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

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not operate a barter account. There are no agencies under the aegis of the Department.

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

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 122 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland has strong bonds with Australia, founded on shared values and on the vibrant Irish communities in both countries. There have been close and frequent contacts at all levels. Members of the Government have held a number of meetings with the government of Australia at both federal and state level, reflecting our close friendship. This March, as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Australia and Ireland share close and long-standing connections, underpinned by strong people-to-people links. In 2021, we celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with Australia and our Embassies are engaged in a range of activities to deepen bilateral engagement as well as cooperation at multilateral level. Ireland is represented by two Diplomatic Missions in Australia, with an Embassy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Securing future immigration flows between Ireland and the United States continues to be a Government priority. This matter is raised with the U.S. Administration and with U.S. political representatives on an ongoing basis. During my visit to Washington last February, I raised the question of access to visas with politicians on both sides of the aisle. During my St. Patrick's Day visit to New...

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

Micheál Martin: Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of between 6 and 9 months from receipt of supporting documents. Applications that require further supporting documents will take longer to process. Foreign Birth Registration, by its nature, is a detailed and complex process, often involving official documentation relating to three...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Since I was appointed as Minister for Defence, no advisers have taken up employment in this Department. The below named are special advisers who have been appointed as advisers to me as Minister for Defence and also as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. All are employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Ms Gráinne Weld, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (11 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 (including replacement capabilities as they near end of life) for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not operate a ‘barter account’ for the provision of goods or services. In relation to the Defence Forces, the military authorities have advised that they do not hold or operate any such ‘barter accounts’.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Supports (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Defence has no projects or schemes funded under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I will talk to the Minister about the issues that have been raised, but very comprehensive resources have been agreed by the Government to deal with this issue, particularly apartment defects. More generally, the Government has committed in the territory of €4 billion to €5 billion over time to deal with mica, apartment defects and other defects. The issue is one of developing...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am a very strong believer in the work of the alcohol and drug task forces and I have visited several of them. We will be of a positive disposition in allocating additional funding. An Estimates round is now under way across different Departments, so this is an issue we will prioritise.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has been very consistent on this, and I appreciate his work. People might not have been as aware of the phenomenon without it. I have become increasingly aware of it and I will talk to the Minister for Justice. We need to reflect on the trend the Deputy has identified, which can result in a significant denial of access and rights. From a more holistic perspective in respect of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I am familiar with the area and met representatives of Cobh chamber of commerce last year in respect of this. This is a key objective. In terms of the reclassification of the road as a national route, I am not clear that it is - excuse the pun - the route to go but I will check it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: What we need to do is to find a way to allocate funding to upgrade this road because the current situation will not be tenable over the next decade. We have to get some route, some way, to try to get this road upgraded.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is clear from this morning's questions that the lead-in to the budget is well and truly under way, and we have maybe three months to go yet. This issue was raised yesterday evening at our parliamentary party meeting. The Deputy made a fair point and I know the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is examining the situation. Obviously, it is in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am not familiar with the background to the case. I am familiar with the territory and the landscape in Rosscarbery, which is beautiful. I do not think RTÉ should ever assert squatter's rights over any person's property. That is not normally the way State agencies conduct their behaviour. There is normally engagement with landowners and agreements are arrived at. However, I am not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is a matter of concern and I will revert to the Ministers for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and Finance in respect of what we can do to support the task forces and what route we can take to provide resources to enable them to retain staff.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is very seized of it. Again, there is an issue around availability of respite care and maximisation of resources, both staffing and in terms of additional capacity being provided, in both respite and residential care. We will respond to that in the context of the forthcoming Estimates.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: As I said in answer to an earlier question, the Minister has engaged and the Government continues to engage. There was a meeting and there is ongoing engagement with management and unions also. The Government is working to see what it can do, within state aid parameters, to facilitate an earlier reopening of the mine. The situation is very challenging and very serious for the workers, of...