Results 42,961-42,980 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Strategies (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The 'Civil Service Renewal Strategy 2030' commits to nurturing a workforce for the future by bringing equality and inclusivity to the fore of its organisational design. By placing a focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), this Department is committed to recognising and supporting all employees’ gender identity and gender expression to further develop a positive, accepting...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Military Authorities have advised that there are no cases of the military police arresting serving military doctors. While the military authorities are not aware of arrests by An Garda Síochána, this question would be more appropriately directed to the Department of Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that the Property Management Branch of my Department does not keep details of the nature sought by the Deputy. My officials will liaise with the military authorities seeking a report on same and I will revert directly to the Deputy when same is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that the lands question are in the legal ownership of Cork County Council and that it was a condition of the sale to the local authority that a portion of the lands transferred should be made available for community, recreational and amenity purposes. As these lands are no longer in my Department's ownership I am advised that it has no standing in the matter. The execution of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: Since the formation of this Government in June, 2020, my Department has outsourced the following studies, research and reports. The table also identifies those reports which have yet to be released and the date on which reports yet to be released were submitted to me where applicable. Year Company Study/Research/Report Total Cost Released/Not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: Civilian employees are employed by my Department to support the operational capabilities of the Defence Forces. The recruitment of Civilian Employees is an ongoing process, based on a combination of the filling of vacancies which arise due to promotions and retirements, and the filling of vacancies on the basis of a process of prioritisation of requirements following engagement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The overall Defence property portfolio consists of a diverse range of facilities from conventional military barracks to forts, camps and training lands. In addition, the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork and Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 are also permanently occupied military installations. The Defence Forces for reasons of Operational Security do not comment on the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The military authorities have advised that, of the 172 applications that were received for the 2023 Naval Service Cadetship competition, 22 were from female applicants. Overall, 8 Cadetship offers have been made. 2 of these offers were to female candidates, 1 of which has been accepted.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (21 Sep 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Bodies (21 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: This is a NIL return for the Department of Defence. No chief executive of a State or other public body under the aegis of my Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body for the years in question.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fire Stations (21 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The military authorities have confirmed that proposals on the future of the Fire Service in the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp have been under consideration. No decision has been made . I understand that a report, on the outcome of those deliberations, will be submitted to me in due course for my consideration. On this basis, it is not appropriate to comment further on this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Security (27 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: With a growing focus on security and defence issues across Europe and at national level, I recently convened a national Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. This was the first time the State has 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 discussion about the current...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: As part of our relationship and engagement with Colombia, Ireland actively supports human rights defenders, indigenous communities and the protection of civil society space, including in the context of our long-standing support to peacebuilding in the country. Addressing social, land-related and environmental issues is an essential component of Colombia’s Peace Process, and we remain...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government states that the Government will “honour our commitment to recognise the State of Palestine as part of a lasting settlement of the conflict, or in advance of that, when we believe doing so will progress efforts to reach a two-State solution or protect the integrity of Palestinian territory”. As I have stated repeatedly in this House, I would, in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months from receipt of all required supporting documents. Applications that 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 (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. In 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The significant developments in Nagorno-Karabakh are a matter of serious concern to Ireland and our EU partners, and our priority remains the humanitarian situation on the ground. On 18 September, we were encouraged by the simultaneous passage of humanitarian supplies from Armenia via the Lachin corridor and from Azerbaijan via Aghdam into Nagorno-Karabakh. However, as you will be aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs provides consular assistance within the remit of our Consular Assistance Charter which is available on the department's website: In the event that an Irish citizen becomes sick or injured abroad, consular assistance in provided in line with the following published guidance: .

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government states that the Government will “honour our commitment to recognise the State of Palestine as part of a lasting settlement of the conflict, or in advance of that, when we believe doing so will progress efforts to reach a two-State solution or protect the integrity of Palestinian territory”. In the absence of progress towards a two-State solution,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (26 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: I understand that the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill received Royal Assent on 18 September. Since this Bill was introduced at Westminster in May 2022, the Government, together with all the main political parties in Northern Ireland, victims and their representatives, church leaders and civic society, have consistently expressed strong opposition to the approach to dealing with the past which...