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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The report of the Independent Review Group established to examine dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forceswas published on 28 March 2023. The Government agreed to progress the recommendations contained in the Report, which included the establishment of a Statutory Inquiry to identify systemic failures, if any, in the complaints system, in order to ensure accountability and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not currently have any engagement with the company referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The principle of competitive tendering for Government contracts is used by the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces for the acquisition of goods and services. This is an EU law requirement and in accordance with the Defence and Security Directive. Central to those procedures is the requirement to allow fair competition between suppliers through the submission of tenders following...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not currently hold any contracts with the company referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that my officials are unaware of any such incidents and accordingly they have sought details, if any, from the Air Corps. As soon as the material requested is available I will arrange to have same forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department currently holds one contract with the company referred to by the Deputy in respect of ICT consultancy services. The value of the contract is €240,000 (ex VAT).

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not currently hold any contracts with the company referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department currently holds one contract with the company referred to by the Deputy in respect of external ICT technical support services (Security). The value of the contract is €420,000 (ex VAT).

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further supporting documents from the applicant 6 October 2023, documentation was received 13 October 2023. The documents received were not as requested and a second request for the correct supporting documentation was issued to the applicant on 23 October 2023. The application cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (26 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months from receipt of supporting documents. Applications which require further supporting documents will take longer to process. Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation relating to three generations...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Is mór an onóir dom a bheith arís ar ais libh agus an deis seo a fháil chun cúrsaí a bhaineann le Tuaisceart na hÉireann a phlé. Is mór an onóir freisin a bheith in éineacht libh agus ceist an-tábhachtach dúinn ar fad a phlé, is é sin an staid pholaitiúil i dTuaisceart Éireann faoi láthair. I and my...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — Ireland's policy of active military neutrality and non-membership of military alliances, as per the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future; — Ireland has a longstanding commitment to contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Consultations (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to ensuring that the DFA team is reflective of modern Ireland and the people that we serve. Consistent with this, my officials are working to implement the DFA Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan - a priority in the DFA Statement of Strategy. Implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, and promoting and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further documents for the application on 19 October. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received. The applicant's previous passport which is valid until March 2024 will be returned to him. I encourage the Deputy to advise his...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has not facilitated in person or remote briefings on any issue with the organisation referred to by the Deputy from 2021 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military that the current status for each of the requested positions are as follows. Position Current Strength Vacancies Filling of Vacancies/Remarks Dentist 4 3 The recommendations of the Dental Service Review are currently in the process of being implemented and will inform the future staffing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (24 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is aware of this case and is in contact with the family and providing extensive assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation relating to three generations and issued by several jurisdictions. Such documents take considerable time to validate. Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months from receipt of all required...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Communications (24 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Sustained engagement with senior US interlocutors is a manifestation of Ireland's close relations with the United States, and remains a priority for the Government, with a steady rhythm of high level visits in both directions. So far this year, there have been over 20 visits to the US by Irish Ministers, in addition to visits to Ireland by senior figures in the US administration and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Oct 2023)

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. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. In...