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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. Following a HIQA report some years ago, the Government has invested significantly in the district hospital network across the country with a view to consolidating them and ensuring they are brought up to standard. This was done because of the issue the Deputy raised. One often hears the private nursing home sector complaining about the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: When one meets school principals, some have different views about the allocation models for special education in particular. There is ongoing engagement between the Department, the NCSE, schools and school principals. I will raise these issues with the Minister. She is in touch with the primary school sector and all stakeholders as regards how schools are resourced and various allocation...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am confused by what the Deputy is saying. She seems to be saying the situation is not as bad as portrayed. The only people who have portrayed it as very bad is Sinn Féin every now and again in attacking the Government.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am taking it seriously.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: We have never given that impression but Sinn Féin has. Many Deputies opposite want to convey that impression. The fact of the matter, as I said earlier in reply to Deputy Bacik, is there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of asylum seekers coming to the country. On the Ukrainian side, approximately 106,000 came in and this has reduced over time. I think it is down to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. To be fair to the Minister and the Department of children and integration, they are endeavouring to create a sustainable system. Thousands of people have permission to reside in the State. I share the Deputy's concerns about someone being moved from Westmeath to Monaghan if that person has established roots in the community where she currently...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: No child should be left without school place next September. It is a fundamental right of every child to have access to primary school education, in particular, and secondary education. The Department of Education is working proactively with the National Council for Special Education on the adequacy of school places and having a sufficiency of school places. We were assured of this as...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: There has always been a significant challenge with regard to the recruitment of specialists in radiation and radiation therapists and this is a factor. There has been investment in recruiting people but very often there can be a shortage of specific disciplines. Negotiations are under way involving the Higher Education Authority and the universities with a view to increasing the number of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Hopefully, it is nearing completion and I will come back to the Deputy on that.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has raised a very important issue and we will be very positive in this respect. I do not like pre-empting the Ministers for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, and Finance but just transition is very important for the midlands and Longford County Council and others. Deputy Flaherty has taken a huge interest in this and I would like to think we...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: As to why three projects were not funded under the RRDF, basic criteria are attached. These are issues the Minister will be in a position to respond to. I will raise it with the Minister for rural development.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will raise it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: No, I will raise the fact that the Deputy raised it today and I am sure the Minister will respond. I will also speak to the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, who is proactively engaging with many sporting clubs in Meath, along with Senator Cassells and others. Traditionally, they have been very energetic on behalf of Meath-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----on many fronts.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: We will see what transpires.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (20 Jun 2024)

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. FBR applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 7th June 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I can assure the Deputy that officials in my Department have been in regular contact with the Irish citizen in this case and are continuing to provide consular assistance. A senior official has been appointed as her dedicated case manager and is in very regular contact with her. I have raised the case on a number of occasions with my counterpart in the relevant jurisdiction, most recently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that there have been no contracts for goods or services awarded to Israeli based firms in the past two years. The value of goods or services purchased by the Defence Forces from Israel and Israeli-based firms in respect of existing contracts over the past two years is €1,054,480. A small number of Israeli companies have won orders for defensive equipment in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Given the granular nature of the information required, it could not be collated in the time frame given and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy when available.