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Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is the inference that is not accurate.

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I spoke to Deputy McDonald.

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: As the Taoiseach has said, Ireland and the UK share profound and strong ties across many areas, which have benefitted greatly from both countries' membership of the EU. There could never in my view, therefore, be a positive outcome to our closest neighbour and friend leaving a European Union that we joined together in 1973. That remains the case today. While we respect the UK vote, we...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Fees (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service does not provide a reduced fee to any category of adult applicant for a passport, whether for the renewal of a passport or for a first time application. A reduced fee is applied on applications for passports for minors in recognition of the fact that a minor’s passport is valid for only five years. Most adult passports will be issued for a period of ten years. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: Under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Freedom of religious expression is also a cornerstone of any functioning democracy, and those rights must be guaranteed. Acts of violence and discrimination based on religion or belief, committed in the name of religion or national security, whether by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: The peace process in the Middle East is currently at a standstill, and I have made clear my view that the international community needs to do more to attempt to break this deadlock. The violent events in recent months have clearly demonstrated the risks of the continued absence of political progress. Ireland has worked consistently to maintain an international focus on the issue, and support...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together. The situation in Nicaragua remains deeply concerning. The reports of violence, arbitrary detention, and persecution of civil society leaders, peaceful protesters and those who have assisted them paint a troubling picture of repression. I once again strongly condemn any use of violence and reiterate my calls on all actors to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: With respect, this seems to be a Sinn Féin approach. That party judges people on the basis of them as individuals.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: We will judge people by what they do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: He is not the President of Brazil yet. The job of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is to have appropriate relations with countries around the world. I do not write off our entire relationship with Brazil because we disagree. Clearly, I disagree with much of what he has said but he is the Brazilian President-elect who has been democratically elected and we will judge him on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I did not say that Ireland was concerned about its exports.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is not the subtext.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is not the subtext. It suits Deputy Crowe's sub-text.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I have not expressed any support for this particular individual. For the Deputy to start talking about people's past and their role now in politics is a bit rich from his party.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I will develop it, if you want me to. Sit down and let me develop it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: My job, as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, is to uphold Irish values and to look for Irish interests in terms of the relationships that we have abroad. Of course, there is concern about the direction that politics has taken in Brazil but we will have to work with the new President. We will have to build a relationship with that Government. We will be critical of him or any other...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Acting Chairman will probably have to wait for a Minister to come in.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: All I can say is we want to try to do as much as possible to provide an avenue by which Irish people who want to travel to the United States can do so legally. It is really important that we continue a tradition that has been followed for many decades where there is a continuing flow of talented, bright, motivated young Irish people to the United States to be part of decision-making,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: The legislation being proposed includes a reciprocal arrangement by which US citizens who want to come to or retire in Ireland, as many would like to do, would be facilitated in so doing in a more streamlined way. It is currently possible to do so, but we could improve the conditions under which it happens. We continue to explore ways by which we could both help the undocumented and ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: Mr. Jair Bolsonaro was elected as President of Brazil on 28 October and will be inaugurated on 1 January 2019. Officials in my Department in Dublin, at the Irish Embassy in Brasília and the Consulate-General in São Paulo followed the election process closely and have continued to monitor political developments since, including proposals the incoming government is considering. It...