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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Report of the Commission on Defence Forces calls for the development of an East Coast base for the Naval Service. While IPVs can currently operate from Haulbowline, it is a strategic goal of the Defence Forces to develop a Forward Operating Base on the East Coast. On 25 October, I instructed my officials to enter into discussions with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No 14 of 17 October 2024, I have requested the Defence Forces to provide information on the functions formally performed by members of the Defence Forces which have been outsourced since 2020. Preliminary data has been prepared, however, further analysis is required before a final answer can be provided. It is hoped to issue a reply to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: It has not been possible to provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The following table, based on data provided by the military authorities, sets out the information sought by Deputy from 2019 up to the end of October (the latest date for which information is available). - Completed Patrol Days Cancelled Patrol Days Total Scheduled Patrol Days 2019 1061 94 1155 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am very pleased that this significant Government commitment is now nearing fruition and that members of the Defence Forces are soon to be brought within the scope of the Directive. Extensive work has been undertaken to date between my officials and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, to progress the removal of the blanket exemption of the Defence Forces from the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Plaques (5 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: There are currently no plans to place a monument or commemorative plaque in Ballymullen Barracks as referenced by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service has issued over 916,000 passports to date this year. All passport applications are subject to the terms of the Passports Act, 2008, as amended (“the Act“). The Act provides, among other things, that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to that person. In order to meet this requirement, when making a first time passport...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for processing applications for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Once a person is entered on the Foreign Births Register, they are deemed an Irish citizen and is entitled to apply for an Irish passport. By its nature, Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s diplomatic presence has expanded significantly in recent years, under the Global Ireland Strategy, which aimed to double Ireland’s global footprint and influence in the period 2018 to 2025. Twenty six new missions were planned for under the Strategy, and we have now opened or announced the opening of twenty seven, comprising fourteen embassies and thirteen...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for processing applications for citizenship by descent through the Foreign Births Register under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Once a person is entered on the Foreign Births Register, they are deemed an Irish citizen and is entitled to apply for an Irish passport. By its nature, Foreign Birth Registration (FBR)...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service has issued over 916,000 passports to date this year. All passport applications are subject to the terms of the Passports Act, 2008, as amended (“the Act“). The Act provides, among other things, that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued to that person. In order to meet this requirement, when making a first time passport...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces, including the Naval Service, is maintained and developed. This is to enable the Defence Forces to carry out the roles assigned by Government. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of the established capability development and Equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Grazing Rights (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 to 45, inclusive, together. The Curragh Plains is approximately 4,870 acres. Grazing of sheep on the Curragh Plains is permitted under the Curragh of Kildare Acts of 1870, 1961 and 1969. “Claims” in this regard belong to various land owners in townlands surrounding the Curragh of Kildare. I am advised that the current available number of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Oct 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Land Staff Team (comprising the Curragh Maor and two Fó-Mhaor) employed by my Department are tasked with assisting with the management of the Curragh Plains, which includes but is not limited to: - Assisting the Department's Property Management Branch with the supervision of the “Green and Blue” (i.e. outside the Curragh Camp) lands of the Curragh specifically...

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.