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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In view of the time period covered by the question, it will take some time to compile the information requested. I will revert soonest to the Deputy with details of any EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that the Department of Foreign Affairs has paid into or was in receipt of funds from since 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Irish Government views the terrible events which resulted in the deaths of a large proportion of the Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire as a tragedy, and has expressed deepest sympathy for the enormous suffering of the Armenian people during this period. The term ‘genocide’ has a particular meaning under international law. The Government has not taken a stance on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Entitlement to Irish citizenship is determined by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, under which Irish citizenship may be obtained by birth, by descent, or by naturalisation. My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this is a paper application which was received on 3 April 2024. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. This application is within the current turnaround times and has not yet reached its issue by date. The public offices of the Passport Service in Dublin 2 and in Cork operate a four-day Urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland's overall financial support to Ukraine since February 2022 amounts to some €340 million, comprised of over €90 million in stabilisation and humanitarian funding and commitments of approximately €250 million in non-lethal military assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF). Within these overall figures, funding for humanitarian assistance by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: As I set out in response to previous Parliamentary Questions, most recently Question No. 131 of 18 April 2024, Ireland intends to file a Declaration of Intervention in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice only after South Africa has filed its Memorial. On 5 April, the ICJ made an Order setting time-limits...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: As I stated in Dáil Éireann on 9 April, it is my intention to bring a formal proposal on recognition to Government following the completion of discussions with international partners. These discussions are ongoing. The manner in which Ireland and likeminded partners could support regional efforts to return to a political pathway towards a sustainable and peaceful resolution of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that in order for an individual to finalise their discharge, they must present in person to their home unit to complete the discharge procedure, in accordance with Defence Forces Regulations. This includes inter alia a discharge medical and settlement of any outstanding undertaking. The Defence Forces ordinarily do not discharge members in absentia.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: There are currently no employees within my Department or within bodies under the aegis of my Department who are suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations. The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board and its secretary is provided from the staff of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality issues in the Defence Forces in March 2023, I set out my priority to develop one Strategic Framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces, fully understood by everyone, that has the appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms, and is properly resourced. The purpose of the Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan remain an issue of concern for Ireland and the European Union. Ireland joined EU leaders in condemning Azerbaijan’s military escalation in September 2023 and calling for a return to dialogue. The military operation resulted in the mass exodus to Armenia of over 100,000 people – almost the entire ethnic Armenian population of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of reports regarding the incident in question. The incident described took place in the context of a protest within Berlin’s government district. I understand that the rules surrounding this protest related to all languages other than English and German, and not to Irish in particular. There are domestic German administrative and legal avenues open to the group to raise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of reports regarding the incident in question. The incident described took place in the context of a protest within Berlin’s government district. I understand that the rules surrounding this protest related to all languages other than English and German, and not to Irish in particular. There are domestic German administrative and legal avenues open to the group to raise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 25th April 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I travelled to Egypt and Jordan from 23 – 25 April 2024 as part of this Government’s continued efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both Egypt and Jordan are at the forefront of regional and international efforts to halt the conflict in Gaza, address the dire humanitarian situation and resume a meaningful political...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Media Sector (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In December 2020, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the establishment of the Global Ireland Media Challenge Fund (GIMCF) on a pilot basis. The Fund aims to support the provision of information about major geo-political developments and the changing nature of Ireland’s role in the world, to the public in Ireland, by helping build the capacity of Irish media outlets to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 25 April 2024. The Passport Service has reviewed the application, taken action as appropriate and contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the application, taken action as appropriate and contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68, 84, 85 and 86 together. The Passport Service is successfully meeting high demand for passports and has issued over 400,000 passports this year to date. Adequate staffing of the Passport Service to respond to demand continues to be a priority for the Department in 2024 and is an issue that is kept under constant review. Demand for passports fluctuates...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service has issued over 400,000 passports to date this year. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days and over 90% of applicants now apply online. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for their passport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a user-friendly, efficient service that consistently offers...