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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am engaged in continuous dialogue with my EU counterparts on Russia’s illegal full scale invasion of Ukraine, and how we as the European Union can support Ukraine and its people in the face of this aggression. This dialogue is continuing this week at the Foreign Affairs Council and European Council. At the Foreign Affairs Council yesterday (20 March), which was attended by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: The EU has agreed approximately €5.5 billion in support to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF) thus far, with the latest package of support agreed by the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 March. This support consists of €5.12 billion for lethal equipment and approximately €380 million for non-lethal equipment, inclusive of a new Assistance Measure allowing for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I made a public statement in relation to events in Nablus on 23 February. I condemned the violence, in which an Israeli security force operation resulted in multiple deaths, including a child, and injuries to around 100 people. Israel, as an occupying power, has an obligation under international law to protect civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. It was significant that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I, together with my Government colleagues, have engaged closely and consistently with a broad range of stakeholders in Northern Ireland, including political representatives, as well as civic society and the business community, on the Protocol for Ireland/Northern Ireland. The clear and consistent message we received was on the need for stability and certainty. I welcome the agreement by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been consistently engaged at European Union level on support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war of aggression. Overall EU assistance to Ukraine pledged by both EU and Member States so far amounts to nearly €50 billion, which includes financial, humanitarian, emergency, budgetary as well as military support. Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: With the approval of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, allocations to Departmental Votes may be transferred between subheads by a process known as ‘virement’. Savings on one or more subheads may be used to meet excess expenditure on another subhead or subheads in the same Vote. In line with Public Financial Procedures, the process involves a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Deaths of Irish Citizens Abroad (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of this case and wish to acknowledge that this has been a very difficult time for the family concerned. I can assure the Deputy that the Consular Assistance Unit in my Department is in ongoing contact with the family, and that the Embassy of Ireland in Madrid continues to engage with the Spanish authorities on the matter. As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Meetings (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is fully committed to ensuring that our staff and our workplace are representative and reflective of the people and society that we serve. The Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Action Plan was developed through wide-scale consultations within the Department, both in Ireland and across our Mission network overseas. In 2021, we worked...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs was allocated €25 million for Capital Expenditure in the 2023 Revised Estimates for Votes 27 and 28, in line with the National Development Plan. An additional sum of €2.25 million was carried over from 2022. The Department’s capital allocation is used primarily for the purchase and construction of properties overseas to support...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 533 together. My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: The people of Syria have endured unimaginable levels of hardship and suffering for 12 years and the earthquakes in February have added to their misery. I am aware of reports of airstrikes in northern Syria, which led to the closure of Aleppo airport. Ireland does not have independent sources of information on these attacks and so I cannot comment on the accuracy of those reports. I do...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Mar 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 6th in the Henley Global Passport Index as it provides our citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 538 together. I remain extremely concerned about the continued detention of this Irish citizen, especially given his ill health. I can assure the Deputy that the citizen's release remains a strong priority for me and my Department. To that end, there continues to be extensive engagement by the Government with the authorities in Iran on the case,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is responsible for processing Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) applications for people who are born abroad and claim Irish citizenship through a grandparent born in Ireland or through a parent who has claimed citizenship also through FBR, Naturalisation or Post Nuptial Citizenship. Demand for this service increased significantly as a result of the Brexit vote in the UK. The...