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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Many posts that have been funded have not been recruited. A lot of the recruitment issues we have experienced in the past year are not funding related but are human resource issues.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Níl aon amhras ach go bhfuil brú faoi leith ar mhuintir na tíre go háirithe i gCorcaigh agus i bPort Láirge de bharr an méid báistí a thit inné. Bhí sé uafásach ar fad agus tá daoine ag fulaingt dá dheasca sin. Táimid ag déanamh gach aon iarracht chun cabhair agus tacaíocht a thabhairt do mhuintir na...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: There is an issue but continuing objections that lack balance and perspective in the process are delaying many flood relief schemes across the country and that needs to be faced up to, not just by Government but by the entire House. We need balance and perspective in all of these matters.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt leis an Seanad i gcomhthéacs an ábhair ríthábhachtaigh seo. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to address the Seanad. I thank Senators for being here for this very important issue. We all know that these terrible circumstances are of huge interest to this House and to...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Wrong.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Saying it is creeping annexation is shameful.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Absolutely shameful.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Consular officials in Dublin, our Representative Office in Ramallah and our Embassy in Tel Aviv are aware of the case and are providing extensive consular assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application is within the current turnaround times and has not yet reached its issue by date. I encourage the Deputy to advise his constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient online service, which is now used by more than 90% of applicants worldwide.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I unreservedly condemn the attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October. The deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians can never be justified. The taking of hostages, including young children and the elderly is unconscionable and I call for them to be released immediately. I concur with the statements of President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in this regard. Israel’s right...

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Motion (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — unreservedly condemns the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday, 7th October last, indiscriminately, and systematically targeting civilians, and resulting in over 1,400 deaths; — utterly condemns the hospital bombing that occurred last evening; — echoes the call of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General for an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the required supporting documents were received from the applicant on 10 October 2023. 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: Departmental Legal Cases (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: Depending on the subject matter, litigation against my Department is dealt with by the Attorney General’s Office and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office or the State Claims Agency. The table below sets out the number of cases commenced against the Department over the past 10 years, as well as all legal costs paid by the Department each year. Year Number...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service records show that a refund was issued on 22 February 2023. The Passport Service has contacted the applicant directly in relation to the refund.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am deeply alarmed by what is happening in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. The brutal attack by Hamas in Israel on 7 October was appalling. Under international law, Israel has a right to defend itself from attack, but this must be done within the parameters of international humanitarian law. I am also concerned about rising violence and deaths in the West Bank,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The payment of staff in my Department, including in the Passport Service, is administered by the National Shared Services Office (NSSO). The NSSO ensure Civil Servants in my Department are paid in accordance with their point on the appropriate pay-scale as advised by the Human Resources Division. Increments are awarded to staff provided they have not reached the top of their pay-scale, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to serve Ireland, promote Ireland's values and advance Ireland's prosperity and interests abroad, as well as to provide the government with the capabilities, analysis and influence to ensure that Ireland derives the maximum benefit from all areas of its external engagement. Officials of my Department work with all State Agencies to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department's Litigation Branch manages litigation claims taken against the Minister for Defence. In doing so, the Branch works closely with both the State Claims Agency (SCA) and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO).Personal injury cases taken against the Minister for Defence are managed on behalf of the Minister for Defence by the SCA, and Employment Law matters taken...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: For 2024, the total overall gross allocation provided to the Defence Vote Group, as set out in Budget 2024, is €1.23 billion, comprising of €921 million on the Defence Vote and €310 million on the Army Pensions Vote. This significant allocation represents an overall increase of €21 million on 2023 across the Vote Group. This level of funding will enable the...