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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I remain deeply concerned by the situation in Myanmar. Since the illegal coup in February 2021, violent conflict has escalated across the country, while the humanitarian and human rights situations continue to deteriorate. The latest United Nations reporting advises that 18.6 million people, a third of the population, are in need of humanitarian assistance across Myanmar. There are 2.7...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 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 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: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for these applications were received on the 5thand 6thJune 2024 respectively. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days. I strongly encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 73 together. With regard to the specific application about which the Deputies have enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 29thMay 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department's current Financial Management system records payments to suppliers since 2012 and there are no payments from 2012 to date, to the company named by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, these are paper applications which were received on 15th April 2024. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. The applications are within the standard turnaround time and have not yet reached their issue by date. I strongly encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The targeted sanctions adopted in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are the most expansive and hard-hitting in EU history. Approximately €24.9 billion in assets of individuals and entities listed under sanctions relating to Russia has been frozen across the EU. This includes over €1.9 billion of funds frozen by Irish financial institutions. EU Member States...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Agreements (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: On 14 February 2024, then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain wrote to the President of the European Commission requesting an urgent review of whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Furthermore, the letter requested that the Commission propose appropriate measures for the consideration of the Council,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, supporting documents were received from the applicant on 24 May 2024. The turnaround time following receipt of additional documents is 15 working days. This application is within the turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue-by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, it is estimated that more than €200 billion of immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia are now held in the EU as a result of sanctions. Ireland has been very clear that Russia must be held accountable for the appalling damage caused by its actions. In that context, we have welcomed the recent agreement at EU level to use...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 9 May 2023, my Department provides support to two recognised Veterans Associations which represent all former personnel of the Defence Forces, namely the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA). My Department engages on an ongoing basis with these associations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The wearing of military uniforms in the State is governed by Section 317 of the Defence Act 1954 which prohibits the wearing of a foreign military uniform without Ministerial permission. Requests for persons to enter the State wearing any foreign uniform are dealt with by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Such requests are forwarded to the Department of Defence for observations and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: My Department remains committed to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that supports the recruitment, retention, and advancement of all employees, and actively engage in efforts to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Learning & Development Unit of my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: In terms of specific pieces of legislation, the priority for my Department is the progression of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 through both Houses of the Oireachtas before the summer recess. The Bill has passed Second and Committee Stages in Dáil Eireann and the Report Stage debate is scheduled for the 12th of June. In summary, this Bill, which covers many aspects of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing scheme allowing for the re-enlistment of former enlisted personnel of the Permanent Defence Force has assisted in addressing particular skills gaps. The re-enlistment of former personnel with the relevant skills and experience is one of the many actions being pursued to address skills shortages in the PDF. Under the terms and conditions of the scheme, which were agreed with the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Defence Forces Artillery Corps use Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems to conduct reconnaissance operations, i.e. non-lethal operations. These UAV systems were procured between 2007 and 2009 from Aeronautics Defence Systems Ltd based in Israel following a competitive tender process, and an upgrade of the equipment was carried out by the original equipment manufacturer commencing in 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy may be aware that the largest vessels in the fleet are the P60 class, measuring 90 metres in length. My officials have advised that the berthage facilities do not extend to accommodating a Ship of the dimensions referred to by the Deputy and as my Department has not been advised of any requirements to accommodate such a ship, I am not in a position to advise further.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (11 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in the format requested. My officials will collate same and I will arrange to have this data provided to the Deputy in due course.