Results 21-40 of 458 for going forward speaker:Micheál Martin

International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: I move amendment No. 2: A. To insert the following after "ongoing bombardment of Gaza by Israel;": "reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on 7th October, 2023"; B. to delete "call on Israel to immediately implement fully" and substitute "reiterate its call on Israel to immediately implement fully"; C. to delete "file a declaration...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., education and so forth. This really is a crisis of governance in Northern Ireland. The strike, and the full participation in it, is a manifestation of people's anger and frustration at what is going on. I agree with Deputy Howlin. That has been my view for a while. However, the election that took place should be validated insofar as the First Minister and deputy First Minister...

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...idea was that if thousands of cases were coming in, the judge would have an entitlement at some stage to say they could make conclusions. The judge has made very clear to me that the tribunal is going to hear all cases, and that if it ever gets to a stage when that could have to be invoked, it will be. On most of the other substantive issues, we had agreed on the legitimate issues the...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...collapse of the health system in large parts of Gaza with 65 per cent of hospitals now shut and the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning of widespread death from preventable diseases; condemns the ongoing bombardment of Gaza; highlights the urgent need for full, safe, and unhindered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid by UN agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs);...

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: I have to go into the other House to take defence questions in about 20 minutes. I am pleased to join with those who contributed to the debate on the motion put forward by Senator Byrne, which raises a number of important issues, many of which are also of considerable interest to the Government. I agree that it is timely to have this discussion now, following the visit to Ireland last week...

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., in the past year and a half. I do not see how that helps us in advancing the agendas, principles and values we have. I am digressing a bit. Ireland’s trade with China, and importantly our goods exports to China, have trebled in the past five years. There is an economic interdependence globally and globalisation is not going away. The Government will continue to support many...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...is progressing two Bills to amend the Defence Acts.In December I welcomed the Government's approval for the drafting of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023. This is the first of two Bills which I intend to bring forward in the next year to drive forward the cultural transformation of the Defence Forces. I expect to bring the General Scheme of the first Bill to Government shortly. In...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...tests. In addition to the above, I recently announced new changes to the existing Naval Service allowances, as a means of simplifying current structures, by consolidating the daily allowance and the sea-going commitment scheme into one enhanced allowance. This is in line with the Commission on Defence Forces recommendation to replace existing sea-going allowances with less complex...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: .... I would like to assure the Deputy that it is my intention, and that of the Chief of Staff, to ensure that the momentum behind the regeneration of the RDF will be maintained, thereby enabling us, going forward, to create a Reserve Defence Force that can seamlessly train, operate and deploy with the Permanent Defence Force, both nationally and internationally.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...two issues, namely, the constitutional amendments and the review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. She consistently endeavours to characterise the Government's position as one of patronising women. She is entitled to her perspectives but so are people on the Government side of the House. I do not believe her characterisation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...on March 23rd of this year, and included the status of each of the 38 early actions in tabular form. To date 37 out of the 38 Early Actions from the High Level Action Plan have been completed, with work ongoing on the Working Time Directive. Some specific initiatives included the immediate commencement of planning for military radar capabilities, including primary radar, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...on March 23rd of this year, and included the status of each of the 38 early actions in tabular form. To date 37 out of the 38 Early Actions from the High Level Action Plan have been completed, with work ongoing on the Working Time Directive. Some specific initiatives included the immediate commencement of planning for military radar capabilities, including primary radar, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...on March 23rd of this year, and included the status of each of the 38 early actions in tabular form. To date 37 out of the 38 Early Actions from the High Level Action Plan have been completed, with work ongoing on the Working Time Directive. Some specific initiatives included the immediate commencement of planning for military radar capabilities, including primary radar, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Priorities (12 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...has progressed a number of activities relating to recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces, and related HR issues including commissioning from the ranks, the re-entry of former PDF personnel with specific skills, a sea-going commitment scheme for Naval Service Personnel, an Air Corps Service Commitment Scheme, the Naval Service Tax Credit and extending service limits for Privates,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...on March 23rd of this year, and included the status of each of the 38 early actions in tabular form. To date 37 out of the 38 Early Actions from the High Level Action Plan have been completed, with work ongoing on the Working Time Directive. Some specific initiatives included the immediate commencement of planning for military radar capabilities, including primary radar, the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: I will speak to the Minister for housing on that. I doubt it is as simple as that. As soon as you do something like that a whole host of people in this House and elsewhere will come forward to say that you have to go through the proper planning process.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Richardson, who brought her extensive academic expertise to bear and managed the proceedings over the four days with grace and skill. Professor Richardson's report was published a number of weeks ago. Having reflected on its findings, I wish to address the future direction of our international security policy. When I first addressed the Dáil on the subject of a consultative forum...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...that are core to the issues that have been raised are dealt with. That is legal parlance and had transferred, I understand, between the Attorney General and the legal advisers when they were going through various aspects and various amendments that were coming forward.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...be implementedMuch progress has been achieved since the Commission’s report was published, with 12 recommendations implemented and a further 6 to be completed by the end of the year. This includes:Existing Sea-going Allowances have been replaced with less complex Sea-going Duty Measures through the approval to increase patrol duty allowance. There will be double payment after ten...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ....In addition to the above, I recently announced new changes to the the existing Naval Service allowances, as a means of simplifying current structures, by consolidating the daily allowance and the sea-going commitment scheme into one enhanced allowance. This is in line with the Commission on Defence Forces recommendation to replace existing sea-going allowances with less complex measures....