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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (24 Nov 2020)

Simon Coveney: The issue of Irish immigration to the US, particularly the status of the undocumented Irish, has been a high priority for successive Governments and continues to be one of my key priorities. Immigration issues have been raised on an ongoing basis in our engagement with the US Administration and political leaders. I have raised these issues in recent contacts with Special Envoy Mick Mulvaney...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Immigration Policy (12 Nov 2020)

Simon Coveney: The issue of Irish immigration to the US, particularly the status of the undocumented Irish, has been a high priority for successive Governments and continues to be one of my key priorities. Immigration issues have been raised on an ongoing basis in our engagement with the US Administration and political leaders. I have raised immigration issues in recent contacts with Special Envoy Mick...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (3 Nov 2020)

Simon Coveney: The issue of Irish immigration, particularly the status of the undocumented Irish in the US, has been a high priority for successive Governments and continues to be one of my key priorities. Immigration issues have been raised on an ongoing basis in our engagement with the US Administration and political leaders, including by the then Taoiseach during his St. Patrick's Day visit to the White...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: ...spectrum. There is a keen interest in the United States on the implications Brexit will have for the island of Ireland, North and South, and during several of these meetings, I discussed the current status of the Brexit negotiations and my concerns regarding the UK’s Internal Market Bill and its implications for the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland. Issues of immigration and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 133 together. The status of the undocumented Irish in the US has been a high priority for successive Governments and continues to be one of my key priorities. Immigration issues have been raised on an ongoing basis in our engagement with the US Administration and political leaders, including by the Taoiseach during calls to members of the US...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 Jul 2020)

Simon Coveney: The issue of Irish immigration to the United States, and in particular the status of the  undocumented Irish, has been a high priority for successive Governments and it will continue to be prioritised by the new Government. Immigration issues have been continuously raised in interactions with the US Administration and political leaders, including by the then Taoiseach during his St....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (17 Sep 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress, both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens and also in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented to regularise their status. The Special Envoy to the US Congress on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (3 Jul 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens, and also in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status.  Special...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (11 Jun 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration to the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens, and also in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status.  Special...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 May 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens, and also in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status. Special Envoy to the US Congress on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (8 May 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens, and also in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status. Special Envoy to the US Congress on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens; and in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status.  Special...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (9 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the issue of Irish immigration in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens; and in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status. Special Envoy to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...the first instance that both the Irish and British Governments have confirmed that neither Irish citizens in the UK nor British citizens in Ireland are required to take any action to protect their status and rights associated with the Common Travel Area. The Common Travel Area (CTA) is a long-standing arrangement between Ireland and the UK which means Irish citizens can move freely to...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...or freedom of the person would be put at risk. Under section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, this applied not only to persons subject to that Act but also to persons removed from the State under the Immigration Act 1999 and section 5 of the Immigration Act 2003, that is, it applies regardless of whether the person is a refugee or asylum seeker. The introduction of the International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (27 Feb 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the immigration issue in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens; and in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status. Special Envoy to the US Congress on the...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...provision in domestic law for a transition period during which EU rules and regulations will continue to apply to the UK, even though it will be formally a third country. This transition period effectively maintains the status quoup to December 2020. It will allow for the negotiation of an agreement on the future relationship between the EU and the UK, and provide certainty to citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (29 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the immigration issue in the US since taking office. We will continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for Irish citizens; and in securing a pathway for those Irish who are undocumented in order to regularise their status.  Special Envoy to the US Congress on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (29 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...Friends of Ireland; and many others, Republican and Democrat, on this Bill, is testament to the depth and strength of our transatlantic relationship. The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the immigration issue in the US since taking office. We will therefore continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (23 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...Friends of Ireland, and many others, Republican and Democrat, on this Bill, is testament to the depth and strength of our transatlantic relationship. The Taoiseach and I have prioritised the immigration issue in the US since taking office. We will therefore continue our efforts in this regard until we secure progress – both in terms of future legal immigration opportunities for...