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Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — Ireland's policy of active military neutrality and non-membership of military alliances, as per the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future; — Ireland has a longstanding commitment to contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security,...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Is mór an onóir dom a bheith arís ar ais libh agus an deis seo a fháil chun cúrsaí a bhaineann le Tuaisceart na hÉireann a phlé. Is mór an onóir freisin a bheith in éineacht libh agus ceist an-tábhachtach dúinn ar fad a phlé, is é sin an staid pholaitiúil i dTuaisceart Éireann faoi láthair. I and my...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Consultations (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to ensuring that the DFA team is reflective of modern Ireland and the people that we serve. Consistent with this, my officials are working to implement the DFA Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan - a priority in the DFA Statement of Strategy. Implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, and promoting and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 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 19 October. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received. The applicant's previous passport which is valid until March 2024 will be returned to him. I encourage the Deputy to advise his...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has not facilitated in person or remote briefings on any issue with the organisation referred to by the Deputy from 2021 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military that the current status for each of the requested positions are as follows. Position Current Strength Vacancies Filling of Vacancies/Remarks Dentist 4 3 The recommendations of the Dental Service Review are currently in the process of being implemented and will inform the future staffing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further supporting documents from the applicant 6 October 2023, documentation was received 13 October 2023. The documents received were not as requested and a second request for the correct supporting documentation was issued to the applicant on 23 October 2023. The application cannot...

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

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months from receipt of supporting documents. Applications which 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 three generations...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Middle East (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs has remained in very regular phone contact with a number of Irish citizens in Gaza, including the family in question. Let me assure you that we have been providing extensive consular assistance and will continue to do so. We are engaging with local authorities and with EU and international partners to support Irish citizens to exit from Gaza when that...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department's use of AI is grounded in its Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Interim Policy. The Department is actively exploring the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and the various policy considerations that arise.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Passport Services (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96, 97, 99, 101 and 107 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 An Taoiseach: Military Aircraft (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have unreservedly condemned the attack by Hamas on Israel. I am also deeply concerned at the unfolding situation in Gaza. I have made it clear that, under international law, Israel has a right to defend itself from attack, but this must be done within the parameters of international humanitarian law. In relation to the use of Shannon airport, military aircraft of other states are...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Middle East (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is in very regular contact with a number of Irish citizens in the region, including with a group of citizens wishing to leave Gaza. We are liaising with all relevant authorities in respect of the individual cases and we are coordinating with EU other international partners to support Irish citizens to exit from Gaza when that becomes possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Human Resources Division of my Department are in direct contact with the member of staff in question. Human Resources will work with the person concerned to confirm their correct pay point, and will advise the National Shared Services Office should any revision of pay be required.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: United Nations (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is the principal intergovernmental body within the UN system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights globally, and for addressing violations of human rights and human rights situations of concern. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading UN entity on human rights, mandated to promote...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: Oversight of special advisers and office holders under Section 19 of the Ethics in Public Acts 1995 and 2001 is the responsibility of the Standards in Public Office Commission. Accountable issues in relation to special advisers and office holders are defined in declarations to be made under the Acts. There is no obligation on a special adviser to furnish a nil statement where no...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 8 months from receipt of supporting documents. Applications which 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 three generations...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Advertising (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs uses advertising and public awareness campaigns primarily to promote essential services to citizens at home and abroad such as passport and consular services. In recent years, public awareness campaigns in relation to COVID-19 travel restrictions and Brexit have formed a significant part of campaigns. The Department engages the services of a third-party...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: Engagement with third countries is a central part of the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Within this context, both I and my officials maintain frequent and ongoing engagement with the Government of Israel. Such engagement is particularly important in the context of the crisis that is currently unfolding in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Most recently, I...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: Engagement with third countries is a central part of the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Within this context, both I and my officials maintain frequent and ongoing engagement with the Palestinian Authority. Such engagement is particularly important in the context of the crisis that is currently unfolding in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. In the aftermath of...