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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...divisive issue within the US political system for decades, with pronounced disagreement, even within the same political parties, on the best way to deal with an issue which directly affects over 11 million people. The Government, at both political and official level, has consistently engaged with both parties in a bipartisan way to address our longstanding concerns and this continues to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: The budget for the Emigrant Support Programme in 2017 was €11.595 million, this in line with budget levels in recent years and also stands as the budget for 2018. An increase of 5% on the 2017 budget would cost €579,750. An increase of 10% on the 2017 budget would cost €1,159,500. An increase of 15% on the 2017 budget would cost €1,739,250. An increase of 20%...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Peace and Reconciliation Programme (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...in 1982 to support civil society organisations in creating better understanding between the people and traditions of the island of Ireland, and also between Ireland and Britain. Over €48 million has been allocated to over 2,000 projects. As part of the 2014 Stormont House Agreement, the Government committed to the continued allocation of €2.7 million annually to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...a deeply divisive issue within the US political system for decades with pronounced disagreement, even within the same political parties, on the best way to deal with an issue which directly affects over 11 million people. The Government has consistently engaged with both parties in a bipartisan way to address our longstanding concerns and this continues to be our approach. During my...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...a deeply divisive issue within the US political system for decades, with pronounced disagreement, even within the same political parties, on the best way to deal with an issue which directly affects over 11 million people. The Government has consistently engaged with both parties in a bipartisan way to address our longstanding concerns and this continues to be our approach. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Oct 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...a deeply divisive issue within the US political system for decades, with pronounced disagreement, even within the same political parties, on the best way to deal with a problem which directly affects over 11 million people. The Government has always tried to work with both parties in a bipartisan way to address our longstanding concerns and this continues to be our approach. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (17 Oct 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...in light of recent developments in the area of immigration under the new U.S. Administration. The changed political landscape in the US has resulted in a renewed focus on the plight of the many millions of undocumented people living in the US, including thousands of Irish citizens. Ireland’s diplomatic representatives in the U.S continue to take every opportunity to raise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (21 Sep 2017)

Simon Coveney: The situation in Syria continues to be a matter of grave concern. About 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria including 6.3 million internally displaced people, 1.5 million are living under siege conditions, and a further 5 million Syrian refugees have fled to neighbouring countries and the wider region. Clearly, the situation at present is far from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...innovative service. As this campaign remains ongoing and relevant invoices have yet to be received, data on this expenditure is not yet available. Advertising costs for 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017 are listed in table 5. Website Development The costs listed in table 6 refer to both maintenance and development of the Department’s 84 websites (including www.dfa.ie,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Coveney: The situation in Syria continues to be a matter of grave concern. 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria including 6.3 million internally displaced people, 1.5 million are living under siege conditions which gives rise to serious protection concerns, and a further 5 million Syrian refugees have fled to neighbouring countries and the wider region. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Expenditure (12 Apr 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...unemployed persons through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), which is the largest social inclusion intervention of its kind in the State.  SICAP was rolled out in April 2015 and will run until 31 December 2017. Its aim is to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long-term unemployment through local engagement and partnership between...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (6 Apr 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. One of the 5 Pillars of the Government's Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan is focused specifically on addressing homelessness and sets out a range of integrated measures through which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...by investment in enabling physical and social infrastructure. This broad approach is enshrined in the 10 principles of national policy set out in the National Planning Policy Statement 2015, Principle 2 of which states that: “Planning must proactively drive and support sustainable development, integrating consideration of its economic, social and environmental aspects at the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: RAPID Programme (4 Apr 2017)

Simon Coveney: The Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID) Programme was launched in February 2001.  It was a focused Government initiative targeting State resources at 51 of the most disadvantaged urban areas in the Country.   The Programme was aimed at improving the quality of life and the opportunities available to residents of the most disadvantaged...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Regeneration (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: Pillar 5 of the Government's Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing andHomelessnessis specifically focused on Utilising Existing Housing Stock, with a key objective of ensuring that the existing vacant housing stock throughout the country and across all forms of tenure, in both the public and private sectors, is used to the optimum degree possible. In this regard, Action 5.1 of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: Pillar 5 of the Government's Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing andHomelessnessis specifically focused on utilising Existing Housing Stock, with a key objective of ensuring that the existing vacant housing stock throughout the country and across all forms of tenure, in both the public and private sectors, is used to the optimum degree possible. To this end, the Housing Agency, which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...can be brought back into use as new homes for families on local authority waiting lists this year. This funding represents a frontloading of the €140m being made available for the scheme over the next 5 years. Over the period 2016 to 2021, it is anticipated that up to 3,500 units will be secured for social housing under this scheme. Funding to support the cost of bringing new...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, under-supply of housing across all tenures is at the heart of the significant challenges which exist in the housing sector. At an overall level, 25,000 new homes per year are targeted to meet demand nationally. The key objective of the Government's Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness is to increase and accelerate housing delivery, across...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (2 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...can be brought back into use as new homes for families on local authority waiting lists this year. This funding represents a frontloading of the €140m being made available for the scheme over the next 5 years. Over the period 2016 to 2021, it is anticipated that up to 3,500 units will be secured for social housing under this scheme. Local Authorities are encouraged to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (1 Mar 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...can be brought back into use as new homes for families on local authority waiting lists this year. This funding represents a frontloading of the €140m being made available for the scheme over the next 5 years. Over the period 2016 to 2021, it is anticipated that up to 3,500 units will be secured for social housing under this scheme. I will be carefully monitoring the scheme in...