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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (13 Mar 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...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will happily pass that on. We have made huge progress in bringing voids back into use, including in Limerick. However, this is clearly an issue if the Deputy is rasing it so I will pass it on and make sure it gets a response.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: Yes, is the direct answer to that question. The Government has committed to a 25% increase in funding. We are also examining the possibility of making some of those units mobile so they can be taken to areas where they are needed rather than expecting people to travel long distances to attend them.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: All I can say is that a review process was being finalised the last time I checked. I will ask the Minister to respond directly to Deputy O'Dea. I presume he has tabled parliamentary questions on the issue.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: Whatever about the needs of the people of Kilcummin in respect of a new sewerage scheme, it is a bit of a stretch to try to connect that with the building of the national children's hospital.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has outlined on many occasions how the increased spending planned for next year will be accommodated. I do not think it has anything to do with a sewerage scheme in County Kerry.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will happily do that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I have a long note on this matter that I will not have time to read into the record. I will ask the Minister to respond directly to Deputy Ó Broin. There are many technical issues linked to this matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for asking that question because it allows me to put on the record that the Government approved yesterday the terms of the CervicalCheck non-disclosure ex gratiascheme, including an independent assessment panel comprising a retired High Court judge, who will act as chair, an independent clinician and a person of good standing. The chair of the independent assessment panel...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I am slow to give the Deputy a detailed response on the hoof. If he could send me the details of the matter, I will ensure that the Department is made aware of the concern he outlines.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: It has been approved by Government and is shortly expected before the House.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I think the industrial relations infrastructure of the State will be called upon again here. There is likely to be a Labour Court hearing on this matter next week. From the perspective of management, the Government and the nursing union, we want to get this issue resolved in a way that is consistent with the agreement that was the basis for the ending of industrial action by nurses....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will have to ask the line Minister to come back to me with that detail because I do not have it here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy knows, we have asked the Public Service Pay Commission to have a look at the Defence Forces specifically and to return with recommendations to the Government on areas where we may be able to respond to some of the concerns relating to pay and working conditions. When we get that report, we will be able to make informed choices.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: We can show those students who will be on the streets in a few days' time that we are serious. For the remainder of this Dáil's lifetime, one area in which the Government certainly wants to see significant change, in the context of policy and delivery, is climate change. We have a new Minister in this area who is preparing to bring recommendations to the Government. We have an...

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I also take the opportunity to thank Patricia. I have been here for over 20 years and Patricia has been a permanent fixture in different parts of this system for nearly a decade longer. I am sure she is a little uncomfortable with us talking about her as the focus of attention today. Normally, she is facilitating the other egos in this House to be the centre of attention. I thank her...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for her comments on the management of the Brexit process by the Government. I agree with what she said about climate change. Many people are ahead of the Government and this House on climate change, in particular young people. It does not surprise me that many of them will want to ensure their voices are heard on the need for the prioritisation of a more urgent response...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: To be clear, I would never suggest we should be curtailing debate in this House on something of this import. We have statements tomorrow on this and we are happy-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: Yes, tomorrow. There is a reason we wanted statements tomorrow and not tonight. We will know a lot more tomorrow.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: To be clear, this was decided by the Business Committee, not the Government.