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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can assure the Deputy that publications and advertising in local papers in relation to military exercises in relation to this and other military installations will resume in line with Defence Forces operational and training activities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that the protocols in place for the use of ammunition for training purposes are determined by the nature of the ammunition and the location of the training activity. The protocols and procedures that are in place for the use of live ammunition in domestic military operations are governed by a Defence Forces guidance document on the the use of force,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 402 and 403 together. The following table details the current strength and establishment of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 31 December 2022. Current Strength (WTE) Agreed Strength Permanent Defence Force 7,987 9,500 Army 6,478 7,520 Air Corps ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that the strength of the Air Corps, as at 27 January 2023, is 745 wholetime equivalent personnel. The table below shows the breakdown requested: Personnel Stream Strength as at 27/01/2023 Qualified pilots 96 Cadets currently completing military training* 14 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency and is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State's obligations as a member of the European Union. In terms of fishery protection the Naval Service is tasked with patrolling all Irish waters from the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406, 407 and 408 together. As at 31 December 2022, there were 564 female members of the Permanent Defence Force, 28 of whom were serving overseas.   The requested breakdown of the total female strength of 564, by rank, is as follows:  OFFICER LT GEN MAJ GEN BRIG GEN COL LT COL ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR). The White Paper on Defence is clear that there is a continued requirement to retain and develop the RDF and the Government remains committed to the advancement of the Reserve. The strength of the Reserve Defence Force, as of 31 December...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The loss or theft of passports and passport cards is considered very serious by the Passport Service as it compromises the safety and security of personal data and can result in fraudulent activity. With regard to the case about which the Deputy has enquired, it is the policy of the Passport Service that if an applicant has lost more than threepassport cards in a ten-year period, they cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (25 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: As previously advised Ireland’s general practice is not to enter into specific agreements regarding the size of individual Missions or to require that the size of individual Missions be kept within specified limits. As previously noted, we keep our policies in this regard under review and it is open to the State to raise the issue of staffing with an individual Mission at any time,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (25 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: Sanctions are an important foreign policy tool, used to deter States from pursuing actions which threaten international stability, or from harming citizens in their own country. Since 2011, the EU has applied sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for human rights violations in Iran. Ireland works with our EU partners to ensure that all sanctions are targeted, where relevant,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (25 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: A meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Farmleigh House on 19 January 2023. The Government was represented by the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, together with the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, and the Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (25 Jan 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 (25 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: A project team, comprising senior civil and military personnel, has commenced work on planning for military radar capabilities, including primary radar. This is one of the early actions identified in a High Level Action Plan published in response to last year's report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. Work carried out to date includes identification of requirements and research into...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am deeply concerned at reports of the ongoing obstruction of the Lachin corridor since 12 December, and the impact on ethnic Armenians living in Nagorno Karabakh. In a ruling on 21 December, the European Court of Human Rights called on the government of Azerbaijan to take all measures within its jurisdiction to ensure safe passage through the Lachin Corridor of seriously ill persons in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Jan 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: Official Engagements (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Australia enjoy close diplomatic relations, anchored in shared values and close people to people links. Our Embassies are engaged in a range of activities to deepen our engagement. In 2021, we celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with Australia. Ireland and Australia share a common outlook and shared values on many global issues. We also work closely with Australia in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the comments to which the Deputy refers. Respect for human rights and the promotion of human rights is a cornerstone of Irish foreign policy. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is a key priority for Ireland. One of the fundamental aspects in achieving Ireland’s overarching foreign policy goal of a more equal, peaceful, and sustainable world is gender...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation on the ground in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Ireland has engaged actively on this issue, including in the context of our tenure on the UN Security Council. At a meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, on 19 December, Ireland highlighted that 2022 was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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...