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

Micheál Martin: I note the Ceann Comhairle's sense of alarm.

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

Micheál Martin: Before I begin, I would also like to take a moment to mark the first anniversary of the death of Private Seán Rooney. One year ago today, Seán was killed in the service of peace in southern Lebanon. His life was one full of courage. It was cut short in the noble pursuit of peace. There is no more noble work than that of the peacekeeper. Everyone in the House will join in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are no State boards, authorities or other State-appointed bodies under the aegis of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can assure the Deputy that officials in my Department and staff in our Embassy are aware of this case and are providing consular assistance. Consular officials have been in regular contact with the family of the Irish citizen concerned and have provided advice and guidance to them. Matters relating to medical repatriation fall within the remit of the Health Service Executive. I can...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together. Úsáideann an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha feachtais feasachta poiblí chun eolas maidir le seirbhísí riachtanacha ar nós seirbhísí pasanna agus consalachta nó beartais a chur ar fáil do mhuintir na hÉireann in Éirinn agus thar lear. Baineann an Roinn úsáid as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. Úsáideann an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha feachtais feasachta poiblí chun eolas maidir le seirbhísí riachtanacha ar nós seirbhísí pasanna agus consalachta nó beartais a chur ar fáil do mhuintir na hÉireann in Éirinn agus thar lear. Baineann an Roinn úsáid as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: Over the past three years, my Department has achieved much progress in a number of policy areas, framed by our commitments under the Programme for Government, and the Departmental Statement of Strategy. Delivery of services to Irish citizens was, and remains, central to our work. Following disruptions to the service throughout the first year of the pandemic, the Passport Service began...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: At the end of September 2023, the Israel Prison Service was holding 1,310 Palestinians, including children, in administrative detention. Since the Hamas attack on October 7, I understand that has increased to more than 2,000. Ireland has repeatedly highlighted the applicability of international human rights standards and international humanitarian law in respect of detainees, in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Appointments to State Boards (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are no State boards, authorities or other State-appointed bodies under the aegis of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 182 go 185, go huile, le chéile. Tá an Roinn Cosanta agus Óglaigh na hÉireann lántiomanta a ndualgais reachtúla faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 agus faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2021 a chomhlíonadh, lena n-áirítear an dualgas reachtúil nua atá ar...

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

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government published in 2020 contains an ambitious range of commitments concerning the Defence sector that my Department will continue to implement over the lifetime of the Programme. One of the key commitments was to establish a Commission on the Defence Forces. On the 15th December 2020, the Government approved terms of reference and the membership of an independent...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Procurement Contracts (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Defence ensures that there is an appropriate focus on good practice in procurement and purchasing and that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines. In 2022, the Contracts Register for the Defence Organisation lists 859 contracts (in excess of €25,000) with a value of €920,293,931. The Department complied with the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: As outlined in my reply to Questions Nos. 34 and 35 of 6 December 2023, Article 40.2.2 of the Constitution states that “No title of nobility or of honour may be accepted by any citizen except with the prior approval of the Government.” The reference to "title of nobility or of honour" has been interpreted, in accordance with advice from the Attorney General, as referring to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Iran have a functional diplomatic relationship. The Irish Mission in Tehran is operating, for the moment in temporary premises, while seeking permanent accommodation. A number of posted staff are now stationed in Tehran and the Department expects to be in a position to accredit an Ambassador in the first half of 2024. The Embassy of Iran in Dublin is currently headed by a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am deeply concerned by the violence witnessed in the West Bank. Since the attacks by Hamas on 7 October, and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, there has also been a sharp rise in terror attacks perpetrated by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. We have seen the displacement of Palestinian communities and reports of maltreatment of Palestinian detainees and prisoners. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: Since the start of the current crisis in the Middle East, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of Irish citizens, and accompanying dependants, that have expressed a wish to leave. To date 56 Irish citizens and their dependants have been assisted to leave Gaza. A small number of Irish citizens remain in Gaza. We will continue to work...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I confirm the situation of this individual Irish citizen raised in your question, my Department is aware of their case and is providing consular assistance. Since the start of the current crisis in the Middle East, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of Irish citizens, and accompanying dependents, that have expressed a wish to leave. To...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: I remain in regular contact with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland party leaders to underline the importance of getting the full range of Good Friday Institutions up and running, across all three strands. I recognise that Northern Ireland has always been at its strongest and made its greatest strides when the Irish and British Governments have worked in...

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

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government published in 2020 contains an ambitious range of commitments concerning the Defence sector that my Department will continue to implement over the lifetime of the Programme. One of the key commitments was to establish a Commission on the Defence Forces. On the 15th December 2020, the Government approved terms of reference and the membership of an independent...

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

Micheál Martin: The Naval Service, as the State's principal sea-going agency, is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. While the main daily tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with our obligations as a member of the EU, it also carries out a number of other non-fishery related tasks including drug interdiction, search and rescue, and maritime...