Results 81-100 of 1,029 for cork speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Passport Services (7 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Customer Experience (CX) group. This ranking recognised the Passport Service as the best customer service brand in the public sector. The public offices of the Passport Service in Dublin 2 and in Cork operate a four day Urgent Appointment service for renewal applicants. The Dublin office also offers a one-day Urgent Appointment service. Currently, only 39% of urgent appointment slots are...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...it will continue to provide assistance. The Army was also on the ground this morning and provided personnel and two 4x4 vehicles for the emergency transport of nurses to and from Mercy hospital in Cork last night. The Defence Forces are engaging on an ongoing basis with the relevant local authorities and attended a cross-agency co-ordination meeting this morning. Likewise, the Garda is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...has had a lot of flooding and the Deputy is correct in that it is undermining investment and the proper development of that community. It is a community with a great history and tradition in Cork. I endorse everything the Deputy said.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...local actors to get their act together in terms of pipes and so forth. There is significant investment going into rail transport. Deputy Shanahan might close his ears to this but the Midleton-Cork-Mallow rail service was designed around density and to enhance further density in that corridor as part of the EU's recovery and resilience programme.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: As I said, we will examine the existing schemes to ensure they are fit for purpose in respect of the flooding event in Midleton, Glanmire, parts of Cork city and west Waterford. The Government will move on that. The Deputy outlined the broader issues, including the damage to road surfaces and so forth. Again, I pay tribute to all the local volunteers who did so much work to help people at...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...protection schemes, he himself having supported alternatives and having gone against the OPW schemes as he still is. I have no problem with a barrier on the Lee. We need a flood relief scheme in Cork city, given its history. It is built on a marsh. It needs it. I am not against people making submissions and so on, but there is an urgency for householders and businesses - I remember...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy spoke about flood relief schemes. He may recall his own comments in relation to the Cork city flood relief scheme, where he described the OPW's proposals as crude and not taking into account the people of Cork's relationship with the River Lee. He backed the campaign to, essentially, undermine the OPW's programme of flood relief. I have no problem with people making submissions...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...na Corann ach go háirithe, agus i nGleann Maghair agus i lár chathair Chorcaí. I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. Our immediate thoughts are with the households and businesses affected by the fierce flooding yesterday, particularly in County Cork, Cork city and west Waterford. It has been very distressing for many people. We are deeply concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Customer Service Hub. The Passport Service also offers an Urgent Appointment Service whereby applicants who need to renew their passport urgently can book an appointment at either the Dublin or Cork passport offices. The Dublin passport office can issue a passport within 1 or 4 days, while the Cork passport office can issue a passport in 4 days. Applicants who have already submitted an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...process there; someone thought it through. Some armchair general thought this was a good idea and sacrificed hundreds of young people in the name of martyrdom. I recently attended an event in west Cork where someone warned young people not to listen to armchair generals who do not go into the theatre of battle themselves, and to beware of politicians who urge others to go into the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...resident in Ireland, the Passport Service offers an Urgent Appointment Service whereby applicants who need to renew their passport urgently can book an appointment at either the Dublin or Cork passport offices. The Dublin passport office can issue a passport within 1 or 4 days, while the Cork passport office can issue a passport in 4 days. Applicants who have already submitted an...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: To respond to Deputy Shanahan, there are complexities to these figures. Bear in mind that the Government's strategy is to develop regional cities and to develop critical mass in Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Galway to create a better balance to economic development. The situation in Waterford has improved significantly over the past number of years in terms of foreign direct investment,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...my view, been analysed or assessed with the level of detail required to make sure we can plan better for the future. I agree on the need to fast-track elective hospitals, particularly the one in Cork, for which I have been arguing intensely with the Minister-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Naval Service (5 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Army Ranger Wing demonstrated great courage, skill and speed in taking control of the vessel, as did the Naval Service in shadowing, monitoring and eventually taking control of the vessel coming back into Cork. In essence, the operation, involving all three services, is the way forward. Therefore, we cannot consider maritime surveillance exclusively in terms of ships as there is also a...

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

Micheál Martin: ...There was engagement from a wide range of stakeholders, including members of the public, to explore and discuss our international security policy in detail. The Forum took place over four days in Cork, Galway and Dublin, with 80 panellists and moderators and approximately 1,000 attendees in person. There were eighteen different sessions covering a broad spectrum of security and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...government last year to replace the now decommissioned LÉ Orla and LÉ Ciara, were transported to Ireland following a year long project to regenerate and modify the vessels. Following their arrival in Cork, the IPVs are undergoing a comprehensive programme of works including crew familiarisation and training. They will become fully operational when all of these targets are met and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (28 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...infrastructure. There was also opportunity to examine the experiences and choices of other partners in responding to the new security environment in Europe. The Forum took place over four days in Cork, Galway and Dublin, with 80 panellists and moderators and approximately 1,000 attendees in person. All discussions were live-streamed, with over 10,000 online viewers. In addition, over...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...resident in Ireland, the Passport Service offers an Urgent Appointment Service whereby applicants who need to renew their passport urgently can book an appointment at either the Dublin or Cork passport offices. The Dublin passport office can issue a passport within 1 or 4 days, while the Cork passport office can issue a passport in 4 days. Passport Onlineis now by far the quickest,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Security (27 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...current and future engagement in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), as well as our relationship with NATO through the Partnership for Peace. The Forum took place over four days in Cork, Galway and Dublin, and saw over 80 panellists moderating or speaking and approximately 1,000 attendees. All discussions were live-streamed with over 10,000 online viewers. In...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (20 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...40,000 Trócaire 25,870,864 Ubuntu Network University of Limerick 276,374 UCD Volunteers Overseas 50,000 University College Cork 73,623 University of Limerick 65,000 Vita 586,263 World Vision Ireland 5,040,770 ...