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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I would be sympathetic. I have had a long-standing commitment to research. PhD students are the lifeblood of our research capacity, particularly in science, engineering and technology more generally but across the board, where I do not want to differentiate. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science announced an independent national review of State...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: To respond to Deputy Shanahan, there are complexities to these figures. Bear in mind that the Government's strategy is to develop regional cities and to develop critical mass in Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Galway to create a better balance to economic development. The situation in Waterford has improved significantly over the past number of years in terms of foreign direct investment,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (4 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s Strategy for the US and Canada 2019-2025 commits us to building strong, strategic political partnerships with Canada. High level visits to Canada are a key aspect of delivering on that commitment. The 2023 St Patrick’s Day programme saw Minister Michael McGrath, Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister Simon Harris visit various cities in Canada. In July 2023,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (4 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 to 48, inclusive, together. Ireland has consistently advocated that there is no conflict between countering terrorism and respecting human rights, and that States must ensure that any measures taken to counter terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee, and humanitarian law....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Child Abduction (4 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been in regular contact with the Irish citizen in this case and is continuing to provide consular assistance and guidance. I can appreciate that the circumstances of this case are difficult for all concerned. The Embassy of Ireland has engaged with the relevant Ministry of Justice on the matter and has provided advice to the citizen accordingly. The citizen and their...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (4 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: On 29 July 2016, my Department published on its official website the General Scheme of the Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The Bill received pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence on 10 November 2016. The Bill was enacted on 13 December 2017.

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

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further documents for the application on 26 September 2023. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received.

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

Micheál Martin: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure the operational capacity of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained and developed. This is to enable the Defence Forces to carry out the roles assigned by Government, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are being considered in the context of the lifetime of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Proposed Legislation (4 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Since 2016 there have been 2 general schemes referred by my Department for pre-legislative scrutiny. The following table shows the information requested by the Deputy. General Scheme Date General Scheme published for public review Date referred for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny General Scheme for the Defence (Amendment) Bill 25 September 2018 ...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The budget is a fair, progressive and ambitious response to the needs of Ireland today and in respect of the challenges it will face in the years ahead. It marks a decisive moment when Ireland signals its intention to build and protect public services well into the future. It is a signal to those who invest in Ireland that we are serious about delivering our radical investment plans. It...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: No refurbishment has been carried out on the Consulate General premises in Chicago. The Consulate General will move to a new premises in 2024 as part of an Ireland House model. This is in line with the Government commitment in the Global Ireland strategy to develop and expand the Ireland House model, building on the Team Ireland concept of shared services and facilities, and collaborative...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh remains a matter of grave concern to me and to my EU counterparts, particularly in light of the fallout from the military action initiated by Azerbaijan in the region on 19 September. Ireland’s focus remains on ensuring the welfare and protection of any civilians who remain in Nagorno-Karabakh, and of those who have fled to Armenia. An informal EU...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has consistently supported the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We were a member of the UN Security Council when UNAMA was established in 2002 and voted in favour of renewal of its mandate in 2021 and 2022, during our most recent tenure on the Council. The EU has underlined its full support to UNAMA, including its comprehensive mandate with a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have taken a clear and consistent stand in support of Afghan women and girls, including during Ireland's recent term on the United Nations Security Council. Ireland has condemned in the strongest terms the more than 50 edicts from the Taliban that exclude Afghan women from public life and employment, prevent women from working for NGOs, and prohibit girls from second-level education and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 12, 14 and 15 together. I am horrified by the scenes that we have witnessed in Israel and Gaza over the past few days. I have unreservedly condemned the attack by Hamas on Israel. The deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians can never be justified. The taking of hostages, including young children and the elderly is unconscionable. They must be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (10 Oct 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the required supporting documents were received from the applicant on 4 October 2023. The turnaround time following receipt of additional documents is 15 working days. This application is within the turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue-by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the supporting documents were received from the applicant on 27 September 2023. The turnaround time following receipt of additional documents is 15 working days. This application is within the turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue-by date.