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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (12 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...applications in order of receipt. It is not possible to expedite applications on residency grounds. Such applicants are advised to engage with the appropriate authorities for any required visas until such point that their entitlement to Irish citizenship may be ascertained. Supporting documentation for the application to which the Deputy has referred was received on 6 July 2021. All...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and UN Security Council: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (12 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Ireland in order to try to ease the burden. That has proven to be a little bit more complicated than one might think. Trust me, there is no lack of will here. Ireland is not applying any quotas or visas. Anybody who travels from Ukraine to Moldova into Romania and then onto Ireland is free to come here and we will look after them as best we can. We will also try to work with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (6 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Joint Communication on Strategic Partnership with the Gulf. This sets out a range of areas to enhance EU/Gulf cooperation, including on trade, energy, climate, political dialogue, human rights, and visa liberalisation. The Joint Communication also proposes the appointment of an EU Special Representative for the Gulf. The June Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions endorsing this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...are fully automated and there are a number of systems in place to ensure the integrity and security of the process. The Irish passport is rated 5th in the world in terms of security and offers our citizens visa-free access to 187 countries. If an applicant requires a resubmission link for a new consent form, the process can take up to 5 days due to the volume of resubmission links...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. Accordingly, a rigorous analysis process is in place to verify the identity and citizenship status of first time applicants.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: US immigration regulation and visa operations are a matter solely for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service, or of private service providers processing J1 applications. However, officials from my Department have contacted the named company to better understand the present situation. I understand that the company has...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ... takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy enquired, the Passport Service made contact with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Policy and procedures related to the provision of visa services are a matter for the Department of Justice. Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of study visas are made in seven regional Visa Offices overseas, at Embassies that process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from the Department of Justice, and in the Immigration Service Visa Office in Dublin. Since January...

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

Simon Coveney: ...’ consent and identity form details. The Passport Service takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Student Visas (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The J1 visa programme is a valuable part of facilitating mutually beneficial and enriching exchange between the US and Ireland, and we are keen to see participation in this programme return to pre-pandemic levels. Through the J1, thousands of young people are afforded the chance to work and travel in the US every year, forging connections and establishing valuable links between the two...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. There are no plans at present to amend the process for the witnessing of identity and consent forms by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The processing of visas to enter the United States is solely a matter for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for an ESTA visa waiver is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. Officials from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. There are no plans at present to amend the process for the witnessing of identity and consent forms by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The processing of U.S. visas is solely a matter for the U.S. authorities and my advice to those seeking to apply for a U.S. visa is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. On the broader question of Irish Defence Forces personnel who may have difficulties travelling to the US because of travel overseas as part...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. There are no plans at present to amend the process for the witnessing of Identity and Consent forms by An Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: .... Applications that are incomplete cannot be processed within the average turnaround times. The Irish passport was recently ranked fifth in the Henley Global Passport Index because it provides our citizens with visa-free access to 187 countries. This is something we can all be proud of. However, in order to maintain this ranking and to protect the integrity of the Irish passport,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the two countries. Ease of travel is essential to protect our strong transatlantic connections, be that in business, academia, tourism or maintaining family connections. The processing of US visas is solely a matter for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for a visa...

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...that is what it is - to offer generosity and openness, and practical solutions to the security and housing needs of those who chose to come here. We have made a very clear decision not to apply any quotas and not to require any visas to be filled out. Instead, anyone who chooses to come to Ireland to seek safety, security and stability during this war will be accommodated. This does put...