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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not source or provide childcare or crèche facilities in any of its buildings.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs manages a total of 99 Missions overseas, including Embassies, Consulates General, Permanent Representations and a small number of other offices. The operating costs for each Mission in the years 2018 to 2022 are provided below. These operating cost include the salaries of Irish Civil Servants posted to these missions, which are incurred and paid in Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the applicant submitted some of the required documents to the Passport Service on 18 April 2023. The Passport Service has requested additional documents from the applicant. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has inquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department commissions external contractors, consultancy services and outsourcing services where highly specialised skills are not available internally and in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is necessary. External expertise has informed, and continues to inform, my Department's strategies and policies and the effective delivery of our services to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I engage regularly with officials in my department with responsibility for bilateral relations including relations with Australia. I am also briefed on developments in Australia when necessary and recently met with senior officials to discuss current areas of engagement. These briefings incorporate valuable information provided by our network of Embassies and Consulate Generals. This...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Consultative Forum has adopted the same approach to the appointment and remuneration of the Chairperson as for the Citizens’ Assemblies. The Chairperson, Louise Richardson, DBE, has been appointed with due consideration to the experience and expertise required to execute the main functions. An honorarium will be paid to the Chairperson at the same per diem rate as Chairs of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. Our commitment and support for the primary role of the United Nations, in the maintenance of international peace and security, is expressed in Ireland's long-standing tradition of participating in UN peacekeeping operations. This commitment is also expressed in our engagement in the EU's Common Security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: In line with similar national processes, an independent Chairperson was selected to chair the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The Chair was appointed having regard to the remit of the Consultative Forum and, consequently, to the competencies, skills and experience required to conduct same. Louise Richardson DBE, the highly-respected President of the Carnegie Corporation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not assist with, or make, financial contributions to the sourcing or provision of childcare or créche facilities for the children of staff members of any grade or position.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The following table provides details of consultants and outsourced legal, HR and accountancy services engaged by the Department in 2022. Consultant/External Legal Teams/ HR Specialists/ Accountancy Firms Details Amount Paid Marman and Associates Provision of passenger boat licence fees for Civil Defence Units in Local Authorities across...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Following confirmation from the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board that an employee previously using rooms in Columb Barracks had been relocated to an alternative location in Mullingar under their aegis, the Department secured the rooms in question; whilst making provision for other groups to continue to have access to same, as required.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that a total of 30 Defence Forces personnel have attended courses with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force from the start of 2021 to date. A detailed breakdown is included below: Year Royal Navy Royal Air Force 2021 3 0 2022 1 0 2023 (to date) ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 and 4 together. The Passport Service is committed to its obligations under the GDPR and Data Protection Acts 1988-2018, including providing information to the public on the personal data processed for the purpose of assessing passport applications, provision of customer care in relation to passport applications and the issuance of passports. This...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 and 7 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the application was made on 20 January 2023. Supporting documents for this application were received by the Passport Service on 07 April and further supporting documents were received on the 19 May. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Defence Act 1954 Section 49 states that an officer, who wishes to resign, must tender the resignation of their commission to the President in the prescribed manner. This may be done so through the usual military channels. With regards to a tender of resignation, the Military Authorities shall make a recommendation to the Minister, as to its acceptance or otherwise, having regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: All passport applications are subject to the Passports Act 2008, as amended (“the 2008 Act”). The 2008 Act requires that a person must be an Irish citizen in order for the Minister to issue a passport to that person. Accordingly, every applicant for a passport must submit a complete application form with supporting documents positively confirming to the satisfaction of the...