Written answers
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Public Consultation Process
Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the public consultations held by his Department in 2018 and to date in 2019; the date on which such consultations were held by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50449/19]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with “Reaching Out - Guidelines on Consultation for Public Sector Bodies”, and its 2016 successor, “Consultation Principles and Guidance”, my Department aims to undertake consultation, where appropriate, with citizens in a meaningful and timely manner. The ultimate objective is to ensure better understanding and effective outcomes in relation to a particular policy or legislative proposal. The following table details the public consultations undertaken by my Department during 2018 and to date in 2019.
| Subject matter of public consultation | Date | County |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 06/02/2018 | Limerick |
| Regional Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 08/02/2018 | Galway |
| Regional Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 22/02/2018 | Cork |
| Regional Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 08/03/2018 | Donegal |
| Citizens' Dialogue on the Future of Europe for Community and Voluntary Organisations | 05/04/2018 | Dublin |
| Regional Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 19/04/2018 | Meath |
| National Citizens' Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 09/05/2018 | Dublin |
| Public Consultations on the Government of Ireland’s new International Development Policy, A Better World | 13/09/2018 | Cork |
| Public Consultations on the Government of Ireland’s new International Development Policy, A Better World | 17/09/2018 | Galway |
| Public Consultations on the Government of Ireland’s new International Development Policy, A Better World | 18/09/2018 | Sligo |
| Public Consultations on the Government of Ireland’s new International Development Policy, A Better World | 20/09/2018 | Limerick |
| Public Consultations on the Government of Ireland’s new International Development Policy, A Better World | 02/10/2018 | Dublin |
| 17th Annual Civil Society Forum on Human Rights | 10/12/2018 | Dublin |
| Public Consultation Workshop for the Development of Ireland’s third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security | 17/01/2019 | Cork |
| Public Consultation Workshop for the Development of Ireland’s third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security | 23/01/2019 | Dublin |
| Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe | 20/02/2019 | Kildare |
| Citizens’ Dialogue on Ireland and the Future of Europe | 04/04/2019 | Cavan |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 15/04/2019 | Galway |
| Citizens’ Dialogue on Ireland and the Future of Europe | 16/04/2019 | Kilkenny |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 15/05/2019 | Dublin |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 20/05/2019 | Donegal |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 27/05/2019 | Cork |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 01/07/2019 | Kerry |
| Public Consultation on Ireland’s new diaspora policy | 08/07/2019 | Mayo |
| Civil Society Consultation on Ireland’s fifth national report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | July 2019 | Nationally (via the DFAT Committee) |
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