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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has incurred no expenditure on external advertising in relation to Covid-19. My Department has made extensive use of our online resources in the dissemination of information and advice, particularly in regard to international travel and the provision of consular assistance. This has included a major overhaul of the travel advice section of the dfa.ie website and those of our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: I am not aware of the specific matter referred to in the details supplied. Issues relating to international trade are a matter for an Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 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”. Passport Online will continue to be the priority channel given the efficiencies that are in-built into the system for both the applicant and the Passport Service. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has incurred no expenditure on advertising and awareness raising initiatives in relation to Covid-19 in any media outlet from March 2020 to date 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Land Transfers (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: The property in question is surplus to military requirements and, in line with Government policy, the intention is to dispose of the property by way of transfer to Wicklow County Council, in order to support the provision of housing by that Local Authority. Officials from my Department are currently liaising with the Chief State's Solicitors Office on the necessary legal matters with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Vaccination Programme (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 to 145, inclusive, together. The COVID-19 vaccine Allocation Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and the Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020 (updated 30 April 2021). It sets out a provisional list of groups for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: The table following details the number of females inducted into the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2020 and in 2021, in addition to those in training as at 31st March 2021. Inductions 2020 Inductions 2021* In Training 2021** Army 32 5 9 Air Corps 3 0 3 Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: There is currently a project ongoing under the remit of the Department of Transport, to consider, develop and bring to fruition a new Marine Search and Rescue aviation contract for future service provision. The current contract for the SAR Helicopter service is between the Minister of Transport and a civil helicopter operator, CHC Ireland DAC. The contract commenced on 1st July 2012 for a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: Finally, our approach is rooted in the illegality of Israel’s occupation and the right of Palestinians to self-determination. Restrictions imposed on Palestinians undermine the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, a right which is at the heart of the two-state solution

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: We are not complicit in this ethnic cleansing. I do not accept those terms, but we are not. We are standing up and speaking out against what is happening. We are and have been all day-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy talks about actions-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy must understand how sanctions work. Ireland does not have the legal capacity to introduce sanctions. We have had this debate repeatedly regarding the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. We cannot legally do that. The EU has competence in trade issues, and it is not up to Ireland to make its own decisions. I am not going to do something which is not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: That is what I am interested in.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy does not want to hear this, but I am interested in trying to use Ireland's privileged position on the UN Security Council, as we have been doing this evening, to try to get a debate tomorrow to ensure we can raise our concerns where it matters and where we are likely to get a real dividend, initially in respect of-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: -----a ceasefire and then a process that I hope in the months ahead-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: -----can protect the interests of both parties.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: I hope it is clear from this question session that the protection of human rights is central to Irish foreign policy. The challenge, of course, is in being effective and not just saying the right things but actually being an agent for change in countries that are often a long way from here and from Europe. That is the real challenge. We must work out how to use Ireland's position within...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: First, I restate my profound concern at the overall human rights situation in Israel and Palestine. I am aware of the recent report from Human Rights Watch. As I stated earlier, the report is a lengthy and complex document and it is being reviewed by officials in my Department. Human Rights Watch is a respected NGO, and I value the role it and other civil society organisations referred to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: For legacy to work, the approach must be built on consensus. That is the real challenge here for politicians to deliver. We must work closely with the British Government and work with all parties in Northern Ireland, so that we can bring all the communities in Northern Ireland with us. If we are going to establish the truth, people will have to come forward and speak about things which...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this important issue this evening. Today marks the tenth anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, sometimes known as the Istanbul Convention. It is a timely reminder of the impact of Covid-19, particularly regarding the increasing incidences of domestic violence against women...