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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Greek authorities requested assistance from EU Partners in dealing with the immediate humanitarian needs arising from the fire at the Moria Camp on Lesvos on 9 September. My Department, through our Embassy in Athens, has been in contact with the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy and has confirmed Ireland’s readiness to provide assistance from emergency stocks which we have in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 138 together. I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is providing ongoing consular assistance to this citizen through our Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin, our Embassy in Beijing and our Consulate General in Shanghai. Our Consul General has been meeting and engaging regularly with the citizen since we were first informed of this complex...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The annual intake of Foreign Births Register (FBR) applications has increased significantly in recent years, from approximately 6,000 applications in 2015 to 32,000 in 2019. So far this year over 18,500 applications have been submitted. This heavy demand is largely due to Brexit. In addition, the complex nature of the applications, as well as the constraints on output due to Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: Tá sé i gceist agam ceisteanna 139, 140 agus 141 a ghlacadh le chéile. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta go hiomlán le seirbhísí a sholáthar agus comhfhreagras a fhreagairt trí Ghaeilge nuair is gá. Tá Scéim Teanga nua á réiteach againn I láthair na huaire, agus úsáideann oifigigh atá lonnaithe inár misin...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The appointment of specialist Cultural Officers in priority locations worldwide was identified in the Government’s Global Ireland 2025 strategy as a key action to widen and deepen our global cultural presence and engagement. This new strategic capability is being delivered in a close partnership between my Department and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Government’s Global Ireland 2025 Strategy identified the appointment of specialist Cultural Officers in priority locations worldwide as a key strategic action to strengthen our global cultural impact. This programme is being delivered in a close partnership between my Department and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. To date, Cultural Officers...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Budgets (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: My Department engages in public awareness advertising where there is important information that needs to be brought to the attention of citizens. In 2020, some examples of campaigns included the Passport Online and ‘Getting Ireland Brexit Ready’, both these campaigns will be ongoing in 2021. Dependent on the situation in regard to international travel in 2021, the estimated...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the Stormont House Agreement, which was collectively agreed in 2014 by the two Governments and the political parties in Northern Ireland after extensive talks. The Stormont House framework allows us to deal fairly and comprehensively with the legacy of the Troubles, in a way that responds to the needs of victims and survivors, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Government stands in solidarity with all those impacted by the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Thirty three people were killed and hundreds seriously injured on that awful day in 1974; we will continue to seek the full truth of these appalling attacks, and some measure of closure for the victims' families and survivors, in accordance with the three Motions passed unanimously by Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Peace and Reconciliation Programme (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Reconciliation Fund, which is administered by my Department, was established in 1982 to support civil society organisations in creating a better understanding between people and traditions on the island of Ireland, and also between Ireland and Britain. The Reconciliation Fund has supported almost 3,000 projects with more than €60 million in grant funding since its establishment. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland is an important provision of the Good Friday Agreement. The Good Friday Agreement sets out that such a Bill of Rights should be based on the European Convention on Human Rights, enhanced by additional rights to “reflect the principles of mutual respect for the identity and ethos of both communities and parity of esteem.” The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 to 151, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that three protected disclosures were received in late 2015 and January 2016 in relation to the Air Corps. Legal advice was sought and an independent reviewer was appointed. The Reviewer’s independent report considered the Defence Forces health and safety regime, its current policy and its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The current budget in my Department for social media advertising for 2021 and the related campaigns are outlined in the table below. Campaign Budget Summer Ready Campaign 2021 €5,000.00 Winter Ready Campaign 2021-2022 €5,000.00

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with a commitment made in the Programme for Government, I wish to confirm that Government approval was granted yesterday to establish an independent Commission on the Defence Forces. The Commission, which is due to commence its work before the end of this year, has been given a mandate to report within 12 months. The membership of the Commission has been carefully chosen to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces School of Music (DFSM) is a "Special Establishment" of the Defence Forces. The DFSM has performed at all major ceremonial occasions since the foundation of the State, including all Presidential Inaugurations from that of President Douglas Hyde to the present day. The DFSM also provide musical support for all aspects of military life, including ceremonial parades,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Naval Service as a matter of course has, when conducting fisheries boarding, made use of language cards. These cards have been in use for a number of years and cover the phraseology required to conduct a fisheries inspection. The language cards are included in all boarding officers’ guides and cover the following languages: - English; - Danish; - German; - French; - Irish; - Dutch...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces School Music (DFSM) is organised as follows:- - Headquarter Company (including Directorate), - Army No.1 Band based in Cathal Brugha Bks, Dublin - Band 1 Brigade based in Collins Bks, Cork - Band 2 Brigade based in Custume Bks, Athlone. In line with Defence Forces wide Covid 19 mitigation measures all DFSM personnel are provided with individual hand sanitisers and face...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Electoral Act 1992 establishes a postal voters list and those who qualify to be entered in the list. The Act provides that a whole time member of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) shall be entered in the list. Having regard to the nature of military life, this entitlement ensures the right to vote for members of the PDF. I am advised that the Defence Forces, through the Enlisted...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (16 Dec 2020)

Simon Coveney: Whilst the Defence Forces are not a primary response agency for non-security related emergencies, as defined in the Framework for Major Emergency Management, they provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or emergency situation in its Aid to Civil Authority (ATCA) role. In this regard, the full spectrum of Defence Forces...