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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am happy to answer those questions given how efficient the committee was in moving through the Bill. We have a few minutes. On the Deputy's first question, the Bill provides for significant enhancement of the powers of the military police in relation to the collection of evidence to assist their investigations. It was not possible, however, to address all issues relating to the power...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283, 285, 286, 288 and 289 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has given an update on the status of the application to the applicant or their parent.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has verified parental consent and the passport application has been approved.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland's Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels is dedicated to pursuing, securing and protecting Ireland's interests and objectives in the EU. As the State's largest overseas mission, the Permanent Representation has staff posted from the Department of Foreign Affairs and staff seconded from almost all Government Departments. By negotiating and lobbying on behalf of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defibrillators Provision (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department has defibrillators installed in all HQ offices and buildings accessible by the public. There are no public bodies and agencies under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department has not awarded consultancy contracts to the company referred to by the Deputy from 1 January 2017 to date. There are no bodies under the auspices of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North-South Implementation Bodies (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: It has been the consistent position of the Government that the Stormont House Agreement provides a balanced and comprehensive framework to address the legacy of the Troubles. It was agreed by both Governments and the political parties after intensive negotiations, and it should be implemented – for the families and victims who have waited for too long. We have taken every...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to actively pursuing the implementation of these All-Party Dáil motions, and has consistently raised the issue with the British Government. At the most recent British-Irish Inter-Governmental Conference in Farmleigh on 23 March 2022, I raised the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, as well as other individual legacy cases. We have made clear to our counterparts that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department currently provides a number of staff to support Ireland’s engagement in the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy and the related EU institutions, including the European External Action Service, the European Defence Agency and the European Commission. To this end, officials from the Department are assigned to the Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation within...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defibrillators Provision (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: Given the nature of the business of the Department of Defence, the buildings and offices of the Department and the Defence Forces are not generally open to or accessible by members of the public. However, I can confirm that all Department of Defence offices and premises, including Defence Forces facilities, under my remit have defibrillators installed. The defibrillators are available and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. No consultancy contracts were awarded to the company referred to by the Deputy for work with my Department and-or the Army Pensions Board in any of the years 2017 to 2021.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: From a legal perspective, it might be helpful to the House if I did. I thank Senators for their accommodation, in particular the other party spokespersons. I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne and the other proposing Senators for bringing this Bill before the Seanad. I appreciate the honourable intentions and efforts of Senator Malcolm Byrne and his colleagues in bringing forward this Bill and I...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: We will work with the Senator on that to produce amendments that can be introduced on Committee Stage to try to deliver legislation that is fit for purpose and can secure the necessary prosecutions, should it come to that. I ask everybody to work with me on that and we will try to do this as quickly as we can.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I will be there tomorrow.

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I do not think I can come back because I am not the sponsoring person.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Common Travel Area (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: The draft Nationality and Borders Bill is proposed British legislation continues to be debated in Westminster. The Government has been closely following the progress of this Bill as it moves through the legislative process. The Government has significant concerns regarding the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme set out in this draft Bill in the context of cross-border travel on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 91 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has given an update on the status of the application to the applicant's parent.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Common Travel Area (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. I have been closely following the progress of the UK’s draft Nationality and Borders Bill through the legislative process in Westminster. As you will know, the Government has very real concerns regarding the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme set out in this draft Bill in the context of cross-border travel on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed this application with a view to processing it within the 40 day average turnaround time if it is fully complete.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Common Travel Area (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Government has a number of concerns regarding the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme set out in the UK’s draft Nationality and Borders Bill. I discussed those concerns in detail with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at a meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Dublin in March. As currently drafted, the Bill would provide that the...