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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...

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

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department, through the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi, Consulate General in Mumbai and Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin, has been providing assistance to the citizen’s family - notwithstanding the Indian authorities’ position that this is a UK consular case. Consular officers in my Department are in regular contact with the family, and I am...

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

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 and 41 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: Passport Services (3 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 Defence: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that there has been no expenditure incurred in terms of capital works in relation to Columb Barracks, Mullingar. As the Deputy will be aware, there are several community groups availing of the premises at no cost. The Department pays electricity bills, security fees and other costs. The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in the format...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that my Department has not commissioned such a report. The determination of such matters is primarily a matter for the planning authority, who are the authority responsible for determining Protected buildings under the planning code.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel is a military installation and home to the air component of the Permanent Defence Force. The aerodrome facilitates training and operations by Air Corps aircraft, including the operation of the Ministerial Air Transport Service, the Garda Air Support Unit, fishery protection patrols, air ambulance missions etc. The Air Corps is responsible for the management...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I plan to attend a meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Brussels later this month. This will provide the opportunity to meet as many of my colleagues as possible, including my Italian counterpart. While I have no plans to formally meet with the Italian Minister for Defence, I would welcome an opportunity for a bi-lateral with him or any of my EU counterparts on the margins of the EU Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 to 71, inclusive, together. In order to build a deeper understanding of the threats faced by the State, and the links to, and between, our foreign, security and defence policy, I have convened a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The Consultative Forum will take place over four full days in three different locations; on 22 June at...