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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...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on the Environment and Climate Change oversees the implementation of the ambitious Programme for Government commitments in relation to the environment and climate change. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 sets out Ireland’s key climate change commitments. It sets challenging carbon reduction targets for the period to 2030 and a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery met most recently on 28 November. The next meeting is not yet scheduled.

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

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 13 together. The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council published its annual Competitiveness Challenge report in September. This makes recommendations to the Government across a range of policy areas. On 29 November, the Government published a formal response to the council's recommendations. This response was co-ordinated by my...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 14 together. Issues relevant to planning in our maritime area and marine development are discussed, as required, at a number of Cabinet Committees. This could include the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment, the Cabinet Committee on the Environment and Climate Change and the Cabinet Committee on Europe. Planning issues in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Data (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the transposition of EU legislation into Irish law rests in each case with the relevant Minister. There are no EU directives that fall under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation and Supports for Ukrainian Refugees, which I chair, oversees the whole-of-Government humanitarian response to supporting people from Ukraine who have sought temporary protection here. Membership of the Cabinet Committee, includes the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications;...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Social Media (14 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: In 2021 and to date in 2022 my Department incurred expenditure of €739,468.81 on social media advertising. All expenditure related to advertising campaigns on a range of social media platforms - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, Snapchat and Youtube. €720,631.26 of this spend was on 26 COVID-19 public information campaigns as part of the Government’s...