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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Procurement Contracts (30 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is not currently available in the requested format. I have requested that the data be compiled and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (30 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Minister engages Kantar Media for clipping and media monitoring services for the Department of Defence at a cost of €1,337.01 per month including vat. Social media platforms are monitored at no additional cost by staff in the department’s Communication’s Unit who also have a number of other duties and responsibilities. This media clipping and monitoring service is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (30 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: My Department spent €3,310 on access to online and hardcopy media publications since May 2020 . The breakdown of these subscriptions is outlined in the table below: Publication Amount Format Data Protection Ireland €408.75 Online Industrial Relations News €450.50 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (30 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Minister engages Kantar Media for clipping and media monitoring services for the Department of Defence. The cost for each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020 are outlined in the table below: YEAR AMOUNT 2017 16,044.12 2018 16,044.12 2019 16,044.12 2020 12,033.09...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Insurance (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: I can advise the Deputy that my Department publishes Travel Advice for over 200 countries to provide an objective assessment of the risks individuals could face if travelling overseas, with a view to helping them to make informed decisions for themselves. The advice is based on consultation with our Embassies and Consulates on the ground, the relevant local authorities in each country and our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Citizenship and Identity provisions are central to the Good Friday Agreement and it is vital that they are upheld. The Government has consistently engaged with the British Government in support of this, and we will continue to do so. The Government provided consistent political support for the De Souzas and engaged at the highest levels with the British Government on their situation,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 413 together. I am deeply saddened by the fire at the Moria camp on Lesbos and the impact this has had on the refugees and migrants based at the camp. It is a relief that there were no reported deaths or injuries, but the very sudden displacement of thousands of people, including children, has caused great suffering and created a major humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: I am deeply saddened by the fire at the Moria camp on Lesbos and the impact this has had on the refugees and migrants based at the camp. It is a relief that there were no reported deaths or injuries, but the very sudden displacement of thousands of people, including children, has caused great suffering and created a major humanitarian emergency as well as posing a huge logistical challenge...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 415 and 416 together. I remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Iran, including restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly, arbitrary arrest, torture in detention and the use of the death penalty. Ireland opposes the use of the death penalty whenever it occurs. I fully support the statement issued by the EEAS on behalf of the EU on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The project to construct a new Ireland House in Tokyo is an important component of the Global Ireland initiative to  double Ireland’s global footprint and impact by 2025. The new building, housing both the Embassy and State Agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Bord Bia, will provide an excellent platform to strengthen bilateral relations with this key partner in Asia and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 419 together. I am deeply saddened by the fire at the Moria camp on Lesbos and the impact this has had on the refugees and migrants based at the camp. It is a relief that there were no deaths or injuries, but the very sudden displacement of thousands of people, including children, has caused great suffering and created a major humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Advisers (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: Following the commencement of the Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issued guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act (PMSA) 1997. The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: My Department follows developments in Spain closely and I am aware of the United Nations Working Group to which the question refers. I maintain contacts with my Spanish counterparts on a range of issues, including the situation in Catalonia. The question of Catalan independence remains a deeply divisive and contentious issue in Catalonia and in the rest of Spain. As I have previously...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008 as amended (“the 2008 Act”). The 2008 Act provides, among other things, that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to him/her. Entitlement to Irish citizenship is in turn determined by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 as amended (“the 1956...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The former barracks in Nenagh is no longer required for military purposes. In accordance with Government policy and my Department's practice to dispose of such surplus properties, matters relating to the disposal of Nenagh Barracks are currently being progressed. My officials are in the process of regularising outstanding legal matters relating to the property with the assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (29 Sep 2020)

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 that regard, officials from my Department are currently liaising with the Chief State's Solicitors Office on the necessary legal preparatory matters.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: A contract for Runway and Taxiway Overlay works was completed in December 2002 and a subsequent contract for Apron Repairs work was completed in November 2005. I am advised by the military authorities that there are no plans to have the runways at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel resurfaced this year.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The White Paper on Defence sets out an ambitious programme of capital investment including mid-life refit and upgrade of the P50 class vessels, LÉ Róisín and LÉ Niamh, as well as, in due course, the replacement of LÉ Eithne. The P50 mid-life upgrade programme is well underway. The replacement of the flagship LÉ Eithne with a multi role...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: The establishment of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) is 4,069 personnel. The current effective strength is 1624 personnel, as at end August 2020. Expenditure relating to the cost of the AR and NSR is drawn from a range of subheads. Subhead A.5 of the Defence Vote provides for a budget of €2.15 million of which €2.068 million is allocated for paid...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers (29 Sep 2020)

Simon Coveney: Since being appointed as Minister for Defence, I have not appointed or recruited any advisers or special advisers within this Department.