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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not 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: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 61 together. The table below details the number of personnel, broken down by officers and enlisted personnel, that discharged from the Permanent Defence Force each year since 2016 and as at 31st May in 2023: Year Officers Enlisted Total 2023* 34 259 293 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Overall expenditure on Subhead A.22 (Miscellaneous Expenditure) of the Defence Vote in the year to date amounts to over €2.83 million. A further breakdown of this expenditure is outlined in the table below. Subhead A.22 (Miscellaneous Expenses) – 2023 Outturn (at 30/06/2023) Subhead Subhead A.22 Miscellaneous Expenditure Expenditure to 30/06/2023 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: In light of the clarification received from the Deputy in relation to the information requested, it is not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I will arrange to have this information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Government agreed to progress, as a priority, the recommendations in the Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG). This included the establishment of Statutory Inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces and to address workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With a growing focus on security and defence issues across Europe and at national level, I recently convened a national Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The aim of the Forum was to provide an opportunity for a serious and honest conversation about the international security policy options available to the State, and the implications of each of these. The Forum took place...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The number of commissioned officers promoted in the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, by rank, from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, is as follows: Year Army Reserve Rank 2022 1 Promoted from Comdt to Lt Col 2022 3 Promoted from Lt to Capt 2023 1 Promoted from Comdt to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not 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: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 61 together. The table below details the number of personnel, broken down by officers and enlisted personnel, that discharged from the Permanent Defence Force each year since 2016 and as at 31st May in 2023: Year Officers Enlisted Total 2023* 34 259 293 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy may be aware, the Permanent Defence Force provides a significant level of Single Living Accommodation for serving personnel, where this accommodation is required by personnel for training and operational duties. There are in excess of 4,500 places currently within all the military installations. In addition I am advised that there are in total some 134 dwellings within the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the Department's Finance Branch that, given the considerable number of allowances that exist in the Defence Forces (which is is published and routinely updated on military.ie, and is available at the following link: Current Competitions - Defence Forces (military.ie)), that it will not possible to collate the required information within the time-frame available. My...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and 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 Development...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The development of a primary radar capability was one of the key recommendations made in last year's report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. One of the Early Actions identified in the subsequent High Level Action Plan published in response to the Commission’s report, was to commence planning for military radar capabilities, which includes ground based, maritime and primary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106, 108, 110 and 121 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants. I encourage Deputies to advise their constituents of the advantages of using the substantially more efficient Passport Online service, which is now used by more than 90% of applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The below named are special advisers to Ministers and Ministers of State that are employed by my Department: Ms Gráinne Weld, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence; Ms Sharon McGowan, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence;Ms Laura Mannion, Special Adviser to the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, documents for this application were received on 13 June. Turnaround time from the receipt of documents is 20 working days. The estimated issue date for this application is 11 July 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 117 together. With regard to the specific Foreign Birth Registration applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications have been approved. Certificates will issue to the applicants shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is pursuing a Digital First strategy and promoting Passport Online as the best way to apply for a passport. Passport Online is a multi-award-winning online platform, and places the Irish Passport Service amongst the most innovative in the world. It is certainly the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to apply for a passport. It is the priority channel for the Passport...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service will contact the applicant directly in relation to the application.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the robust processes involved in its issuance. The Irish passport was recently ranked 5th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens...