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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together. My Department and I take every opportunity to raise this case with Iraqi officials. We consider this person to be the innocent victim of a dispute between other parties. Most recently I discussed this issue in September in a phone call with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and expressed to him our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (15 Oct 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 or Naturalisation. Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since my appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs on 17 December 2022, I regularly travel overseas representing the Government at a range of bilateral and multilateral meetings and events. Accredited members of the media who also travel to these events are not part of the Government Delegation, which is comprised of Departmental officials, advisers and myself only. In some instances,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: If an adult or child’s expired passport was issued more than 15 years ago the applicant will need to apply for their next passport as a first time applicant. All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008, as amended. Section 8 of the Act provides for the processing of personal data by the Passport Service as required for the issuance of passports...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy, the number of staff that worked in my Department’s communications and press office in each of the years 2019 to 2024; and the grade of each staff member was/is, as follows. YEAR HEADCOUNT Grade 2019 4 PO, AP, AO, EO 2020 4 PO, AP, AO, EO 2021 4.5 PO, AP, 2 x HEO, EO (.5) ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy, my Department has had three campaigns in 2024. One relates to Recruitment as advertised by our Human Resources Branch. The other two are the Be Winter, and Be Summer Ready campaigns which are aimed at enhancing societal resilience to seasonal risks. No agencies were used. Date Campaign/competition Branch Cost Jan-24 Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Candidates applying for positions in the Defence Forces are required to meet specific criteria, which include medical standards for military service, as laid down in Defence Forces Regulations, made pursuant to the Defence Act 1954, as amended and extended. These medical standards are based on the professional advice of the Medical Corps and having regard to the nature of the job, the duties...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Military Authorities have advised that the amount spent on purchasing new musical instruments for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024 is as set out in the table below. 2022 2023 2024 to date Total Purchase of Instrument 1,392.00 31,456.96 13,590.27 46,439.23

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: In 2023 and 2024, Magnum Opus was contracted by the Department of Defence to provide the day-to-day management and service availability of the Information and Communication Technology systems associated with the National Emergency Coordination Centre and to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the facility. Year Paid 2023 €106,210.50 Year...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (15 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since my appointment as Minister for Defence I regularly travel overseas representing the Government at a range of bilateral and multilateral meetings and events. In some instances, media will travel to attend aspects of my programmes overseas, to report on the event in question or to conduct interviews or obtain comments on the margins of events. Although media may travel to attend aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the adoption of the Pact for the Future by leaders at the Summit of the Future at last month’s UN General Assembly in New York. I believe the Pact represents a strong statement of countries’ commitment to the United Nations, the international system and international law. The commitment to achieve gender equality is central to the Pact for the Future - as both a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s long-standing position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process, including the MINURSO Mission, and the efforts of Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to achieve a political solution to this long-standing dispute. UN Security Council Resolution 2703, adopted on 30 October 2023, extended the mandate of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Oct 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since the events of 14 December 2022, in which Private Seán Rooney was killed and a number of his colleagues from the 121st Battalion serving with UNIFIL were injured. The Government has consistently expressed determination that all of the facts and circumstances of the incident are fully established and that no stone is left unturned to ensure that those responsible are brought to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs has a long and proud track record of providing high quality consular services to Irish citizens abroad. This is a vital public service and a key priority of my Department. Our commitment is to promote an informed approach to international travel and support citizens when they require consular assistance abroad, including during large-scale consular...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued the passport and relevant supporting documents have been returned to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Projects (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department’s original allocation under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2030 in respect of 2024, 2025 and 2026 was €25 million per annum. Following negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, it was agreed that the NDP allocations in respect of 2024, 2025 and 2026 will be increased to €35 million per...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (22 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Global Ireland Programme, which was launched in 2018, has strengthened Ireland’s global impact and diplomatic network. Since the launch of the Programme, 22 new missions have been opened to date, bringing our diplomatic footprint to 102 missions worldwide, with a further 5 new missions announced to open in the coming years. The typical average operational cost of running a new...