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Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis seo chun rún faoi Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta a phlé, chun machnamh a dhéanamh ar an méid a dhein ceannairí ag an am sin chun conradh a chur i bhfeidhm, agus chun machnamh a dhéanamh ar ról Rialtas na Breataine agus Rialtas na tíre seo agus ar tábhacht na comhpháirtíochta idir an dá Rialtas....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: An honorarium will be paid to the Chairperson of the Consultative Forum at a per diem rate sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. It is expected that any additional payments such as travel undertaken on behalf of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will be paid in accordance with the applicable Civil Service Travel and Subsistence rates.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112, 113 and 115 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, these applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: On the 26 April 2023, the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland published a Statutory Report relating to the death of Patrick Kelly. The publication of this report was undoubtedly an important and emotional moment for the Kelly family. Our thoughts are first and foremost with the Kelly family, who have advocated on this case with passion and dignity for almost five decades. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. With regard to the specific application about which the Deputies have enquired, this application is within the current turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Functions (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Marriage Abroad Certificate was issued to the applicant and mailed on 23 May 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. Ireland's Consulate General in Los Angeles is one of the new missions established under the Government's strategic initiative Global Ireland 2025. The Consulate team works closely with local representatives and other key stakeholders in the Southwest region of the United States, including in fulfilment of Ireland's US & Canada...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not source or provide childcare or crèche facilities in any of its buildings.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs manages a total of 99 Missions overseas, including Embassies, Consulates General, Permanent Representations and a small number of other offices. The operating costs for each Mission in the years 2018 to 2022 are provided below. These operating cost include the salaries of Irish Civil Servants posted to these missions, which are incurred and paid in Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the applicant submitted some of the required documents to the Passport Service on 18 April 2023. The Passport Service has requested additional documents from the applicant. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has inquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department commissions external contractors, consultancy services and outsourcing services where highly specialised skills are not available internally and in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is necessary. External expertise has informed, and continues to inform, my Department's strategies and policies and the effective delivery of our services to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I engage regularly with officials in my department with responsibility for bilateral relations including relations with Australia. I am also briefed on developments in Australia when necessary and recently met with senior officials to discuss current areas of engagement. These briefings incorporate valuable information provided by our network of Embassies and Consulate Generals. This...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Consultative Forum has adopted the same approach to the appointment and remuneration of the Chairperson as for the Citizens’ Assemblies. The Chairperson, Louise Richardson, DBE, has been appointed with due consideration to the experience and expertise required to execute the main functions. An honorarium will be paid to the Chairperson at the same per diem rate as Chairs of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. Our commitment and support for the primary role of the United Nations, in the maintenance of international peace and security, is expressed in Ireland's long-standing tradition of participating in UN peacekeeping operations. This commitment is also expressed in our engagement in the EU's Common Security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: In line with similar national processes, an independent Chairperson was selected to chair the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The Chair was appointed having regard to the remit of the Consultative Forum and, consequently, to the competencies, skills and experience required to conduct same. Louise Richardson DBE, the highly-respected President of the Carnegie Corporation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not assist with, or make, financial contributions to the sourcing or provision of childcare or créche facilities for the children of staff members of any grade or position.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The following table provides details of consultants and outsourced legal, HR and accountancy services engaged by the Department in 2022. Consultant/External Legal Teams/ HR Specialists/ Accountancy Firms Details Amount Paid Marman and Associates Provision of passenger boat licence fees for Civil Defence Units in Local Authorities across...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Following confirmation from the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board that an employee previously using rooms in Columb Barracks had been relocated to an alternative location in Mullingar under their aegis, the Department secured the rooms in question; whilst making provision for other groups to continue to have access to same, as required.