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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...

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.