Results 13,801-13,820 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Israeli Settlements (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the extension of Israeli settlements in the occupied Syrian Golan, and of the broader difficulties faced by the people in this area, which are certainly a cause for concern. Officials from my Department have recently met with NGOs operating in the Golan, and remain in contact with them. In the occupied Syrian Golan, as in the West Bank, the introduction and settlement of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: As a co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the Government, working with the British Government, is continuing to work intensively to support the effective operation of all of its institutions and to ensure that the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts is fully protected and respected in the context of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Government has spared no effort in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: The United States is an important partner for Ireland and the Government’s priority is to ensure that the long standing and warm relationship between Ireland and the US endures, in the interests of Ireland and of Irish citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. With that in mind, and as is the case with all of our bilateral relationships, we engage with the US administration on an ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: The Government is determined to ensure that the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts is fully protected and respected in the context of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and this has been a headline priority since the UK referendum result. As co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the Government has a solemn responsibility to protect the Agreement in all its parts and the gains of...

Permanent Structured Cooperation: Motion (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: That is a fair point.

Permanent Structured Cooperation: Motion (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland’s participation in Permanent Structured Cooperation, pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. In commending the motion, I firstly wish to confirm that the Government is fully satisfied that Ireland's participation in PESCO will enhance the capability of UN-mandated missions engaged in...

Permanent Structured Cooperation: Motion (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: I understand they will be. My apologies. If not, if my office is listening, it should get them here. It is also worth noting that the matter of Ireland's intention to participate in PESCO has been the subject of further extensive discussions. It has been the subject of European Council and Foreign Affairs Council conclusions which have been debated and discussed in this House and its...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: -----and Israel's security concerns are addressed. We certainly would like to see the very difficult and sensitive issues of Jerusalem addressed in a way that is fair to both sides in that agreed settlement. That is why we are so uncomfortable with what happened yesterday because it recognises the ambitions of one side and not the other. I do not think we should be responding to what...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: We are waiting for, and want to support, a new peace initiative that can get people around a negotiating table to get an outcome that both sides can live with.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: It is not waffle.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: The fact that the Deputy cannot accept the answer says a lot.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy also does not know what is going on in the region.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: It is impossible for me to comment on a case that I do not have any detail of.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: All I would say is-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: -----that the Government has taken initiatives recently and again in the budget to try to provide low-cost finance to support cashflow for farmers, particularly in the context of a response to Brexit. We will continue to work with the banks on issues like that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is that it is being drafted but I will try to come back with a more accurate date.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: Before the Minister for Health replies I would like to use the opportunity, as Deputy Niall Collins did earlier, to recognise the role of An Garda Síochána in responding to organised crime and the drugs trade, and the serving member of the force who was shot this morning. I am glad to say his injury is not serious but it is a reminder to us of the extraordinary work the force is...

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: I remember having this debate with the Deputy when I was in the line Department. I said at the time that it was not for politicians to decide the medications prescribed in the Defence Forces or anywhere else because we were not qualified to do so. The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces have consistently sought to ensure responsible decisions are made, on the back of the best...

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: For many people who have used Lariam, including me, it has been very successful. There are individuals who are vulnerable to the drug, but not every case against the State is the same. The Department and the Defence Forces must make a decision on whether there is a precedent that needs to be adhered to following the settling of a particular case. It is unreasonable of the Deputy to ask me...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: We will move to do so when we consider it will helpful to do so.