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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (2 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: The OPCW was requested by the UK to independently verify the toxic chemical used in the Salisbury attack. The OPCW was not investigating the circumstances of the poisoning or responsibility for it. Following on from extensive briefings by the United Kingdom at senior official level and to EU Foreign Ministers, UK Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the European Council on 22 March 2018....

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the state of play regarding the Brexit negotiations. As Senators will have seen, we had a very productive time yesterday in Dundalk with the Taoiseach and the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, at the fourth plenary meeting of the all-island civic dialogue. I will say a little more about that later. Before doing so, however, I wish to...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: The figure is 208, actually.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: That was last November. The Senator needs an update.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: I thought Senator Craughwell would get the barracks in all right.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Senators for their engagement. I am sure we will be talking about Brexit in this House again. I know there is a lot of interest in it, and indeed in other issues linked to Northern Ireland and our relationships on this island.Of course there is an impatience for certainty in these negotiations. Often, when people speak about Brexit in this House or in the Dáil, there is a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: I received an invitation from the Ambassador of Israel to attend an official reception to mark Israel’s Independence Day, which this year also marked the seventieth anniversary of Israel’s independence. I know that this is an important day for the Israeli people. For scheduling reasons, I was unable to attend, and my regrets were conveyed to the Ambassador.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: On 20 March last, the European Court of Human Rights issued its judgment on the Government’s application for a revision of the ruling in the 1978 Ireland v UK case. The ruling is being fully considered by the Government. It is important to note that, although the Court dismissed the Government’s application for a revision, nothing in the ruling alters the Court’s...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 74 together. Over the course of many months, the Irish and British Governments, as co-guarantors of the Good Friday Agreement, have worked tirelessly to support and facilitate the parties in their efforts to form a Northern Ireland Executive. The devolved, power-sharing institutions are at the heart of the Good Friday Agreement and are the best means...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (1 May 2018)

Simon Coveney: In addition to my personal engagement on Brexit issues, which are a top priority for me and my Department, I have weekly meetings with my senior officials in relation to the Article 50 negotiations. We discuss both Irish specific issues as well as those on the discussion with regard to the EU’s future relationship with the UK, which are also vitally important for Ireland. I am also...

Irish Aid Programme: Motion (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Defence for undertaking this timely review of Ireland’s development co-operation. I am pleased that Oireachtas Members have borne witness to the great work which the Irish Aid programme does in tackling poverty and in responding to humanitarian crises and natural disasters. As a people, we can be proud of the work which is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: Not during this session, I am afraid. However, it is on the list.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I do not think it is appropriate that I respond to an individual case, but if the Deputy would like to send me on the details I will make sure the Minister for Health gets them.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: This is an area in which I have a lot of personal interest. I do not think it is credible to say that drift net fishing for salmon did not have an impact on salmon stocks. There are, of course, other issues that need to be investigated fully by the State, but it is very unlikely we will see a reversal of the drift net ban.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is there is an ongoing discussion between Horse Racing Ireland, the local authority and the Department concerned, from a housing and education point of view, in terms of a potential school.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I will try to be brief because I hope we will have an opportunity for statements on Brexit. There will be statements in the Seanad next week, and certainly there will be an opportunity for them in this House soon. There is a lot going on with regard to this issue. All I will do is to ask colleagues for their co-operation when we talk about Brexit and the negotiations to ensure people are...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I will have to get the Minister, Deputy Creed, to come back to the Deputy on that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I thank all the Deputies who took the time to come to the briefing. There was standing room only, which reflects the interest and involvement many Members have in and with the passport service. The Ceann Comhairle is also very familiar with that. At this time of year we take on a lot of extra temporary staff to deal with the increased demand through the summer months. We had particular...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy indicated, the national review panel is reviewing this case. The Minister has received correspondence from the solicitor involved in the tragic case to which the Deputy referred The Minister is considering whether she should make a recommendation to Government as to whether we would look at a different form of review. That decision has not yet been made but it is certainly...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Simon Coveney: I am afraid I will have to ask the Minister for Health to get back to the Deputy on that issue. I do not have an exact date.