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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: A serving member of the Defence Forces may avail of a number of processes to pursue any complaint or allegation in relation to their treatment or experiences within the Defence Forces. Where the alleged victim and the alleged suspect are both serving members, a complaint may be made to the Military Police. Depending on the nature of the case, such complaints may be referred to an Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has spent the following on social media advertising since the beginning of January 2021 until 12 June 2021: Promoted tweets for Be Winter Ready Campaign: €2,760.78 Promoted tweets for Be Summer Ready Campaign: €598.54 Total spend: €3,359.32

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has not spent anything on social media content during 2021 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has not had any spend on public relations consultancy since January 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government contains an ambitious range of commitments concerning the Defence sector that my Department will continue to implement over the lifetime of the Programme. One of the key commitments was to establish a Commission on the Defence Forces. On the 15th December 2020, the Government approved terms of reference and the membership of an independent Commission on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Equality Issues (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department promotes a fair, tolerant and inclusive work place. It is fully committed to equality of opportunity and this is a fundamental value espoused in its People Strategy. Civil servants in my Department are recruited through the Public Appointments Service, which has diversity and inclusivity as a central element in its recruitment practices. Recruitment to my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The current requirement to quarantine for 14 days in a designated facility is designed to ensure that further new Variants Of Concern are not imported to Ireland. The aim of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine is to protect the progress which has been made in Ireland in suppressing Covid-19, and the achievements of the vaccination programme which is currently being rolled out. Guidance on all the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I note with concern reports regarding an outbreak of Covid-19 in Jau prison in Bahrain and reports of the death of Mr Husain Barakat. Ireland urges all States to safeguard the human rights of prisoners and detainees, including provision of healthcare services, as set out in the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Mandela Rules. Respect for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Foreign Affairs purchases motor vehicles to facilitate the functioning and operations of Headquarters and its Missions abroad. The Department is committed to procuring vehicles with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life-cycle. Under the Department’s official vehicle management policy, and in line with our Green Foreign Ministry policy, new and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities advise that, as of 30th April 2021, the latest date for which such data is available, the strength (whole time equivalent) of the Naval Service was 895 personnel. This is comprised of 162 Officers and 733 enlisted personnel.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The acquisition of new equipment and the upgrading of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for the Defence Organisation. Future equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of the White Paper on Defence as part of the capability development and equipment priorities planning process. In this context the principal aim over the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644, 660 and 661 together. The processing of Foreign Births Registration (FBR) applications has been temporarily paused as a result of COVID-19 related restrictions. Prior to COVID-19 it took twelve to eighteen months to process applications. This was due to the complex nature of FBR applications and the very high volume of applications due to Brexit. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: Passport applications are only valid for six months primarily due to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Regulations on the requirement for a recent photograph. The ICAO is a UN specialised agency which defines in detail the required format for a passport. Where additional documentation has been requested and has not been received within this timeframe, these applications are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 646, 657 and 672 together. At present, Government advice is to avoid non-essential international travel. For those who must travel the restrictions and guidance that apply are outlined on the COVID-19 Travel Advice pages on Gov.ie. These are subject to ongoing amendment subject to public health advice. Currently, those arriving into Ireland from abroad,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department continues to work closely with our international partners to support the health and welfare of Irish citizens overseas in the context of COVID-19. I have not made direct representations relating to non-EMA approved vaccines; however, our Embassies and Consulates liaise closely with local health authorities to ensure that relevant public health...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service scaled up to more normal operational levels on 4 May 2021, in line with the phased easing of restrictions set out in “COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 – The Plan Ahead”. Since scaling up to more normal operational levels on 4 May 2021, the Customer Service Hub has responded to more than 25,000 enquiries by telephone and WebChat. Substantial...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I had a substantial and productive discussion with my Chinese counterpart, Minister Wang Yi, in Guiyang, China, on Sunday 30 May, covering an extensive agenda of bilateral relations, EU-China relations as well as issues on the agenda of the UN Security Council. In terms of bilateral issues, while I cannot comment on the details of a consular case, I can confirm that we discussed again the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I, along with other EU Foreign Ministers, had the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges facing Ukraine with Minister Kuleba, in an exchange after the VC of EU Foreign Ministers on 19 April 2021. At that time I assured Minister Kuleba of Ireland's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as I have consistently done when Ukraine is discussed in any forum. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: Global Ireland – Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025 sets out the Government’s ambitions for expanding and deepening our international presence, influence and impact. It includes the expansion of Ireland’s Mission network which will deepen our impact across priority regions, provide opportunities to grow our trade and inward investment, strengthen political...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: Global Ireland – Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025 sets out the Government’s ambitions for expanding and deepening our international presence, influence and impact. It includes the expansion of Ireland’s Mission network which will deepen our impact across priority regions, provide opportunities to grow our trade and inward investment, strengthen political...