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Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: They will identify the United States all of the time. That is fine. I do not believe US foreign policy is correct in all areas, but I recognise the huge Irish-American diaspora. I do not believe in boycotting Hewlett-Packard or Intel. The Deputies opposite would cause the loss of thousands of jobs in this country, if their reckless policies were pursued. I do not believe in doing that....

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----or definition of neutrality-----

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am talking about a general debate. We know what happens-----

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----in referendums and so on. Third, in the view of the Government, the motion fails to adequately reflect the reality of the situation in terms of the use of Shannon Airport. I know this is a hardy perennial for the Deputies opposite, but as the Government has repeatedly set out, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance. This...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Let me reiterate once again that there are no transports of weaponry via Shannon or any other Irish airport to Israel, nor are the US troops transiting Shannon going to Israel or any other active conflict. In short, from a Government perspective, the motion as presented is ill-conceived, partisan and inherently problematic. It fails to demonstrate an understanding of what the policy of...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Last year's consultative forum was a very important forum. What was striking were the attempts of the Deputies opposite to stop it from ever happening. That fundamentally undermined democracy itself. There is already strong intolerance of democracy from the Deputies opposite. It is their way or the highway. Ireland's position on the Middle East over the past three decades and more has...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is the truth.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: It has always puzzled me why Sinn Féin's-----

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----social media platforms were never used extensively to promote its ideas around Palestine. Those are the realities.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Sinn Féin's main focus in the United States is fundraising not raising issues around foreign policy.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is the reality. That is a fact.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: We are militarily neutral as a country. We are not politically neutral. We will stand for human rights, freedom, democracy, and the rules-based international order. This approach suffuses everything we do, whether it relates to the conflict in Gaza or the invasion of Ukraine. Our international engagement is also underpinned by a significant investment in our security and defence...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am grateful for the opportunity to talk about the current state of the world, Ireland's place in the world and our country's policy of military neutrality. Given the language used in the motion, it is useful to begin with an examination of what we mean when we talk about military neutrality. Simply put, our policy of military neutrality, as practised by successive Governments, means...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (29 May 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, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. FBR applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In coordination with the Department of the Taoiseach and other relevant Government Departments and authorities, my Department coordinates attendance by members of the foreign diplomatic corps at certain State events, including the National Famine Commemoration, which took place in Edgeworthstown Co. Longford on Sunday, 19 May. In line with the agreed EU position in response to Russia's...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tribunals of Inquiry (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38, 39 and 41 together. The Government recently approved the Terms of Reference for a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921 (as amended). The Tribunal will examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces concerning workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tribunals of Inquiry (29 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will be signing a Statutory Instrument shortly to give effect to the formal establishment of Tribunal. Following this, I anticipate that the Tribunal will publish an opening statement containing general guidance for all persons who wish to engage with the Tribunal on matters that are relevant to its Terms of Reference. This will include information about how people can make submissions...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, ar maidin rinne an Rialtas cinneadh foirmiúil aitheantas a bhronnadh ar Stát na Palaistíne. Is cinneadh stairiúil agus tábhachtach é seo agus is ar son cás na síochána a rinneamar an cinneadh. Is ceart agus is cóir é a dhéanamh. This morning, Ireland formally recognised the State of Palestine. It is an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (28 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 87 together. In international law, the basic characteristics of a State are a governing structure exercising independent and effective control over a human community within a defined territory. However, these are indicative criteria and ultimately the recognition of a State is a political act. For this reason it is not uncommon for a State to be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 May 2024)

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