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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: In 2018, The Gambia instituted proceedings against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Gambia claims that Myanmar – ‘through its State organs, State agents, and other persons and entities acting on the instructions of or under the direction and control of Myanmar’...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: An adult whose passport has expired more than five years ago and a child whose passport has expired more than 10 years ago will need to apply for their next passport as a first time applicant if their expired passport was issued more than 15 years ago. All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008, as amended. Section 8 of the Act provides for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008, as amended. The Act provides, among other things, that a person must be an Irish citizen before a passport can be issued. Entitlement to Irish citizenship is determined by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. There are no provisions for the spouse or partner of an Irish citizen to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Correspondence (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I note the correspondence sent by the Deputy on 17 January 2024 relating to the case taken by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The Government’s views on this case have been made clear to the Oireachtas on several occasions since 17 January. I have made statements on this matter during debates in the Dáil (on 25 January) and in the Seanad (on 21...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 52 together. With regard to the specific applicants about which the Deputy has enquired, passports have been issued to the applicants through the Urgent Appointment service.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland, the European Union and other international partners, including the United States, are absolutely clear that Gaza is an integral part of a future Palestinian state. There can be no forced displacement of the civilian population of Gaza, nor occupation of the strip by Israel. All Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the concerning case outlined by the Deputy. I am monitoring the situation through our Missions in the region. My officials are continuing to closely follow issues of arbitrary and administrative detention and conditions in detention. These issues are also being discussed and raised through our Missions. This is consistent with calls made by Ireland in its bilateral...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: This is a devastating case for the family concerned and my thoughts are with them. I can assure you that my Department, through our Consular Division at headquarters and our relevant Consulate General, remains actively engaged on this case. A dedicated departmental case officer is in regular contact with the citizen's family. With regard to the specific request to be able to view the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Shannon Airport Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Permission for foreign military aircraft, including US aircraft, to fly over Ireland or land at Irish airports, is governed by strict conditions. These routinely include stipulations that the aircraft must be unarmed, carry no arms, ammunition or explosives and must not engage in intelligence gathering, and that the flights in question must not form any part of military exercises or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am deeply disturbed by the appalling hardship the people of Syria continue to face after 14 years of conflict. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, an estimated 16.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across Syria this year, a further and worrying year-on-year increase. I am also mindful of the many hardships that Lebanon faces...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act, 2008 (“The 2008 Act”). For all first time Passport Online applicants, the following original identity documents are required, in addition to documents that prove their entitlement to Irish citizenship: Witnessed identity verification form generated by Passport Online system Proof of address such...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I visited Washington DC from 5-7 February 2024. During my visit I met with U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Jon Finer; USAID Administrator, Samantha Power; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; Senators Chris Murphy, Jon Ossoff and Lindsey Graham; Democratic Minority Whip, Congresswoman Katherine Clark; Congressman Brendan Boyle; and 15 members of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: There were no exit, severance, or redundancy payments made by my Department to the value of €100,000 or more, but not more than €200,000, during the years 2019 to 2023, and 2024 to date. There are no bodies under the aegis of my Department. There are no bodies funded in full by my Department. My Department does not hold information on exit, severance or redundancy packages...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application raised by the Deputy, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant. Having reviewed its policy for passport renewal applicants resident in Ireland who wish to change their name and having been issued a Gender Recognition Certificate by the Department of Social Protection, the Passport Service can confirm that the following documents are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: All passport applications are subject to the provisions of the Passports Act 2008, as amended ("the 2008 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, each passport applicant must demonstrate an entitlement to Irish citizenship by providing acceptable documentary evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: June 21st, the longest day of the year, is a day for the people of Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Great Britain and further afield to reflect on the Troubles and acknowledge the hurt and pain caused by that violence in a positive and inclusive way, whether publicly or privately. The idea for a Day of Reflection emerged from the Healing through Remembering Report in 2002. Healing through...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: All passport applications are subject to the terms of the Passports Act, 2008, as amended (“the Act“). The Act provides a legal basis for the various policies and procedures that are applied by the Passport Service in the issuing of passports. Section 10 of the Act provides that a passport will issue in the name of a citizen as it appears on his/her birth certificate or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s bilateral ties with Indonesia are strong and growing. Our relationship dates back to the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1984 and was strengthened by the opening of an Irish Embassy in Jakarta in 2014. This year, Ireland and Indonesia celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the opening of our Embassy in Jakarta. The Embassy of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Developing and maintaining foreign language proficiency in our Embassies and Consulates abroad is important in building key relationships and enabling officers to integrate more deeply. A wide range of skills are required to carry out the functions of an Embassy and Consulate General and, to that end, the staffing profile of our Missions include both posted staff and locally-hired staff. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is successfully meeting high demand for passports with turnaround times at or well-ahead of target, and no backlogs. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for their passport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a user-friendly, efficient service that...