Written Answers Nos. 394-453
396. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications for persons (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32253/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra425. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicants date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32319/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra436. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a renewal passport application will issue on time to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can fulfil their travel plan. [32333/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra437. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a renewal passport application will issue on time to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can fulfil their travel plan. [32334/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra439. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure a passport for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be processed on time for a travel date of 22 June 2022. [32352/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra450. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an application for a renewed child’s passport (details supplied) will be expedited given that it is expected on 1 July 2022 and the family is travelling on 23 June 2022. [32491/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra451. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32500/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra455. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32530/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra470. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited as it is due on 24 June 2022 and the travel date is 21 June 2022. [32685/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra489. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32707/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 396, 425, 436, 437, 439, 450, 451, 455, 470 and 489 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue-by date.
430. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32324/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra431. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32325/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra432. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32326/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra433. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32327/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra434. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32328/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra438. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a renewal passport application will issue on time to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can fulfil their travel plan. [32335/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra440. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32356/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra442. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance with a passport application will be provided to a person (details supplied) in New Zealand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32377/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra444. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32402/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra453. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32506/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra471. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32689/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra472. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32690/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra474. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32692/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra475. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32693/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra476. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32694/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra477. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs he status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32695/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra478. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32696/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra479. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32697/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra483. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs he status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32701/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra484. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32702/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra486. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32704/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra487. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32705/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra488. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32706/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra501. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32719/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 438, 440, 442, 444, 453, 471, 472, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 483, 484, 486, 487, 488 and 501 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the applications and progressed as appropriate.
449. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Rapid Response Corps Panel will be open for new applicants; if the existing panel members will have to reapply when applications for a new panel are opened; if not, if they will be automatically enrolled if they wish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32489/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Rapid Response Corps is an important element of my Department's humanitarian response capacity, complementing the support to humanitarian agencies which my Department provides through the Irish Aid programme and our diplomacy, including on the Security Council.
The Corps is a roster of dedicated experts drawn from a range of professional backgrounds applicable in humanitarian contexts and willing to be deployed in response to a request from one of four United Nations standby partners with whom my Department has formal arrangements to assist in their response to a humanitarian crisis. The four standby partners are UN OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP.
Deployment is typically at short notice and in response to severe, sudden-onset crises and emergencies. My Department nominates people on the roster with requested skill sets but the decision to accept a nomination is for the requesting standby partner. My officials maintain regular dialogues with each of the standby partners, and with the Standby Partnership Network, on issues relating to the deployment of personnel from our Rapid Response Corps.
Looking forward, it is important that Ireland’s Rapid Response Corps continues to have the evolving range of skillsets required by each of the four UN standby partners so that they can respond quickly and effectively to sudden onset crises. This requires the periodic refreshment of the skills base which Ireland can offer. My officials are currently assessing whether the current roster has the skills necessary to support our standby partners in the evolving global humanitarian context. That assessment will inform how my Department structures the next call for applications to the Corps, which I anticipate would be during 2023.
