the front-facing part of a wider, new Diaspora Strategy which was launched by the Government last November. The new Strategy takes account of evolving circumstances and needs and sets out a number of guiding...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

...might add more. One of the ways in which this should be handled is through awareness and public information campaigns. They must reach into every home in Ireland and extensively throughout the diaspora. I agree with the Senator, in that there are people living with these secrets whose anxieties and fears have been escalated over the past number of years as these issues were dealt with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Emigrant Support Services: Discussion (13 Jul 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

...to Irish immigrants, prioritising confidentiality and cultural competency. The coalition strives to be a strong, cohesive and representative voice for the needs of its membership and the Irish diaspora at large. Through ongoing and generous support from the Government of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs's emigrant support programme, the coalition collaborates with its membership...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Schemes (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...my Department had no involvement in the organisation of this project the organisers were provided with significant Government support as set out below. In October 2017 the Minister of State for Diaspora Affairs Ciaran Cannon T.D. announced funding of $100,000 for this exhibition to be funded from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s diaspora affairs budget. I am further...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ..., a dedicated COVID-19 Response Fund for Irish Communities Abroad was set up to help these organisations meet the needs of those who are particularly vulnerable. In 2020, over €4.25m was paid to diaspora organisations in the US for ESP and Covid-19 related projects. We will continue to support and engage with these groups, which support the needs of Irish citizens in the US. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021 (29 Jun 2021)

...no evidence that adoptees are a particular group in society that do not understand privacy unless a social worker sits them down and tells them what it means. They pose no more risk than the Irish diaspora abroad who every day of the week are invited to search for the long last families, to come home to Ireland, to visit the National Library to search their records and try to track down...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (24 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...pandemic, a dedicated COVID-19 Response Fund for Irish Communities Abroad was set up to help these organisations meet the needs of those who are particularly vulnerable. In 2020, over €4.25m was paid to diaspora organisations in the US for ESP and Covid-19 related projects. I am glad to see that immigration issues, including possible pathways to citizenship, are a priority for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: First Annual Report of the Oversight Group on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

...mediators who provide training to front-line staff in State agencies. We also try to support victims of trafficking, gender-based violence and trauma who are accessing services. We engage with diaspora groups, civil society organisations and State agencies. We believe that by doing that, we will leverage the issue to a level where everybody will have a good understanding of the issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Emer Currie: ...involved in the area of remote working. I am happy to speak to our guests outside the meeting about linking in with various groups such as RoRemote or people who look into analytics around attracting diaspora back to an area, or to discuss funding for hubs. There could be potential with regard to the various funding streams that are available for the Border in particular in the context...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: ...Germany to the Czech Republic, France, Spain or Portugal, and from Brussels and Paris to London, we are far more dependent on aviation than any other EU member state.As a country, our personnel diaspora have a substantial involvement with aviation and are working all over the world. Willie Walsh is the director general of the International Air Transport Association, representing 82% of...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Matt Shanahan: ...and best in the world, in terms of aircraft financing and creating successful low-cost travel options. Although the sectors have been severely dented, it is worth noting that Ireland has a significant diaspora who will wish to visit these shores again, along with an abundance of international travellers who will want to visit once the Covid situation is completely under control. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...impact of COVID. The Passport Office continued to deliver an essential service to citizens throughout the period of restrictions, during which they also contributed to the national contact tracing effort. Our global diaspora remain an integral part of the wider Irish family and my Department is continuing to work with them in maintaining and deepening this vital relationship. In November...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Media in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

...reference identify four important public services: to inform, educate and entertain the public with regard to Irish culture, identity, sport and language; to ensure access to high-quality independent journalism; to bring the nation and diaspora together at important moments; and to ensure the work of Irish creative talent reaches audiences in Ireland and further afield. We have been asked...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Coveney: ...deepen our impact across priority regions, provide opportunities to grow our trade and inward investment, strengthen political relationships with our partners, promote our values, and support Irish citizens and our diaspora abroad. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to a whole-of-Government strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean. This Strategy will act as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

...will continue to engage with it on all matters related to the Bill. The authority intends to publish the key messages of the legislation not only in Ireland but throughout the world, acknowledging the Irish adoption diaspora who are living around the world, in particular in the UK, the USA, Australia, Canada and beyond. We would urge the Oireachtas to consider – as took place in...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Jun 2021)

Mark Daly: ...of the epic poem "The Lusiads", which highlights the voyage of discovery of the seafaring nation between the 15th and 16th centuries. Portugal's national day unites all the Portuguese people, especially the diaspora on every continent, when they come together to celebrate their culture and history. From our geographical position on the edge of Europe, Ireland and Portugal, as two old...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021) See 7 other results from this debate

Charles Flanagan: ...consider these Estimates. On behalf of Members of the select committee I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora and international development, Deputy Brophy. The officials accompanying them are Mr. John Conlan, chief financial officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ms Siobhan Byrne, the...