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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is wrong and what he is saying is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: It is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: It is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that the circumstances of this case are very difficult and traumatic for the Tighe family. The Deputy has raised this matter with me previously and has been in touch with my officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular support to the family. The Embassy of Ireland in Lisbon is engaged with the Portuguese authorities on the case and has raised the family's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I think I dealt with this case last week when I praised the Deputy's persistence in raising these issues. I cannot interfere with previous court cases, but I know the Minister for Justice is aware of this issue and, as the Deputy said, is looking at how reforms can be introduced.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There has been a range of issues with some medicines, particularly insulin. The Department of Health has been advised for example, of a shortage of the Fiasp 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial. That is related to diabetes and so on. In terms of the broader picture, there are global supply chain issues. We have a fairly sophisticated system in Ireland. There have been some...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has clearly been in touch with the Minister and the Minister of State, so he must be aware of their position on this.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: He can rest assured that we will do whatever we can to progress this. There are obviously wider issues at play. It is not a simple of issue of us unilaterally doing something and bringing effect to this. I will follow up with the Minister and the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Regarding the joint North-South rail strategy between the then Northern Ireland Executive and the Government in respect of the all-island rail strategy, I understand the Minister is working towards publishing that notwithstanding the fact that the Executive has not been restored. I would like to consult with the Minister before giving the Deputy a definitive confirmation as to whether it...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: On the question from Deputy Michael Collins, I have always said that the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is a stain on Irish society, as is the fact that there has not been a resolution of the case.. Our thoughts are with the du Plantier family, particularly in view of the trauma they continue to go through as a result of the unresolved nature of this case. However, the Government...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I believe in connecting sewers as much as we can. Irish Water is doing that across the board but there are limitations in terms of what can be done in any one year.

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo. Is ábhar an-tábhachtach é agus tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh seans againn labhairt faoi go háirithe chun a chinntiú gur féidir próiseas síochána a chur ar fáil agus a thabhairt ar ais. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the situation in Israel and the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106, 108, 110 and 121 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants. I encourage Deputies to advise their constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient Passport Online service, which is now used by more than 90% of applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The below named are special advisers to Ministers and Ministers of State that are employed by my Department: Ms Gráinne Weld, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence; Ms Sharon McGowan, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence;Ms Laura Mannion, Special Adviser to the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, documents for this application were received on 13 June. Turnaround time from the receipt of documents is 20 working days. The estimated issue date for this application is 11 July 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 117 together. With regard to the specific Foreign Birth Registration applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications have been approved. Certificates will issue to the applicants shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is pursuing a Digital First strategy and promoting Passport Online as the best way to apply for a passport. Passport Online is a multi-award-winning online platform, and places the Irish Passport Service amongst the most innovative in the world. It is certainly the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to apply for a passport. It is the priority channel for the Passport...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service will contact the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not operate a barter account. There are no agencies under the aegis of the Department.