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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...make a clear distinction between goods that are staying within the United Kingdom, travelling from Great Britain into Northern Ireland and being purchased and consumed there. I believe there is a landing zone here, if there was to be good faith on both sides in terms of approaching a negotiation with a view to finding a common landing ground which would involve compromise on both sides,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103, 105 and 109 together. Ireland takes a very active role in supporting human rights defenders, indigenous communities and civil society space in Colombia and engagement on these issues is a strong component of our bilateral relations with Colombia and our support to the Colombian Peace Process. Ireland is a longstanding supporter of comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Yatta. I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Israeli High Court to uphold the eviction order for Palestinians in Masafer Yatta in the West Bank and the confirmation of the designation of the land as a firing zone for the Israeli military. I note the recent injunction at the Israeli Supreme Court with reference to planned demolitions at Khallet Athaba’. On 13 May Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland has a strong relationship with Colombia across many areas. Our longstanding cooperation and lesson-sharing around peacebuilding has been very successful and is a key pillar of our relationship. As part of that relationship, Ireland takes a very active role in supporting human rights defenders, indigenous communities and civil society space in Colombia. We recognise that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...April 2021 remains unchanged. The firing range at Cushla, County Roscommon is administered by the Department of Defence on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in whom the land is vested. While the Cushla Rifle Range is not currently in use and there are no immediate plans to reactivate this range, the Department of Defence currently has no plans to dispose of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Plan has enabled the Department and the Defence Forces to plan, prioritise and deliver scheduled projects. Among the major Defence Equipment upgrade and replacement programmes set to be prioritised over the coming years are: - The Land Forces Capability Development and Force Protection Programmes, including an upgrade of the military transport fleet and next generation radio...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (31 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: .... I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Israeli High Court to uphold the eviction order for Palestinians in Masafer Yatta in the West Bank and the confirmation of the designation of the land as a firing zone for the Israeli military.  On 13 May Ireland along with fourteen other European countries, issued a statement urging the Israeli authorities not to proceed with these...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...it in context of the bigger issues we are trying to deal with together, in partnership, in respect of Ukraine. Our message is simple. We want partnership, dialogue and negotiation. We believe there is a landing zone that can deal with legitimate issues that have been raised regarding the implementation of the protocol by the unionist community and business community in Northern...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...was quite polarising on certain issues. We have a partner in the European Commission, and many other partners across European capitals, to help us do that. As I said earlier, I believe there is a landing zone that can be negotiated and agreed through partnership, where both parties agree to compromise and move towards middle-ground positions. The EU has been trying to do that now for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...of the Defence Forces to be able to deliver the tasks that we ask of them in a safe manner with the resources they need to do it, both at home and abroad and whether in the air, at sea or on land. I do not think that we have ever had a report that goes into the detail that this one does in terms of outlining where the capacity gaps are and where they need to be filled. Deputy Farrell...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...and 200 units of body armour, which have been shipped from Defence Forces stocks to Ukraine. Following a request from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Affairs, lands at Gormanston, Co. Meath have been made available for emergency accommodation and a reception centre, The facility is now ready for operation with an initial capacity of 320 with 24...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...'s Nationality and Borders Act provides that the UK's immigration rules may require that non-Irish and non-British citizens obtain an ETA before travelling to the UK, including for journeys across the land Border with Northern Ireland. The British Government has stated that there will continue to be no immigration checks on the land Border. However, the introduction of an ETA scheme for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...supports at Gormanston, Co Meath which is ready for occupation as required and are facilitating access by Kerry County Council to aspects of Ballymullen barracks in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Similarly lands at Knockliasheen, Co. Limerick have been made available for consideration if required by the Department of Children and Integration. In addition, the Deputy may wish to note that officials...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Wildlife Conservation (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Conservation Management and Interpretation Branding/Plan that will provide recommendations for the protection and conservation of the Curragh Plains. The Curragh Plains are unique lands of national importance comprising semi-natural grassland of some 5,000 acres, which, has existed in its current condition for over 2,000 years. The importance of the Curragh as a distinct ecological...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., environmental and indigenous rights defenders, including through the EU Delegation in Bogota and our own Embassy in Colombia, which is actively engaged on these issues. We recognise that addressing social, land-related and environmental issues is an essential component of Colombia’s peace process and we remain committed to supporting Colombia in the comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Electricity Supply Board (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...by human rights, environmental and indigenous rights defenders in Colombia, including through the EU Delegation in Bogota and our own Embassy in Colombia, which is actively engaged on these issues. We recognise that addressing social, land-related and environmental issues is an essential component of Colombia’s peace process and we remain committed to supporting Colombia in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Shannon Airport Facilities (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy is referring to a case which recently concluded in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. As indicated to the House previously, Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality is not inconsistent with military aircraft of other states being allowed under the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952, to land in Ireland under certain circumstances. Foreign military...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Electricity Supply Board (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the Department of Foreign Affairs. However, I am aware that issues have been raised by NGOs around the operation of the Cerrejon mine, and my Department has been following developments closely. Ireland takes a very active role in supporting human rights defenders, open civil society space and the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms in Colombia. The Embassy of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I can come back to the Deputy with more detail. This matter has been raised with me from a number of sources. My understanding is that this is a designation issue in respect of landing, as the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, said. I am happy to talk to the line Minister and the SFPA and come back with more detail. I know it is causing concern in the north west.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (27 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Defence is currently progressing the application for First Registration of this property with the Land Registry. Upon completion of this application, the property will then be a Registered Title held under a folio, and the Department of Defence will proceed with its disposal. In this regard, the Department would be willing to consider the possibility of transferring the...