Results 9,241-9,260 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 221 together. My previous statements to the House have acknowledged that the conclusions in the Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) on dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces are both stark and shocking. The Report, which was accepted by Government, makes for uncomfortable reading and goes to the very heart of dignity, mutual...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: The current strength of the Defence Forces as at 31 March 2023 is as follows: Total Strength Army (WTE) 6,333 Air Corps (WTE) 716 Naval Service (WTE) 758 Army Reserve (Effective Personnel) 1,496 Naval Service Reserve (Effective Personnel) 102 WTE - Whole...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further supporting documents from the applicant on 30 January 2023. The application cannot proceed without the required supporting documents. The Passport Service contacted the Applicant again on 9 May 2023 in relation to the required documents.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the Foreign Birth Registration application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application has been approved and a Foreign Birth Registration certificate will issue to the applicant in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, new photographs for these applications were received on 2 May 2023. The turnaround time from receipt of a new photograph by the Passport Service is 10 working days. These applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date. The Passport Service has a helpful video...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application is currently being processed by the Passport Service. The Passport Service will contact the applicant directly in relation to the application.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, this application is within the current turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue by date. The Passport Service has advised the applicant of the option of booking an Urgent Appointment for passport renewal.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 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: Consular Services (10 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: The conflict in Sudan has had a devastating impact on civilians. Hundreds have been killed, and thousands injured. Residents in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan are facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other necessities. It is vital that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need. It is also vital to have a durable ceasefire. Ireland fully supports mediation efforts by...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together. My Department is currently in the busiest season for passport applications, as citizens prepare for their upcoming summer travel plans. Thanks to operational and staffing plans implemented by my Department, the Passport Service is successfully responding to the current high demand, and has issued over 403,000 passports to date this year....
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Meetings (10 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that I am aware of the case and that my Department is providing consular assistance and support on the matter. Though the relevant Embassy of Ireland is precluded from interfering in the judicial processes of another country, or from getting involved in private legal disputes, we have been active in providing whatever assistance possible and guiding the affected...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: The Army Pensions Acts provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923, as amended,...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Maritime Jurisdiction (10 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40, 41, 42 and 43 together. The Naval Service, as the State's principal sea-going agency, is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. While the main daily tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with our obligations as a member of the EU, it also carries out a number of other non-fishery related tasks in...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 May 2023)
Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 122 and 131 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.