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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: I can assure the Deputy that my Department is aware of this case and providing consular assistance. The Embassy of Ireland in the United Arab Emirates has been actively engaging with the authorities on the citizen’s status in the country and the remaining administrative impediments to him returning to Ireland. My Department will continue to provide support on the case where...

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

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service has been unable to identify a Foreign Birth Registration application for the applicant using the application number provided. The Passport Service has contacted the Deputy's office directly for further details.

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

Micheál Martin: It is the understanding of my Department that Mr. Binder was arrested in Greece in 2018 and was charged in relation to a number of offences. On 13 January 2023, the case concerning the misdemeanour charges against Mr. Binder was annulled, while a separate felony case remains at an investigative stage. As Mr. Binder is a German citizen, consular assistance is being provided by the German...

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

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has approved this application and a Foreign Birth Registration certificate has been issued to the applicant.

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

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has approved this application and will be in contact with the applicant in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: From time to time, the Department of Foreign Affairs contracts companies to provide audit, tax and related advisory services, most frequently to Embassies managing significant development cooperation programmes. In the past 12 months, one contract was in place with KPMG Uganda, managed by the Embassy of Ireland to Uganda. The contract was for the audit of a grant partner project and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: The issue raised by the Deputy relates to the operation of Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This legislation comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 provides for the abatement of a public service pension where a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 to 156, inclusive, together. The deployment of any naval assets to Operation Irini requires the approval of the Government and Dáil Éireann in accordance with the “Triple Lock” provisions of the Defence Acts. On 5 April, the Government approved the deployment of a Naval Service Vessel for service as part of Operation Irini for a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will aware, with the use by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth of parts of the installation to house those persons seeking refuge, those community groups who where using the premises on an unlicensed basis have been assured that their use on such a basis could continue. To that end I am advised that the LDA, who will be the eventual...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: Officials from my Department wrote to Tipperary County Council offering to transfer the property in question for a nominal sum, having regard to its central location in Nenagh and its historical ties to the town. However, the Council declined the offer. My officials are available to discuss the matter further with Tipperary County Council as the initial offer still stands.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of anticipated project delivery based on the achievement of the high-level goals as set out in White Paper 2015. A midterm review of the Plan was recently completed by my Department and the Defence Forces to ensure the Plan continues to reflect current operational requirements. In respect of Stephens Barracks,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: As part of my visit to Kilkenny Barracks, I met with the aforementioned Squash Club and subsequently directed that the necessary building works to bring the building up to the required standard be included in the Defence Forces delegated building programme for 2023. I am advised that my Department is awaiting a timeframe for the procurement and completion of these works. Upon receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are 7 Civilian Employees in Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny. For operational and security reasons, details of the numbers and rank of Defence Forces personnel located at military installations cannot be disclosed. It should be noted however that the number of personnel stationed at a particular location will frequently vary on an on-going basis, as it is a normal operational feature for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department had no contracts with KPMG in the past 12 months.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (20 Apr 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 Consultations (20 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department commissions consultancy services where highly specialised skills are not available internally and in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is necessary. External expertise has informed, and continues to inform, my Department's strategies and policies and the effective delivery of our services to our citizens in a transparent and accountable...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (20 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: The table below provides details of each time my Department awarded contracts for the services of consultants in 2022, the purpose of each consultancy and the value of each contract. Watercraft Safety Consultancy in relation to Passenger Boat Licences in Civil Defence Units in various Local Authorities across the country. €12,240 ICT Consultancy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Citizens' Assembly (20 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 to 159, inclusive, together. Against the background of the changed geopolitical context and wider threat environment in Europe, which calls for consideration of the State’s approach international security issues, a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will be convened with a view to initiating an open and evidence-based discussion...