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

Micheál Martin: I have instructed the Defence Forces to carry out an assessment of the vacant housing stock to ascertain their suitability to a return to modern single living in accommodation usage for serving personnel. I am advised that my officials together with the Defence Forces are currently developing proposals to inform the Request for Tenders to commence the procurement process for same. ...

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

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy may be aware, the Permanent Defence Force provides a significant level of Single Living Accommodation for serving personnel, where this accommodation is required by personnel for training and operational duties. There are in excess of 4,500 places currently within all the military installations. In terms of other accommodation, as this information is not readily available in my...

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

Micheál Martin: The Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. Under the IDP there are currently over €110m worth of projects underway at different stages of development in Barracks across the country. The future development of the Naval Base is a key priority under the IDP and in that regard the Deputy may wish to note...

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

Micheál Martin: With a growing focus on security and defence issues across Europeand at national level, I decided to convene a national Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. This is the first time the State ever embarked on a national conversation on security and defence issues in this manner. The aim of the Forum was to provide an opportunity for a serious and honest conversation about the...

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

Micheál Martin: My Department does not provide any grants, grant-aid, low cost borrowing or funding to the Organisation or clubs in question.

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

Micheál Martin: The military authorities have advised that 27 individuals applied to become instrumentalists within the Defence Forces School of Music in the most recent competition and these applications are currently being processed. The breakdown requested by the Deputy is as follows: Male Female Applications 21 6

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

Micheál Martin: To date, in my capacity as Minister for Defence, I have not spoken with the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin. However, I look forward to engaging collectively and bilaterally with international colleagues as and when the opportunities present themselves. In that regard, I look forward to an opportunity to speak or meet with the Secretary Austin.

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

Micheál Martin: Subhead A.22 (Miscellaneous Expenditure) on the Defence Vote provides for a range of expenditure on miscellaneous items and services. Expenditure incurred under this subhead is varied and includes expenses related to, inter alia, advertising, the operation of the National Emergency Coordination Centre (N.E.C.C.), the Military Service Pensions Archive, the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, and...

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 provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland's relationship with NATO is conducted through Partnership for Peace (PfP), of which Ireland has been a member since 1999. PfP is a voluntary and cooperative framework between NATO and individual non-members of NATO and there are no funding obligations arising from Ireland’s involvement. In order to manage this partnership, Ireland has a PfP liaison office in Brussels. Along...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has made a number of voluntary contributions to NATO Trust Funds which provide capacity-building support to NATO partners through the Partnership for Peace process, as well as to other UN Troop Contributing Countries. Since 2002, Ireland has supported a number of different Trust Fund projects, as detailed below. Most recently, in 2021 Ireland provided €100,000 and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service initially requested further supporting documents from the applicant on 21 April 2023. The final set of further supporting documents were received from the applicant on 26 June 2023. The turnaround time following receipt of additional documents is 15 working days. This application is within the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application is within the current turnaround times and has not yet reached its issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Bodies (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are no State, semi-State, or public bodies operating under the aegis of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Canada have a close relationship based on shared history and common values. There is a significant Irish diaspora in Canada and many Irish people travel to Canada each year to travel, live and work. The Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa manages Ireland’s relations with Canada, supported by two Consulates General, in Vancouver and Toronto. Both Consulates General were opened in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Equipment (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Security of digital resources is a key component of my Department's Digital Transformation Strategy. It is Departmental policy that no unauthorised or unlicensed computer software is permitted on its information and communications networks. Strict controls are in place to prevent installation of such software and a full inventory is maintained. No instance of misuse of software has been...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Bodies (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members must be qualified medical practitioners of whom one must be an officer of the Army Medical Corps....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Equipment (5 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has procedures and controls in place to ensure that unlicensed software cannot be installed. For security and operational reasons, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on specific details in relation to cybersecurity.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle and Deputy to say that last evening we heard the very sad news of the passing of a former Minister and Deputy, Brendan Daly from Curraclare in County Clare. He was an extraordinarily committed public servant who served in multiple Departments as Minister for social welfare, defence, marine, fisheries and forestry. He worked in the Department of An...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the situation in Palestine, the unacceptable attacks on Jenin and the escalation by the Israeli Government, which I condemn, of violent incursions into the West Bank generally. The last two years have seen a significant escalation in such incursions and violence, which has led to a dramatic increase in the loss of life, particularly the loss of civilian life in...