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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Mar a dúirt an Teachta, is iontach an scéal é go bhfuil otharcharr nua in Inis Mór anois. Níl aon ionadh orm go bhfuil muintir Inis Oírr ag lorg otharchairr chomh maith. Fuair an tAire Sláinte an-chuid airgid i mbliana agus, faoi láthair, don bhliain seo chugainn tá sé ag lorg níos mó airgid agus áiseanna. De réir...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Is it the absence of cardiologists in Cavan-Monaghan?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Okay. I will talk to the Minister for Health in relation to that. There should be alternative pathways of referral for people with challenges in respect of cardiac disease notwithstanding the fact that they are currently recruiting, as the Deputy said, for a cardiologist. I will talk to the Minister for Health.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: First, I thank the Deputy, who has been pursuing this issue for quite some time. In my view, on the pilot scheme, I would prefer a much wider scheme. We are three parties in government. I have very clear views as to what we need to do now and that is a wholly school-based multidisciplinary delivery model. On the issues around recruitment of therapists, the HSE clearly has issues in terms...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: The council has the wherewithal. The criteria are clear if there are issues like that. Clearly young Frankie has real issues and that justifies emergency provision of alternative housing for that child and family. I cannot comprehend how that has not happened. If the Deputy gives me the details, I will see what I can do to pursue that specific case and the broader issue. I have dealt...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue in respect of the employees of Bord na Móna. I will talk to the Minister and alert him to the fact that the Deputy has raised this with a view to him engaging with Bord na Móna to see if this issue can be resolved.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Which standard?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will discuss this with the Minister for housing. The Government has been anxious to progress this scheme to get houses remediated, repaired, restored and built anew if that is required. I will certainly talk to the Minister, but the agenda of the Government is to work with people to get these houses-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that. I said I will talk to the Minister. He is dealing with this in a more detailed manner.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Beidh mé ag caint leis an Aire Oideachais níos déanaí. Níl aon amhras orm go bhfuil rudaí atá freagrach as an moill. Bhí mé ag caint leis an gComhairleoir Naoise Ó Cearúil chomh maith agus tá a fhios agam faoin gceist seo. Tá mé sásta go ndéanfaimis ár n-iarracht an scoil a thógáil chomh tapa...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Ireland House model involves the co-location of diplomatic missions and State Agencies in one premises in key markets overseas, working together to maximise the collective impact of Team Ireland. There are currently twenty Ireland Houses worldwide: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Austin, Beijing, Budapest, Los Angeles, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Prague, Riyadh, San Francisco, São Paulo,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: As of 31 August 2024, 271 civil servants are employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs in support of the Government of Ireland's development cooperation programme, Irish Aid. 12 officers are currently availing of flexible working options, resulting in a Full Time Equivalent staffing total of 268. Details are provided in the table below. Grade Vote 27 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: As of 31 August 2024, 2,164 civil servants are employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. 101 officers are currently availing of flexible working options, resulting in a Full Time Equivalent staffing total of 2,129. Details are provided in the table below. Grade Total Assistant Secretary and higher 32 Principal Officer and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: Over the past five years, the Department of Foreign Affairs has grown as Ireland’s diplomatic footprint has expanded and as our Passport Service continues to successfully meet high demand for passports with turnaround times at or well-ahead of target. The Department now employs 2,164 civil servants, which is 522 more than at the end of 2019. In that context, we currently have a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: The below tables include the numbers of staff not current working within the Department of Foreign Affairs due to secondment, maternity leave, career break, long-term sick leave and parental leave as of 23 September 2024. There are currently no officers on paternity leave as of 23 September 2024. Officers currently on a secondment to another Department, EU Institution or external...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: A breakdown of current hardship categorisation follows. Postings at a number of DFA missions are categorised as hardship postings. These missions are in locations where there are assessed to be particularly difficult conditions across a range of factors including climate, health and social services, personal security and political tension. Hardship ratings are calculated on a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: All civil servants posted to our missions abroad are paid the standard salary for their grade as determined by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and are subject to the normal taxation and social security obligations that apply to civil servants. In common with other diplomatic services, this Department further supports officers who are assigned abroad to serve...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: I have consistently stated that Ireland does not recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. This remains our strong position, especially as women, girls and vulnerable groups continue to face abhorrent human rights abuses by the Taliban. Ireland remains fully aligned with the EU Council Conclusions of March 2023 which reaffirmed commitment to peace and stability in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Micheál Martin: The following Special Advisers have been employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs since December 2022. The appointment of Special Advisers are made in line with the Public Service Management Act, 1997 and are subject to Government approval. - Special Adviser Minister Salary Scale 2022 – present Gráinne Weld ...