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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I firmly believe that universal and equitable access to safe, effective, and affordable diagnostics, treatments and vaccines is crucial in the global fight against COVID-19. I am determined that Ireland, in particular the Irish Aid programme, plays its full part in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment leads on Intellectual Property...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the Stormont House Agreement. Where the British Government are proposing significant changes to the Stormont House framework, such as through its proposals published on 14 July 2021, we have made clear that any changes must be discussed and agreed by both Governments and the parties to the Northern Ireland Executive. Following a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 866, 867 and 872 together. The Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland is an integral part of the Withdrawal Agreement. It was jointly negotiated, and jointly agreed, by the EU and the UK – the result of a painstaking process which took more than four years, during which a whole host of options were explored. Ultimately, the Protocol was - and is -...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 868, 869, 870, 873 and 874 together. The position of the Government on the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland is clear and consistent. The Stormont House Agreement is the way forward on these issues. It was agreed in 2014 by both Governments and the political parties after intensive negotiations, and it represents a balanced and comprehensive framework...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Conference on the Future of Europe (COFOE) is a series of conferences aimed at promoting greater citizen involvement in the European Union and engendering reflection on Europe’s future direction. My Department is the lead Department for the Conference and Minister of State Byrne has been assigned lead responsibility within Government for Ireland’s participation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department publishes a report on Ireland's Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme on the Irish Aid website each year. The report includes statistical information on programme expenditure in a series of annexes which clearly show the distribution of aid, including the amounts given to developing countries, and the amounts allocated to our priority focus areas as set out in A...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department publishes a report on Ireland's Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, known as Irish Aid, each year on its website. The report includes statistical information on programme expenditure in a series of annexes which clearly show the distribution of aid, including the amounts given to developing countries, and the amounts allocated to our priority focus areas as set out...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Irish Aid Centre in Clonmel Street, Dublin provides workshops for Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle pupils on global issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals, food and hunger, and the role of international development. While the premises are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre’s facilitators have been providing on-line, virtual...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available, but my Department is retrieving and collating the information requested. I will arrange to have it forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The EU's Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) was established on 08 June 2017 with the aim of enabling the EU to react in a faster, more efficient and effective manner as a security provider outside its borders. The MPCC is responsible for the operational planning and conduct of the EU’s non-executive military missions. It comprises personnel deployed by EU member States to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: Mobility is a key component in the ability of the Defence Forces to maintain a flexible and agile response regarding such tasks and operations it undertakes. In order to maintain the requisite military mobility in the operational, logistical and training spheres it is my priority to ensure that the various vehicle platforms which comprise the overall transport fleet are maintained and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible. This is primarily to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles assigned by Government as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are being considered in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency and is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State's obligations as a member of the European Union. The Naval Service is tasked with patrolling all Irish waters from the shoreline to the outer limits of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Report of the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) on Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces was published on the 4th of July 2019. The Report was accepted in full by the Government at that time and, to facilitate implementation, an extensive High Level Plan titled "Strengthening our Defence Forces – Phase One” was also agreed and published on the same date. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department employs civilian staff at various military installations to support the work of the Defence Forces. The grades employed are spread across a wide spectrum and include craft workers (Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers, Fitters, Welders etc.), services (General Operatives), administrative (Clerks, Storemen), healthcare professionals (Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: Civilian Employees are employed by my Department to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces. The recruitment of Civilian Employees for military instillations is an ongoing process, informed by prioritisation of posts by military management. My Department is currently running the following open competitions: 1.Barrack Foreman of Works in Cathal Brugha Barracks 2. 12...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I wish to advise the Deputy that the current pay and remuneration structure including the current rates of pay and allowances for all members of the Defence Forces are publically available through the Department of Defence Website at: www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/e8132-routinely-publi shed-information/#defence-forces-pay-scales.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: A wide range of medical services are provided to members of the Permanent Defence Force. These include: an annual medical examination, sick parades, attendance at GP surgery outside of sick parade and out-of-hours GP services, prescription services, laboratory services, physiotherapy, chiropody, radiology, ophthalmic examinations, clinical mental health services provided by an in-house...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 892, 894 and 896 together. As at 30th June 2021, the latest date for which such data is available, the number of female personnel in the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was 594. A breakdown of this strength by rank is attached. The table below details the number of females who discharged from Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and the number who have served...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: I am unable to provide a response to the Deputy as I am advised by the Military Authorities that these details are not routinely recorded and there are no parameters within the Defence Forces Personnel Management System Database to faciliate an accurate return.