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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (14 Feb 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, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. In this context, the principal aim over the period of the White Paper is to replace and upgrade, as required,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that the numbers of those with paramedic/advanced paramedic qualifications in the Defence Forces during the periods requested is as follows: Qualification 2020 (at 31 Dec) 2021 (at 31 Dec) 2022 (at 31 Dec) 2023 (at 31 Jan) Advanced Paramedic (AP) 16 15 10 19 Paramedic 30 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: A civilian consultant psychiatrist has been engaged full-time in the Defence Forces since 2020. There are no plans to recruit any additional psychiatrists at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Travel (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) is delivered primarily by the use of the Learjet 45 aircraft, which came into operation in 2004. Where it is unavailable, the CASA and/or other Air Corps aircraft may be used. The Learjet is currently approaching its natural end of life. Based on current serviceability issues, discontinuation of manufacturer support and limited part...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: As requested by the Deputy, the Military Authorities have advised of the number of sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape complaints that have been made against serving members of the Defence Forces, by other members, in 2021 and 2022, as detailed in the following table. Year Complaints of Sexual Assault Complaints of Sexual Harassment Complaints of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the Defence Forces Grievance Management Office were made aware of six bullying complaints against serving members, by other members in 2021 and five bullying complaints in 2022, as detailed in the following table; Year Number of Complaints Nature of Complaint Rank of Accused* 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Any complaint or allegation of unacceptable behaviour in the Defence Forces is subject to administrative investigative procedures. Unacceptable behaviour as outlined in Defence Forces Administrative Instruction A7 and includes, but is not limited to, allegations of sexual harassment, harassment, discrimination and/or bullying. Administrative Instruction A7 Chapter 1 is the Defence Forces...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Yes, but this was part of an interdepartmental review. Anything to do with retirements and so on in fast accrual pension services is not just exclusive to the Department of Defence. It has broader implications. However, given the particular situation we find ourselves in regarding recruitment and numbers, we cannot wait for the outcome of an interdepartmental review.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is very polite. He has now turned the question "Has there been a pause?" to "Would you pause it?"

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Which Bill?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: For obvious reasons many countries are under pressure due to the war in Ukraine and they decided to hold back their ODA but we did not. We did both so there is a very clear commitment. We gave a clear pathway and figure for climate finance. I take the point made by the Deputy and I have had these discussions. We have said publicly that we would get to €225 million and I have said...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: We should never say that, because someone will ring "Liveline" in the morning and say he or she was ten minutes on the line.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (9 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs' website outlines some of the particularities those travelling with children should be aware of when travelling abroad. Full details are available at www.dfa.ie/travel/assistance-abroad/childrens-issues/ The Deputy should be aware that each country may have their own requirements for those travelling with children who are not their own. It is advisable that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (9 Feb 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 (9 Feb 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 Defence: Defence Forces (9 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Judge-led Independent Review Group, established on 25 January 2022 by Government, has been examining the current systems, policies and procedures for dealing with issues relating to bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the Defence Forces as well as the prevailing workplace culture. Despite the reforms that have taken place in the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Social Media (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department complies with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. The Department endeavours to ensure that its video content is accessible to as many people as possible, and we are committed to providing Departmental videos with closed captioning and/or subtitling...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Russia's targeted and indiscriminate attacks on residential neighbourhoods and civilian infrastructure are designed to terrorise the people of Ukraine. I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms. While Ireland is militarily neutral, the Government has been clear that Ireland is not politically neutral in terms of our response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The appointment of full-time specialist Cultural Officers in priority locations worldwide has been identified in the Government’s Global Ireland 2025 strategy as a key action to widen and deepen our global cultural presence and engagement. Six posts have been filled since the programme commenced in 2020 in a close partnership between my Department and the Department of Tourism,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been providing support to Ukraine both bilaterally and through the EU budget since Russia's full-scale invasion was launched on 24 February 2022. That support has been directed at addressing the humanitarian consequences of the invasion, as well as supporting the Ukrainian government, public services and economy. In terms of humanitarian assistance Ireland was among the first...