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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together. The Passport Service has issued over 570,000 passports to date in 2024. The Passport Service is well staffed with a total of 840 staff currently, and is in an excellent position to deliver the level of demand forecasted for this year, even with the busy summer season underway. It is important to note that turnaround times for applications...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ongoing, high-level political engagement with the United States is a priority for the Government and a key objective under Ireland's 'Strategy for the US and Canada 2019–2025'. In February, I visited Washington DC and Chicago for a range of political engagements with key contacts in President Biden's administration and on Capitol Hill, and meetings in Chicago with key political leaders...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s bilateral ties with the Philippines are strong and growing, aided by the establishment of the Irish Embassy in Manila in November 2021 as part of the Global Ireland programme. Diplomatic relations were established in 1984 and this year Ireland and the Philippines celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations. The Embassy of the Philippines in London is accredited to Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The integrity of the Irish passport is the foremost priority of the Passport Service. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 2nd in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens with visa-free access to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this is a paper application which was received on 9thMay 2024. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. This application is within the turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue-by date. I strongly encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I remain deeply concerned by the situation in Myanmar. Since the illegal coup in February 2021, violent conflict has escalated across the country, while the humanitarian and human rights situations continue to deteriorate. The latest United Nations reporting advises that 18.6 million people, a third of the population, are in need of humanitarian assistance across Myanmar. There are 2.7...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: 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 through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR or Naturalisation. Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for these applications were received on the 5thand 6thJune 2024 respectively. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days. I strongly encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 73 together. With regard to the specific application about which the Deputies have enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 29thMay 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department's current Financial Management system records payments to suppliers since 2012 and there are no payments from 2012 to date, to the company named by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, these are paper applications which were received on 15th April 2024. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. The applications are within the standard turnaround time and have not yet reached their issue by date. I strongly encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The targeted sanctions adopted in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are the most expansive and hard-hitting in EU history. Approximately €24.9 billion in assets of individuals and entities listed under sanctions relating to Russia has been frozen across the EU. This includes over €1.9 billion of funds frozen by Irish financial institutions. EU Member States...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Agreements (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: On 14 February 2024, then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain wrote to the President of the European Commission requesting an urgent review of whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Furthermore, the letter requested that the Commission propose appropriate measures for the consideration of the Council,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, supporting documents were received from the applicant on 24 May 2024. The turnaround time following receipt of additional documents is 15 working days. This application is within the turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue-by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, it is estimated that more than €200 billion of immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia are now held in the EU as a result of sanctions. Ireland has been very clear that Russia must be held accountable for the appalling damage caused by its actions. In that context, we have welcomed the recent agreement at EU level to use...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 9 May 2023, my Department provides support to two recognised Veterans Associations which represent all former personnel of the Defence Forces, namely the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA). My Department engages on an ongoing basis with these associations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The wearing of military uniforms in the State is governed by Section 317 of the Defence Act 1954 which prohibits the wearing of a foreign military uniform without Ministerial permission. Requests for persons to enter the State wearing any foreign uniform are dealt with by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Such requests are forwarded to the Department of Defence for observations and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: My Department remains committed to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that supports the recruitment, retention, and advancement of all employees, and actively engage in efforts to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Learning & Development Unit of my Department is...