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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies Data (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: There are no State agencies, boards or other similar types of bodies under the aegis of my Department and none have been established, disbanded, amalgamated nor have had their functions subsumed back into my Department since 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Personal Injury Claims (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: There are no agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the situation of the Mapuche community in Argentina, and the historic and continued challenges faced by indigenous populations in parts of Latin America. I condemn unreservedly, as I have done on previous occasions, any intimidation, violence, or discrimination perpetrated against indigenous peoples and those seeking to defend their rights, whether in Argentina or elsewhere. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (18 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: I wish, first of all, to reassure the Deputy that the Government remains committed to finding a solution to the plight of the thousands of undocumented Irish citizens resident in the United States. With this in mind, the Government continues to avail of all opportunities to raise US immigration reform and the status of the undocumented Irish with the US administration and with contacts on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (18 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: Dealing with long-outstanding issues relating to the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland are of the utmost importance to the Government. The Programme for a Partnership Government highlights this priority, with specific reference to implementation of the All-Party Dáil motions relating to the Dublin Monaghan bombings. I acknowledge also those across the House who work on a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: The answer to that question is to increase resources and to work with the HSE through its service plan to improve services. Clearly, services are not as good as they need to be in many parts of the country. Waiting lists are too long and we are working to reduce them with some positive results, certainly in the second half of last year. The instances Deputy Doherty outlined are examples of...

Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: No.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: Increased resources are being provided in this area. In my area there is a new air ambulance service which is a community initiative and looking for the support of the HSE. There are multiple initiatives in different parts of the country, particularly in areas where people suffer from rural isolation, where response times are not as good as they need to be. On the precise increase in...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: Undoubtedly, in the future Sligo will be and needs to be a major driver of growth in the north west. In terms of the provision of investment to make sure this will happen, phase 2 of the western distributor road project in Sligo which will open up an IDA Ireland greenfield site for new investment was recently announced. There is a total investment of over €130 million in roads in...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: I do not have the details of the case, but I recognise the Deputy's frustration. They are not the only eight young people who are having difficulties in transitioning from primary to secondary school in terms of the provision of special needs supports. The Deputy has raised the issue with the Minister and I will raise it with him again and make sure he will come back to the Deputy with a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: There was a recognition in government that increases in insurance costs were unsustainable. It was decided to review the insurance industry, an approach which was led by the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, when he held a different brief. For the most part, the report and recommendations have been implemented and resulted in motor insurance premiums stabilising. The changes will have a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: It will happen as soon as possible, but the implementation office needs a chief executive. As I understand it, the post was advertised last Friday.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: Once the British no longer have representation in the European Parliament, if the same number of parliamentarians are to be retained, there will have to be reallocation of seats to other countries. I had a number of discussions in the European Parliament some months ago on that issue, to decide on a recommendation. I do not want to give any detail of that without certainty as I do not want...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach's speech last night to the IFA was reaffirming-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: -----what most people would accept, namely, that Fine Gael is the party that represents farmers most effectively and will continue to do so.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: That is obviously a sore point with some Deputies, but I am afraid it is the truth.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: On broadband, close to seven out of ten premises now have access to high-speed broadband. While that is not enough, the figure will rise to eight out of ten by the end of this year. By 2020 it will be nine out of ten. We are moving to invest significant amounts of public money in ensuring that parts of the country that are not going to get broadband through its normal commercial roll-out...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: -----in the context of the complex contracts that need to be put in place and that the Minister, Deputy Naughten, is managing.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, will respond.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: I take that point. We are doing a lot to try to help students to access college. In particular, there has been a huge effort in respect of student accommodation. There is a lot happening in this city to ensure that students from other parts of the country can find accommodation here. I am sure that before any decisions are made in respect of improving the funding model for third level...