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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department provides support to two recognised Veterans Associations which represent all former personnel of the Defence Forces, namely the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA). My Department engages on an ongoing basis with these associations and has entered into Service Level Agreements with them. An annual grant of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: EUNAVFOR MED Operation IRINI is tasked with “contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on Libya,” and “within its means and capabilities, supporting the monitoring of the implementation of the UN measures to prevent the illicit export of petroleum from Libya”. It does not have a humanitarian search and rescue mandate. The inclusion of a humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can confirm that officials from my Department are not using this application to conduct business and that no official meetings were held regarding the use of this application by officials. The Department of Defence requires that all applications must be used in line with the Department’s policies and procedures and advice that has been received from the National Cyber Security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Reviews (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Section 66 of the Defence Forces (Evidence) Act 2022 provides for a review of the operation of Parts 6 and 7 of the Act not later than 6 years after the commencement of that section. None of the other Acts passed by my Department since 2000 have review periods.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 to 164, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware it has been a long standing policy, in line with other public sector employers, to discontinue the historic provision of tied housing to serving personnel. Single living in accommodation is provided for operational and transient use and by its nature it is not designed for long stay...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 to 168, inclusive, together. Based on the most recent data supplied to my Department by the military authorities, the information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Details in relation to the ranks of those occupying the premises are not readily available within the Department, as the allocation of such accommodation is decided upon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Inquiries (9 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I am currently progressing a comprehensive programme of actions to address the extremely serious issues identified in the Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG). As I said in my initial response to the Report, a completely honest appraisal of the problems and a comprehensive plan to address them...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (4 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: As of 4 May, 253 Irish citizens and their dependents have been assisted to evacuate from Sudan since the current crisis began. This operation has been led by a consular crisis response team for Sudan in the Department of Foreign Affairs, which has been in place since the outbreak of conflict on 15 April. This has been a very complex and challenging undertaking, and I am particularly grateful...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (4 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has no role in the administration of immigration matters of other jurisdictions, including entry into Northern Ireland. In general, queries relating to immigration controls in another jurisdiction should be addressed to the relevant authorities in that jurisdiction. Individuals are advised to check with the authorities of their intended destination – in this case the UK...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (4 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 Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (4 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The programme in question was funded in its entirety by the International Fund for Ireland between 1987 and 2012. It received no Department of Foreign Affairs funding. The IFI is an independent, international organisation. Funding decisions are made by the IFI board consistent with the Fund's strategy. The current IFI strategy, Connecting Communities, runs to 2024. A copy of the strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (4 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has the lead role in relation to cybersecurity while the primary responsibility of the Defence Forces relates to the defence and security of their own networks and systems. The Defence Forces and the Department of Defence work with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on an on-going basis in the delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Permission was granted for a French naval vessel to berth in Bantry Bay due to poor weather conditions. The Department of Foreign Affairs was in contact with the French Embassy in relation to this vessel and relevant stakeholders were kept informed and updated. Foreign naval vessels are only granted permission to visit Irish ports on condition that they meet the necessary policy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 43 together. As of 2 May, 246 Irish citizens and their dependents have been assisted to evacuate from Sudan since the current crisis began. This operation has been led by a consular crisis response team for Sudan in the Department of Foreign Affairs, which has been in place since the outbreak of conflict on 15 April. This has been a very complex and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has approved the application and issued an FBR certificate to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, these applications were received by the Passport Service on 31 March 2023. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. These applications are within the turnaround time and have not yet reached their issue by date. Passport Online is the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to apply for a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service will follow up directly with the applicant in relation to their documentation.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that all Irish citizens, including those who are naturalised Irish citizens, can as a matter of policy avail of consular assistance and services from Irish embassies and consulates abroad. Irish citizens may also request consular support from any other EU member state in a country where there is no Irish representation, as per the EU Consular Protection Directive.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently undertaking a major review of its property footprint in Washington and London. The review is anchored in the Government’s Global Ireland initiative which commits to double the scope and impact of Ireland’s global footprint by 2025. The projects have been recognised as Strategic Investment Priorities under the National Development...