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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: In order to ensure resources are used effectively many of my Department's functions, including communication channels, are centralised. Accordingly, my office is the dedicated point of contact for public representatives. This ensures consistency, efficiency and fairness in response to the queries of all public representatives. Any passport related queries raised through this channel are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, the Passport Express Service provides an option for citizens to submit their passport application through the network of more than one thousand post offices across the State. The advertised turnaround time on our website and in all communications with the public for renewal applications made through the Passport Express channel is 15 working days and 20 working...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The proposal by Alberto Costa MP was that the UK Government should seek a joint UK-EU commitment to adopt the section of the Withdrawal Agreement on Citizens’ Rights even if the British Parliament fails to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement. While I very much understand and indeed sympathise with Mr Costa's motivation and objectives, I do not believe this particular proposal would be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: There is ongoing and regular contact between the Government and the European Commission, at all levels, in relation to our preparedness and contingency measures for Brexit, including a no deal scenario. This has included, for example, the visit to Ireland on 4-5 February of the Commission's Brexit Preparedness Group to review our comprehensive, cross-Governmental preparations. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008. The Act provides, among other things, that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to him/her. In order to meet this, each person must demonstrate an entitlement to Irish citizenship by providing acceptable documentary evidence of this entitlement. Entitlement to Irish citizenship is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (3 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: My Department has made direct contact with the individual concerned to provide information on how to appeal this fine should she choose to do so.  Our Embassy in Berlin has also been made aware of the case and can provide advice and assistance as required. Should she wish to pursue this matter through the German courts, a list of English speaking German...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Government Information Service (3 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I confirm that my Department had no role or involvement in providing instructions, advice or funding towards the video to which the Deputy refers.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will raise the issue with the Minister, Deputy Ross.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I have not read this report and I have not seen it. It was raised with me by Deputy Calleary earlier. The statement of concern relates to concerns raised by two consultant orthodontists about the delivery of orthodontic services in the Dublin-mid-Leinster area between 1999 and 2001. The concern relates to interrupted orthodontic treatment. In some cases, braces were left in place for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will correspond with the Deputy. I have not yet read the report.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I hear what the Deputy is saying, but I have no way of verifying it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: It is a serious claim. I will ask someone from the office of the Minister, Deputy Harris, to contact the Deputy directly on this matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: Rather than going into the detail of this case, perhaps the Deputy could send me a detailed outline of it. I will look into the issue and try to come back to her.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: Sorry, on the M5-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Minister has just walked into the Chamber. I will raise this matter with him in order to ensure that he raises it with the TII, which is the relevant-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I am not sure he would have been able to stand up in time.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: Certainly, there was a commitment in the Department to review fire safety generally in light of some of the tragedies in the United Kingdom, particularly that relating to Grenfell Tower. I am not sure about the current status of the review but I can revert to the Deputy on both of his questions. I do not have the answers off the top of my head.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will certainly be checking to make sure that all ducks are in a row. I know Belgooly very well. It is right on the edge of my constituency. I will try to get an answer for the Deputy. It is probably unreasonable to expect me to provide a date now. However, I am very familiar with Belgooly and will certainly revert to the Deputy with an answer.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I have many figures in front of me on increased capacity nationally in mental health services, including youth mental health services. I have the numbers of new assistant psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and so on but both Deputies are looking for more detailed information on individual projects. Therefore, I will have to come back to them on that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: Once again, this is a local service. It is an important one. I will have to get a response from the HSE for the Deputy.