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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (9 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...across the political spectrum. The Taoiseach raised the matter in March this year while meeting with President Biden during his St. Patrick's Day virtual visit. He also discussed the issue of the E3 visa bill, and of creating pathways to citizenship, with the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. I am glad to see that immigration issues, including possible pathways to citizenship, are a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys and Update on Afghanistan: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence (31 Aug 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...' including human rights defenders, those working to protect rights of women and girls and those working with NGOs and international organisations. The Department of Justice is also working to facilitate family reunification visas. We support a recent call on the international community by the President of the European Commission to support the many Afghans displaced in recent months in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Bodies (13 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...welcomed the decision by the United States to revoke Executive Order 13928 and thus to lift the sanctions against senior ICC personnel. We also welcomed the termination of the separate 2019 policy on visa restrictions on certain ICC personnel. There are many examples of good cooperation between the US and the ICC, such as US assistance in arresting individuals indicted by the Court....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the processing of Canadian visas is solely a matter for the Government of Canada, I regret that I am not in a position to advise on this specific case. My advice to those seeking, or in the process of acquiring, a Canadian visa is to engage directly with the Canadian immigration authorities and with officials at Canada’s Visa Application Centre in Dublin. Ireland is deeply...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the processing of US student visas, and the provision of appointments at US Embassies, are solely a matter for the US authorities, I cannot advise on this specific case. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US student or exchange visa is to monitor the US Embassy in Dublin's website and to engage with them directly on visa appointment issues. My officials have, however, raised the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...across the political spectrum. The Taoiseach raised the matter in March this year directly with President Biden during his St. Patrick's Day virtual visit. He also discussed the issue of the E3 visa bill, and of creating pathways to citizenship, with the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. I am glad to see that immigration issues, including possible pathways to citizenship, are a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (24 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...of 2021. We will actively engage with the Administration and Congress, as they pursue comprehensive immigration reform in the US, including through our Embassy in Washington DC. We also continue to pursue the E3 Visa Bill, which, if passed, could allow access to thousands of US visas each year to Irish citizens and we will seek the reintroduction of the Bill to Congress at the earliest...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Student Visas (23 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The processing of US student visas, and the provision of appointments at US Embassies, are solely a matter for the US authorities. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US student visa is to monitor the US Embassy in Dublin's website and to engage with them directly on visa appointment issues. I understand, however, that this is a very difficult and uncertain time for those who wish...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs (Revised) (3 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...in Washington, particularly in Congress and in the Senate, to try to help undocumented Irish in the United States. As the committee will know, we have been working with proposals on an E3 visa system. I do not need to go into all the detail of that but it remains a focus of ours. There are many friends of Ireland helping us on Capitol Hill, and that is important. We have a very good...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (18 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...had moved to the UK prior to their withdrawal from the European Union, it is important to note that EU freedom of movement rules no longer apply with regard to the United Kingdom. New restrictions, including visa requirements for certain categories of travellers, now apply. My Department is aware of reports regarding the recent detention of certain EU citizens in the UK. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...that the Embassy of Ireland in Bangkok is providing all possible consular advice and support to the citizen, including in relation to his welfare as well as regarding local requirements in terms of visa and immigration procedures. As the Deputy will be aware, restrictions on travel to Ireland in the context of COVID-19 are a matter for the Department of Health. I can confirm that all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...immigration reform in the US. We will actively engage with the Administration and Congress on this matter, including through our Embassy in Washington DC. We also continue to pursue the E3 Visa Bill, which, if passed, could allow access to thousands of US visas each year to Irish citizens. We will seek the reintroduction of the Bill at the earliest opportunity. Our Embassy in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...supports in the context of COVID-19, including details of English-speaking doctors where required. As the Deputy will appreciate, our officials are precluded from intervening in or influencing the visa or immigration decisions of other jurisdictions. However, where appropriate, our officials can liaise with local authorities in relation to the welfare of an Irish citizen and request that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions (11 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...exports and to advance Ireland’s prosperity and raise awareness of Ireland as a place to live, study, work, visit and do business. They engage on a range of trade-related issues, including market access, regulatory compliance, visas, phytosanitary issues, and double taxation agreements. The mission network also supports Irish businesses in market, by providing contacts and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...high degree of autonomy under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, expressed its solidarity with the people of Hong Kong, and set out a coordinated response package of measures in various fields, including asylum, migration, visa, and residence policy; controls on exports of specific sensitive equipment and technologies for end use in Hong Kong; and the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (21 Apr 2021)

Simon Coveney: ..., the UK Government has introduced a new immigration system. This means that non-Irish EU citizens who wish to begin employment in the UK while remaining resident outside the UK will need to apply for a visa. Non-EU citizens continue to be subject to the relevant immigration rules in both jurisdictions.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (21 Apr 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...meet the needs of those who are particularly vulnerable. In 2020, over €4.25m was paid to diaspora organisations in the US for ESP and Covid related projects. We also continue to pursue the E3 Visa Bill, which, if passed, could allow access to thousands of US visas each year to Irish citizens, providing new opportunities to live and work in the US. The Taoiseach also discussed...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (24 Mar 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...and political leaders, including last week by the Taoiseach with President Biden as part of his virtual St. Patrick's Day engagements in the US. The Taoiseach also discussed the issue of the E3 visa bill, and of creating pathways to citizenship, with the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. These engagements will continue as we maintain close relations with Members of Congress and contacts...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (24 Mar 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...a number of services to the public in Ireland and through its Embassies and Consulates abroad including passport services, consular services such as authentication and apostille services, and visa services. The methods of payments available depend on the service and the location. These payment methods include debit and credit cards, online payments, bank transfers, bank drafts and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Mar 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...serious illness of a family member or because the applicant requires emergency medical treatment. The urgent service also assists citizens who are resident abroad who require a valid passport for visa purposes or citizens who require a renewal for work purposes. The Passport Service continues to process all renewals for work-related travel where evidence is provided. Where it is a...