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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: In January 2022, the Government announced a COVID-19 Pandemic Recognition Payment (PRP) for front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. At Government level, the Department of Health has primary policy responsibility for this initiative, with the consent of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The payment is not subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Military Authorities have informed me that an applicant to a Defence Forces Cadetship, who is assessed to have not met the medical requirements/standards, can appeal the original finding to another Defence Forces Medical Officer. The reviewing Medical Officer will review the original finding and provide their professional medical opinion, be it that the original medical finding/assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by the military authorities that no Naval Service personnel attended any specialist military training in the United States in 2022. Six (6) Air Corps personnel attended pilot flight training in Alabama and Florida with the United States Air Force from November 2021 until June 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: Military life places unique demands on individuals and it is necessary that Defence Forces personnel are prepared to meet the challenges of all military operations. To this end, it is vital the age and health profile of personnel be such as to ensure that operational capability and effectiveness are not compromised in any way. For this reason compulsory retirement ages for ranks in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Peter Burke was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Defence on 21 December 2022 to act as a member of the Council of Defence. Under Section 11 of the Defence Act 1954, there is a requirement that a Council of Defence shall stand established. The section also provides that the Minister of State at the Department of Defence shall be a member of the Council. As such,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy, that I have not availed of media training from any organisation or persons from January 1, 2021, to this date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Jan 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.The Plan is iterative in nature thus ensuring that it remains relevant and that investment is targeted where most needed. A midterm review of the Plan was recently completed by my Department and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The table below outlines the number of applications and inductions under the Naval Service direct entry schemes, by Officer and Other Ranks, for each year from 2019 to 2022: Naval Service 2019 2020 2021 2022 Officer- Applications 82 73 76 85 Officer - Inductions 2 1 0 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Plaques (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that arrangements are in train to replace the plaque bearing a misspelling at the National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces who died in the service of the State, which is located in Merrion Square, Dublin. When the matter was originally brought to my Department's attention in 2021, the replacement of the plaque was scheduled to coincide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy is aware, working in the Defence Forces is a demanding career which places unique physical and psychological demands on individuals, exposing them to a unique range of challenging environments. In these circumstances, it is vital that the health profile of personnel be such as to ensure that operational capability and effectiveness are not compromised. Candidates applying...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: As previously indicated, the majority of the site in question is not under the ownership of the Department of Defence, but rather that of a third-party; with the Department retaining a holding on the site of approximately 1 Hectare of the overall 10 Hectare site. While no approach has been made by the Local Authority in relation to a transfer, my Department has no objection in principle...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The true divide in politics is between those who see problems and want to solve them and those who simply want to exploit them. This is a Government determined to take on even the most complex and difficult problems, to support a strong society and strong economy, to show respect for others and to work constructively with the mandate we have from the Irish people. In two and a half...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: As Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, has overseen a steady reduction in class sizes, a radical increase in the number of schools included in the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS, programme, an expansion of supports for pupils with special needs and the beginning of the largest programme of school refurbishment and construction in our history. She will continue this...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: There is a cold, harsh cynicism to be found in Sinn Féin's comments today. Today must seem quaint to them in comparison to the non-stop carousel we have seen from them-----

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----in trading both elected and ministerial offices in Stormont. When Deputy McDonald claims, as she did with energy earlier today, that we claim everything is fine and want to change nothing, she is, of course, ignoring everything we have been saying. We very acutely understand the need to provide more housing for people to rent or buy. We see that people need help with rising bills or...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I am pleased to confirm that we will vote to support the Taoiseach's proposal to nominate members of the Government. The Government reflects the shared commitment of our three parties to an ambitious programme across the full term of this Dáil. Tugann na hainmniúcháin agus na moltaí de bhaill an Rialtais léiriú ar...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I would like to share my time with the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath. Ar son pháirtí Fhianna Fáil, deimhneoidh mé go mbeimid de réir an chomhaontaithe daingnithe ag ár mbaill ag vótáil ar son ainmniúcháin an Tánaiste, an Teachta Varadkar, le dul os comhair an Uachtaráin le ceapadh go hoifig an Taoisigh. Is cinneadh agus...

Éirí as Oifig an Taoisigh - Resignation of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Before we begin, I would like to express my deepest sympathies and those of the Government to the family and loved ones of Private Seán Rooney. In addition, our thoughts and prayers today are also with Trooper Shane Kearney, who was critically injured in the attack. We think also of their colleagues who are deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of their comrade. In my...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1, 4, 6 and 12 together. I attended a working lunch with President Macron in Paris on Thursday, 24 November. The meeting was an opportunity to mark the intensification of our bilateral relations in recent years, and to exchange views on current EU and international issues ahead of the December European Council. Relations between Ireland and France have never...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The role of the Social Policy and Public Service Reform Division is to assist me, as Taoiseach, and the Government in delivering programme for Government objectives and public policies and services which help create a socially inclusive and fair society. Specifically, the Division assists the work of: - the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Equality and the associated senior...