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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: The turnaround timeframe for a passport application will depend, in the first instance, on the channel through which the application was submitted. The Passport Service provides a range of channels to Irish citizens wishing to apply for a passport. These include a postal application system, online passport application service, in person counter application facilities in Dublin and Cork and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: Last week the Italian Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement setting out the position of the Italian Government following remarks made by the Italian Interior Minister that he would create a register of Roma people living in Italy. The Prime Minister’s Office statement said that the Italian Government’s position was that it would not be compiling such a register....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together. The official launch of Ireland’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council will take place at UN Headquarters in New York on 2 July. The Taoiseach and Tánaiste will attend the evening reception. Such formal launches are commonly part of Security Council election campaigns and something which is expected...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Strategic Communications Unit (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: There are a number of staffing appointments and assignments to be made in my Department, including in the context of fulfilling the ambition of the Global Ireland initiative. Exact roles are not yet defined but I anticipate that the individual to whom the Deputy refers will join the senior team in my Department in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foireann Roinne (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: D’earcaigh mo Roinn oifigeach Gaeilge ar leith in mí Aibreáin 2016, ag an grád d’Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin. Tá Gaeilge líofa ag an oifigeach seo, agus roinntear a chuid ama go cothrom idir dualgais Gaeilge agus dualgais eile.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: I want to thank the Deputy for raising these cases. It seems clear from reports we have received that significant challenges persist regarding Honduran citizens’ enjoyment of basic human rights. The situation continues to be a cause of deep concern.I condemn unreservedly violence perpetrated against those seeking to defend their rights or peacefully demonstrate in Honduras, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Passport Service is currently in peak season with the vast majority of applications being received between February and August each year. Over 500,000 applications have been received so far this year. Applications received in the first 5 months of this year have increased by over 8% compared with the same time period last year.The Passport Service offers a variety of channels through...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour was published in September 2008 in accordance with the Standards in Public Office Act 2001. The Code sets out the standards required of civil servants in the performance of their duties. The Code forms part of the terms of employment of all civil servants, who are expected to apply it at all times.The Code requires civil servants to maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: Maintaining frequent contact with EU partners has been a priority for Ireland throughout the Article 50 negotiations process. I discuss Brexit collectively with my EU27 counterparts on a monthly basis at the General Affairs Council (Article 50). This month’s meeting is taking place today. Since the last meeting of the European Council in March, I have met with my counterparts from...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: Perhaps the legislation for which Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh is looking is the children's health Bill, which is due to be published before the House rises for the summer.

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: We will take a look at it.

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: No.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is hard for me to comment on the reasons for difficulties in an individual case.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: If Deputy O'Loughlin provides me with the details, I will convey them to the Minister.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: Both the Taoiseach and I are absolutely committed to moving ahead with directly elected mayors. However, we will first ask people whether they want directed elected mayors. I would also like to see a directly elected mayor in Cork and other cities. That would be an advancement of local democracy and would give people real ownership of their first citizen, who they would elect directly. ...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: Clearly, it should not take five or six hours for an ambulance to reach a patient in any part of the country.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is not acceptable. If Deputy Martin Kenny sends me details of individual cases, I will try and obtain answers on what went wrong and, more important, on what plans are in place to improve the service in future.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: It sounds like a good campaign. Comhairle na nÓg does a great deal of good work for young people. I suggest the Deputy drop a line to the Ministers concerned and try to get a direct answer from them. He can then revert to me if it would be helpful.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: If I may intervene at this point, I acknowledge the strong representations made by Deputy McLoughlin. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, has also raised concerns in this regard. It is now a matter for the line Minister.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is that good progress is being made on all six Garda stations, including Stepaside Garda station, as the Minister, Deputy Madigan, has reminded me. There has been much commentary on the reopening of Stepaside Garda station. My understanding is that the plan is to move ahead quickly with the reopening of these Garda stations. I can get the details on Ballinspittle Garda...