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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: First of all, I did not say they were putting the jackboot in, but I said in the future, given their trend and approach-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: In the interests of civility, I will take back the word "jackboot". Again-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I do not want a debate. I want this issue of freedom of speech in Parliament referred to the procedures committee.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I do not like what is happening here. I have to put it to the Chair directly. I do not like it. I am doing it in the interest of-----

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific Foreign Birth Registration application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application has been approved. A certificate will issue to the applicant shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of between 6 and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific Foreign Birth Registration application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application was approved on 08 June 2023. A member of the Passport Service has contacted the applicant in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further documents for the applications on 09 June 2023. The applications cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of between 6 and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 02 June 2023. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of between 6 and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: As discussed with Questions Office 14/06/2023, The Department has contacted Deputy Carthy for clarification on this PQ by email on both Thursday 8th June and Monday 12th June 2023 to no reply. We have also phoned Deputy Carthy on Monday 12th June 2023 and left a voicemail to no reply.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 25, 27 and 44 together. The full and effective implementation and operation of the Good Friday Agreement across all three Strands is a key priority for this Government: the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland; the North South Ministerial Council and the Cross Border Bodies; as well as the East-West institutions. The Agreement is designed so...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Bodies (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been, and continues to be, a consistent and strong supporter of pursuing accountability for the most serious international crimes. We will continue to utilise all relevant international fora, including the UN, to advocate for an end to impunity for international crimes and to promote the International Criminal Court (ICC). As the first permanent international court, the ICC is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is exacerbated by the ongoing Israeli blockade, in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 1860, is a matter of long-standing concern. In particular, I am deeply concerned by reports that over 1 million children in Gaza today have constrained access to essential services, including food, water, education and health care. I welcome that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: At the outset, I wish to reiterate Ireland's unequivocal and steadfast support for the people and Government of Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since February last year, Russia has launched hundreds of drone and missile strikes in Ukraine with the apparent aim of terrorising the civilian population and destroying civilian infrastructure. In recent weeks these...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Strategies (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20, 21, 41, 48 and 66 together. Following consideration by Government, I was pleased to launch a new Statement of Strategy 2023-25 on 1 June. The Statement focuses on how my Department implements the commitments assigned to us in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future and how we will meet the many international challenges that Ireland and the global...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Strand Two of the Good Friday Agreement provided for the establishment of the North South Ministerial Council to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland on matters of mutual interest within the competence of both Administrations. The Council oversees work in twelve Areas of Co-operation. In six of these, work is progressed jointly by relevant Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: In Stormont House in 2014, the two Governments and most of the Assembly parties agreed a way forward on legacy which would meet the needs of victims, uphold human rights and contribute to reconciliation, an approach endorsed again in the Fresh Start and New Decade, New Approach agreements. However, in May 2022, with the publication of its Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation)...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Regulations (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the reaching of agreement on a General Approach for the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation and Asylum Procedure Regulation by Home Affairs Ministers at the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 8 June 2023. Minister of State James Browne led the Irish delegation at that Council meeting. Policy responsibility for these issues is a matter for the Department of...