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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...and likeminded countries to expel Russia on 16 March. Ireland joined over 40 States in referring the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court. Ireland will provide a further €3 million in funding to the ICC, which will assist with regard to all situations before the court, including Ukraine. We also welcomed the establishment by the UN Human Rights Council of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 295 together. As of 23 May 2022, there were 58,400 online passport applications in the Passport Service system for children aged thirteen and under.  Over half a million passports have been issued so far this year. Last year, 634,000 passports were issued in the whole year. In five months the Passport Service has issued over 80% of the total...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...their content in any form in the EU or attract advertising.  A complete import ban on all Russian oil is also proposed, to be introduced in an orderly and staged fashion. Ireland has allocated €20 million in direct humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries via the International Committee of the Red Cross and UN agencies. Additionally, at EU level,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: On 5 April, the European Council authorised the disbursement of €150 million in loans and grants to Moldova in the coming months to support its financial stability and substantive reform agenda. Also on 5 April, Germany, France, and Romania hosted EU Member States, including Ireland, as well as other international partners at the Moldova Support Conference “Bridge of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Yemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driven by seven years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of public institutions and services which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. Ireland fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to bring about a political resolution to the conflict in Yemen. I have held...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (4 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...of the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).  The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a long and trusted humanitarian partner of Ireland and will receive €5 million as part of the announced €20 million Irish humanitarian aid package to support Ukrainians in-country and in refugee host countries. Irish Aid also provided...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: Over 5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s further, large-##scale invasion began on 24 February. With our partners in the international community, Ireland is resolute in our solidarity and support for Ukraine.  Ireland has welcomed over 25,000 people fleeing the war in Ukraine to date.  Ireland, along with other EU Member States, activated the Temporary...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (24 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...multiple fora. Yemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driven by seven years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of public institutions and services which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. There is very strong consensus across the EU in support of the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to bring about a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (23 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: Yemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driven by seven years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of public institutions and services which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. Ireland fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to bring about a political resolution to the conflict in Yemen. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (22 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: Yemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driven by seven years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of public institutions and services which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. Ireland fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to bring about a political resolution to the conflict in Yemen. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...;s solidarity with Ukraine, bilateral contact with the representatives of Ukraine and of the Russian Federation in Ireland and the provision of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Ireland has committed €20 million in humanitarian aid to help mitigate the impact of the Russian further invasion of Ukraine on the lives of ordinary people. In addition, the EU has agreed a package of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together. Following the launch of the 5 year Built Infrastructure Programme for the Defence Forces in 2020, significant progress has been made in delivery on modernising the DF built environment. A number of significant projects were delivered/completed during 2021 including: - Construction of 2 new gymnasia at Sarsfields Barracks, Limerick and at...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...with a range of matters across the defence sector. I welcome this opportunity to engage with the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence to consider the 2022 Revised Estimates for Vote 35 - Army Pensions, and Vote 36 - Defence. I have a short opening statement that sets out the overall position and updates members on some recent developments within the defence sector. As members...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Feb 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 365 and 368 together. The tables below outline the numbers of passport applications on hand with the Passport Service from overseas by country. Table 1 details the number of complete online applications that are with the Passport Service for processing. Table 2 details the number of incomplete online applications that require additional action by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (8 Feb 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...now has the highest number of people in emergency food insecurity in the world. In response, Ireland through its Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, Irish Aid, has provided over € 5 million in 2021 - a fivefold increase - in humanitarian funding to Afghanistan. This funding has been allocated to the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Afghanistan...

Seanad: Passport Office Service: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...this is an issue that many public representatives have spoken about and it is a service they engage with regularly. The passport service is facing its busiest year to date with an estimated 1.7 million passport applications expected this year. This is due to pent-up demand following Covid-19 public health restrictions over the past two years. I will put that figure of 1.7 million into...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (27 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Afghanistan is now the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Nearly 23 million Afghans face acute food insecurity. The UN launched its largest ever humanitarian funding appeal on 11 January seeking approximately $5 billion to meet the immense needs within Afghanistan and of Afghan refugees in the region. A donor-pledging conference on Afghanistan is likely to take place in March and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 58 together. Ireland remains active in discussions on Afghanistan both at EU level and at the UN Security Council, where it has featured regularly on the agenda since the Taliban takeover in August 2021. Promoting human rights and the protection of civilians are key priorities for Ireland on the Security Council. We have consistently advocated for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (26 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...) set out the Government’s overarching investment strategy and capital budget for the period 2021-2030. In this context, the National Development Plan allocated multi-annual capital funding of €566 million to the Department of Defence out to 2025, with an allocation of €141 million provided for 2022. Among the major capital projects set to be prioritised over the...