Results 161-180 of 47,797 for speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: With regards to the Deputy's query, the FBR Entitlement Team has been engaging with the applicant’s parent in relation to the documentary evidence required in support of expediting the FBR application on stateless grounds.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Functions (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department’s approach to future planning is informed by the Programme for Government 2025 - Securing Ireland’s Future - and the Department’s Statement of Strategy 2025 – 2028. The Statement of Strategy reflects key Government priorities, as set out in the Programme for Government, and how the Department will work to achieve them to deliver meaningful...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: In June, the Government approved the General Scheme of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill. The main purpose of the Bill is to prohibit the importation of goods into the State from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. The Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade held a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Greece. There have been many positive developments during the past half-century of working closely together in the bilateral and multilateral fields. Today, Ireland and Greece share a rich bilateral relationship marked by strong economic ties, our unique cultural heritages and the close...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 222 together. The Windsor Framework, an agreement reached between the EU and UK in 2023, acknowledges the unique circumstances on the all-island of Ireland within the context of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU in 2016. Through the Windsor Framework, the gains of the Good Friday Agreement have been protected, while also...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. FBR, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: Along with our EU partners, Ireland supports a comprehensive, peaceful, and sustainable settlement of the Transnistrian conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova within its internationally recognised borders. Moldova was granted EU candidate country status in June 2022 and the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Moldova in December...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that officials in my Department, including in the Consulate General in Munich, are aware of this case and are providing consular assistance. A dedicated consular officer in the Consulate has been assigned to Mr Tatlow-Devally’s family and they remain in close contact. The consular officer has provided support and advice to Mr Tatlow-Devally and his family in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR or Naturalisation. Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available within the time frame sought. I will arrange to have this information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The primary function of training in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. Where relevant training is not available on-island, it is often necessary for Defence Forces personnel to attend training institutions overseas. I am advised by the military authorities that the following specialist training courses not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The primary function of training in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. Where relevant training is not available on-island, it is often necessary for Defence Forces personnel to attend training institutions overseas. I am advised by the military authorities that the following specialist training courses were...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The mission of the Army Equitation School is to promote the Irish Horse through participation in international competition at the highest level. The Army Equitation School has discharged this task with considerable distinction down through the years and, through its participation and numerous successes in equitation events at home and abroad, it has successfully promoted the qualities of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Communications (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy Gould for the years 2020 to date is set out in tabular form below: Year Purpose of spend Company Amount spent 2020 Civilian Recruitment Competition Public Appointments Service (PAS) €3,446.28 2020 Be Winter Ready, Be Summer Ready ad campaign ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department will always work to ensure the Defence Forces can engage with communities across the State, where possible. It is important to note that my Department's Community Support Unit receives significant volumes of requests Community Supports. The Community Support process requires the event organisers to contact my Department at communitysupport@defence.ie. They will be sent an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The costs associated with ATCP duties at Shannon Airport for 2022 to date are currently being collated and therefore it is not possible to provide that information within the time available. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information is made available to me by the military authorities. The figures in respect of 2018 to 2021 are set out in the table below. Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Functions (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: My department’s approach to future planning is informed by Securing Ireland’s Future the Programme for Government 2025 and the Department of Defence and Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2025–2028 which reflect the Government’s commitment to transforming the Defence Forces into a modern, fit for purpose organisation to defend the State and meet the challenges of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of Defence and Defence Forces operate a joint planning working group which reviews planning applications likely to have a potential impact on Defence Forces infrastructure and operations. If necessary, submissions can be made to the relevant planning authority with respect to a specific development in line with operational needs and taking congisance of overall Government...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Coast Guard Service (12 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: At the outset, the Deputy should be note that my Department's role in this matter pertains to a planning condition applied by the planning authority. It is, in the first instance, a matter for the planning authority to apply and enforce such planning conditions. My Department has no role in relation to planning enforcement. In line with conditions set out in the planning authority's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2025)

Simon Harris: I will only unilaterally agree on behalf of the Government but it is a very sensible suggestion. This is certainly not a new area but it is a relatively new area that Members in this House, people in local authorities, citizens and people new to our country are all trying to grapple and engage with. I am not seeking to be divisive here but the debate should not be hijacked by anybody nor...