Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 February 2021
90. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a copy of Ireland's national implementation plan for the civilian CSDP compact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6047/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland was a leading advocate for the EU's Civilian CSDP Compact, which was adopted in November 2018. Civilian CSDP is a vital element in the implementation of the EU’s Global Strategy and the Compact will make it more capable, flexible and responsive to the needs of our external partners.
Through Civilian CSDP, the EU engages with partners to support them in building capacity around Rule of Law, policing and civil administration, which are vital to establishing and maintaining the security and stability which their societies require to thrive. The Compact will also enhance the capacity of the EU to respond to new and emerging challenges in our neighbourhood.
Ireland finalised its National Implementation Plan for the Civilian CSDP Compact in November 2019, covering the period to 2023. It was presented at the inaugural Civilian CSDP Annual Review Conference held in Brussels that same month. I am attaching a copy to this response.
Our National Implementation Plan includes a range of actions designed to further, at a national level, the 22 commitments agreed in the Compact. Progress on implementation of the compact was discussed at the second Annual Review Conference, held virtually in Brussels in November 2020.
