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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy, my Department did not purchase or produce any memorabilia such as pens, stationery, pins, badges, mugs or other types of souvenirs to mark or celebrate Pride 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government 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 Commission on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (29 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The total Miscellaneous Expenditure - Advertising budget allocated to my Department and agencies in each of the past ten years were as follows A.22 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE (REV) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 A22.2 Advertisements 150,000 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Under the UN Charter, the UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In fulfilling its mandate, the Security Council may adopt a range of measures, including the establishment of a UN peace mission or the authorisation of action by a group of States or a regional organisation, such as the European Union or the African Union. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Under the UN Charter, the UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In fulfilling its mandate, the Security Council may adopt a range of measures, including the establishment of a UN peace mission or the authorisation of action by a group of States or a regional organisation, such as the European Union or the African Union....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 139 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: Official Engagements (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Continued high-level political engagement with senior US interlocutors on critical issues for Ireland is a priority for the Government. In this context, I have had several engagements with high-level US officials and members of Congress in recent months. These include a bilateral exchange with Secretary Blinken during President Biden's visit to Ireland in April, during which we...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is implementing a dedicated Rugby World Cup 2023 project that includes work on consular assistance as well as on promoting opportunities for Ireland during the course of this tournament. To support our existing teams at the Embassy in Paris and Consulate General in Lyon, two additional locally recruited employees have been hired for a six month period and one additional...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs, in common with other Government Departments, is allocated administrative funding each year for “training and development and incidental expenses”. Funding for training and development includes foreign language support, course fees, professional memberships, conference and seminar fees and associated training costs. A variety of other...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the application, taken action as appropriate and contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees with disabilities, and has a designated Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) to provide information, support and guidance to managers and staff on the provision of reasonable accommodations. In their role, the DLO is familiar with and received training on the National Disability Act 2005, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 21 June 2023. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s Embassy in Washington DC, as our representative office in the United States, leads on Ireland’s political, economic, and people-to-people relations across the United States. In addition to the Embassy’s engagement on a national scale, it also has consular responsibility for Washington, DC and the surrounding states of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are currently eight candidate countries for EU membership: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine. Georgia and Kosovo are considered ‘potential candidate’ countries, having submitted formal applications, but not yet been granted candidate status. Ireland is, and always has been, a strong supporter of EU...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces, having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the individual member of the Defence Forces. A Working Group reviewed the Defence Forces approach in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Commission on the Defence Forces was established on foot of a commitment in the Programme for Government, and its report was published on the 9th of February 2022. There were 69 main recommendations and with sub recommendations there were 130 recommendations in total. The Commission undertook a significant body of work, encompassing wide-ranging terms of reference. It recommended...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency and is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State's obligations as a member of the European Union. Naval Service vessels are multi-tasked in that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: In January 2023, following a review of extensive Public Spending Code work carried out on behalf of the Interdepartmental Ministerial Air Transport Service Review Group, I instructed my officials to move the MATS project to procurement stage, considering both new and second-hand replacement capability, which can also provide a broader utility role, including strategic reach in crisis...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that on 2 March 2023 a CASA CN 235 aircraft, while in the process of being towed out of a hangar, collided with a parked PC-12 aircraft at Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel. A comprehensive flight safety investigation was immediately initiated by the Irish Air Corps into this incident, and this investigation is ongoing. The PC-12 aircraft has been repaired and returned...