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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The definition of complete vaccination for the purposes of international travel to France is unaffected by the French Government’s policy change on 15 December to which I understand the Deputy is referring.  EU Digital COVID Certificates issued to persons over 65 years of age therefore continue to be accepted for travel to France, including where the person has not received a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625, 627, 630 and 632 together. It is the understanding of the Department of Foreign Affairs that Mr. Binder was arrested in Greece in 2018 and has been charged with a number of different offences. His trial was due to start on 18 November in Lesbos but has since been delayed, following a decision to refer the case to a higher court. As Mr. Binder is a German...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: As the processing of US visas is solely a matter for the US authorities, I cannot advise on this specific case. My general advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for a visa waiver is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. I understand that this is a challenging and uncertain time for many, not least...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: A total of 108 Irish citizens and their dependents have been assisted in evacuating Afghanistan since the crisis broke in mid-August. My Department, including our Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Ankara, has worked with EU Member States and partners in the region to support the ongoing evacuation efforts. Work is ongoing to support the small number of Irish citizens and their dependents, less...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland maintains bilateral relations with the State of Israel on a range of issues, including through political and diplomatic engagement and in respect of economic and trade relations. The Government does not support boycotts on Israel. Such actions would be ineffective and counterproductive. Ireland’s position on the illegality of Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment of additional resources. Due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration process and the pause in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment of additional resources. Due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration process and the pause in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The reference in Article 40.2.2 of the Constitution to "title of nobility or of honour" has been interpreted, in accordance with advice from the Attorney General, as referring to honours conferred by or on behalf of a sovereign authority, the recipients of which become entitled, by the law or custom of the foreign State in question, to use prefixes to their names such as “Sir”,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641, 650 and 677 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants. 

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can reassure the Deputy that my Department is aware of this case and 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 is also liaising with the Irish Council...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 653 together. My Department is responsible for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (“the 1956 Act”), as amended. The processing of Foreign Birth Registration has resumed and will be gradually scaling up in line with the recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Passport Service operations have been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as were many Government services. The Passport Service maintained operations throughout the pandemic, notwithstanding the fact that the processing of passports requires physical attendance on site to deliver this service. Despite the disruptions related to the pandemic throughout last...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 665 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update on the status of the passport application to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is accredited to Bangladesh and has followed developments in this case, in consultation with the EU Delegation in Dhaka. According to latest information, Mrs. Zia, who has legal representation, had been released from prison for home detention and is currently receiving medical attention in a hospital in Dhaka.  We will continue to follow developments...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The following table sets out nine live studies, reviews and research which are currently being undertaken or commissioned by my Department. Name of Report, Study, Review Expected date of completion Design study on a new approach to reaching the Furthest Behind First in Central Vietnam 31 January 2022 Review/Evaluation of the Saolta...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Social Media (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department engages in public awareness campaigns where there is important information that needs to be brought to the attention of citizens. Some examples of these campaigns have included the “Getting Ireland Brexit Ready” campaign, public information on travel restrictions due to COVID-19, and supporting Government initiatives including St Patrick’s Day, Africa Day...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My Department commissions external contractors, consultancy services and outsourcing services where highly specialised skills are not available internally and in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is necessary. External expertise has informed, and continues to inform, my Department's strategies and policies and the effective delivery of our services to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the applicant's parent and has provided an update on the status of the passport application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I am deeply concerned by recent developments in Kazakhstan. 164 people were reported to have been killed in violent clashes, and over 12,000 people arrested. It appears that initially peaceful protests at the beginning of the year rapidly escalated into violent clashes between apparently well-organised groups and the authorities. I welcome that calm has now been largely restored. However, I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The following table sets out details of all client and/or customer facing and/or orientated services that were provided by my Department via a contracted service in each of the years 2017 to date in 2022.   Year Name Costs 2017 SUAS Educational Development contract for the provision of Public Awareness Workshops for Irish Aid ...