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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at 29 February 2024 the latest date for which such figures are available, was 7,451 personnel comprised of 6,018 Army personnel, 702 Air Corps personnel, and 731 Naval Service personnel. The military authorities have advised they are in the process of confirming the number of personnel in each arm of the Reserve Defence Force and this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that the requested material has recently been forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Pensions (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The case of the person in question (details supplied) has been reviewed and I am advised that the position is that he was not a member of a Defence Forces Contributory Spouses’ and Children’s Pension Scheme. The individual in question opted out of the Original Scheme in 1977 and did not opt to join the Revised Scheme in 1985 when given the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Civilian employees may, subject to the business needs of the respective military installation, be transferred to particular duties by military management in line with public service guidelines. In certain circumstances, a case may be made for an employee to carry out duties of a higher grade for a specific period of time. Should a business case be made by military management, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question. I am not at liberty to discuss or comment on any protected disclosure; however, I am assured by Military Management that no member of the Defence Forces is denied anything on foot of having made a protected disclosure. The Defence Forces is on record for encouraging members to speak out against abuse of any kind either through official...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 170, inclusive, together. My Department is aware of recent media reports regarding the training of members of the Libyan National Army by an Irish-based company and the possibility that such activity is in breach of UN sanctions or EU restrictive measures. The alleged breaches of UN and EU sanctions in the manner outlined in the media reports...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Sector Pensions (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 590, 629, 815 and 872 together. As of 29 March 2024, all Permanent Defence Forces personnel who currently have a mandatory retirement age of less than 60, may remain in service until 60 subject to fulfilling certain existing criteria, for example physical and medical fitness. As announced on 5 March 2024, in tandem with the changes made to the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy. I have dealt with this issue already in the House this morning. I am very clear the Government is focused on fulfilling the programme for Government. It is an important point that Government must always be about policy and substance, not necessarily about personalities. I have already instanced the planning Bill, which the Deputy has complained about, on the delivery...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: It is the right thing to do and we want to get this through the Houses as well.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Water tables are very high at the moment across the country.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I accept that. I do not disagree with the point and I know the specifics of the case but there is no easy resolution of all of this. However, I will revert to the Ministers concerned to see if anything can be done in this specific case. There is reflection needed across the House on where we are. We are seeing changing weather patterns. This morning, we had questions on tillage and so on...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: First, I acknowledge the difficulties on the N25. I met recently with the county manager in County Hall in Cork who was very concerned about the condition of the N25 from a road safety perspective and as a key artery between Midleton, Youghal, Carrigtohill and Waterford - thank you Deputy Butler - and it has not really been upgraded for a long time. Last year the Department of Transport...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I know of the work the Deputy is doing on prisoners' issues and I would generally acknowledge that. I will talk to my own Department officials to raise this issue on the particular prisoner Deputy Ó Cuív has referred to and the fact that there has been such extensive scanning. We have over the years made representations in respect of Maghaberry Prison and I will revert back to the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tá an Rialtas ag déanamh gach aon iarracht an Ghaeilge a chaomhnú agus, go háirithe, áiseanna a chur ar fáil do scoileanna lánGhaeilge agus scoileanna sna Gaeltachtaí. An bhfuil an Teachta ag labhairt faoi scoileanna laistigh de na Gaeltachtaí?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Cén fhadhb atá ann?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: An é nach bhfuil stiúrthóir ann faoi láthair?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: An bhfuil duine ann anois?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Níl cumas sa Ghaeilge aige nó aici, an ea?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Níl sé riachtanach. Caithfimid déileáil leis an Aire faoi sin.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tá an dlí ann agus déanfaidh mé fiosrú faoi sin.