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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Procurement Contracts (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes payment reports on a quarterly basis in machine-readable PDF format. These documents can be searched, copied and pasted using PDF tools and functionality. There are no obvious legal, technical or operational constraints constraints to publishing these documents in CSV or Excel format. We will engage with the Department's ICT Unit in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Correspondence (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88, 89, 92, 94, 95 and 96 together. I am keenly aware of the case raised by the deputies, and I am cognisant of the challenges the family faces, particularly considering the exceptionally difficult situation on the ground. Since the beginning of the crisis in Gaza, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has supported and facilitated the travel of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I am aware of various media reports on this subject. Until the facts are established, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this matter at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I had a short introductory phone call with the new UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, on Monday 8 September 2025. I congratulated the Foreign Secretary on her new role and assured her that I look forward to building on the positive relationship that I enjoyed with her predecessor. In our discussion, we noted the recent positive developments in the relationship between our two countries,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: With regard to the specific application, the passport has been printed and dispatched to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: - Date of Meeting with Mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig (Social Democrats Party) Context 15th March 2024 Presentation of traditional bowl of shamrock by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell T.D., on the occasion of St....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has specific responsibility for engagement with the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC). Since 23 January 2025, when the Tánaiste took up his post, there have been 12 FAC meetings, of which 5 have been informal meetings. The information requested on attendance is provided in tabular form below: Date of Meeting Formal or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: In my capacity as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I hosted a luncheon for the foreign diplomatic corps subsequent to the National Day of Commemoration Ceremony on 13 July 2025. On that day, I met the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Ireland alongside other members of the diplomatic corps in attendance. The Government deeply values our relationship with the UAE...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Statutory Instruments (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: A list of all Statutory Instruments signed by a Minister of my Department can be found on the government website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/publications/sta tutory-instruments-2010-to-date/

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: Ireland has been a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) since 2011. Since the adoption of the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism by the IHRA plenary in 2016, my Department has had frequent contact with other members of the IHRA on the question of the endorsement of the working definition of antisemitism. Similar discussions have taken place...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 103 together. In line with the Government’s Action Plan on Enhancing Engagement with India approved last March, I have established the Ireland-India Economic Advisory Panel (IIEAP) in order to, inter alia, receive strategic advice on how Ireland can enhance its visibility, trade profile and diplomatic footprint in India. The inaugural...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Navigation Orders (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: Under the terms of the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: The global economic environment is changing. National and supranational policies on international trade are increasingly being shaped by protectionism and national security and geo-strategic concerns, including in some of Ireland’s largest trade partners. To effectively navigate this more challenging international trading environment, the Government is committed to having the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. I was deeply concerned by reports of the suspected drone attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. With this in mind, yesterday, alongside 15 other Foreign Ministers, I issued a statement to express my concern about the security of the flotilla. Alongside my counterparts, I called on everyone to refrain from any unlawful...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time from 1 July to 31 December 2026. This will be an important opportunity for Ireland to lead and shape the European agenda, and the Government has made a firm commitment to resource and deliver a successful Presidency in 2026. Ireland's Presidency priorities and policy programme are under development,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: Ambassadors of Ireland to countries abroad are appointed by the President on the advice of the Government following nomination by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. In considering nominations of people to serve as ambassadors, a range of factors are taken into consideration, including political, economic and trade priorities, and their skills and experiences for the role....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: As of 10 September 2025, the most recent date for which figures are available, Ireland is contributing 434 Defence Forces personnel to overseas peacekeeping missions and commitments. This reflects the Government's continued commitment to our responsibilities in the area of international peace and security. Ireland has always been a strong supporter of peacekeeping and contributions to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I have previously indicated that this is a difficult case and that I wish to see it resolved. I have been informed that resolution of this matter will require legislative change. My officials are actively pursuing measures to enable this matter to be progressed as expeditiously as possible, including a possible adminstrative solution. I will provide an update to you, and directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: Significant progress has been made, in terms of the pay and conditions for Defence Force personnel, particularly over the last six (6) years. In addition, under the current national pay deal, the Public Service Agreement (PSA) 2024-2026, a further 1% increase in basic pay, as well as allowances in the nature, which came into effect on 1 August 2025, will have a further positive financial...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Sep 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 167 together. The military authorities have advised me that as of 30 July 2025, the latest date for which such information is available, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 7,540. As the Deputy is aware, in July 2022, Government approved a move, over a six-year period, to ‘Level of Ambition 2’ (LOA2) as set out in...