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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----and just ignores what has been done. He creates the scenario, for a political reason that suits him, that the Government does not value apprenticeships. That is nonsense. Of course the Government values apprenticeships. Come on, cop on with the nonsense. That kind of language is grand for politics and the back and forth, but it does not make any real sense.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: We want to grow craft apprenticeships and construction. We have expanded in that regard. There are now 17 programmes across the broad categories of construction, including electrical engineering, which are relevant to the construction sector. We have actually expanded. That includes the plumbing, electrical, geo drilling and scaffolding programmes and so forth. The numbers who...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: We have to deal with the backlog.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will make the point, and I have said it repeatedly in the House, that housing is the single most urgent and important social issue facing our people at this moment in time. Access to housing is fundamental to our security, social cohesion, opportunity for people and progress as a nation. There is not a family in the country untouched by the crisis. I respectfully suggest the Deputy does...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: First, I will say that all of our thoughts are with the families of those who died in the Stardust tragedy in 1981. For over 40 years now, the families have pursued their search for truth and justice. In a couple of hours' time, we will hear the verdict of the Dublin Coroner's Court. This will be an important moment for the families and for the entire country because the Stardust tragedy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 10th April 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued the passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (17 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I can assure the Deputy that officials in my Department have been in regular contact with the Irish citizen in this case and are continuing to provide consular assistance and guidance. I have engaged directly with my counterpart in the jurisdiction in question on this matter and I subsequently met with the citizen concerned and provided clear advice. In addition, the Embassy of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (17 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: All foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Permission to land is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that the flight in question does not form part of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (17 Apr 2024)

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. FBR applications are currently being processed within the normal turnaround time of 9 months...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Under the terms of the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Artificial Intelligence (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The legal position is clear – under international humanitarian law Israel must protect civilians in Gaza. Ireland has consistently emphasised the international humanitarian law obligations upon all actors to distinguish at all times between civilians and combatants, and to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians. Ireland continues to engage in international initiatives...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since its launch in 2022, the Global Ireland Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2025 has been delivering increased engagement with the countries of the region across all five of its key objectives, as well as an enhanced provision of consular assistance and services to Irish citizens present in the region. Ireland's presence in, and relations with, the countries of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Directives (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since 2012, the European Court of Justice has found against Ireland in six infringement cases where financial penalties have been levied as follows - Country Total AUSTRALIA 512 AUSTRIA 12 BELGIUM 22 BELIZE 1 BULGARIA 7 CANADA ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 141 together. With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has inquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: As I stated in Dáil éireann on 9 April, it is my intention to bring a formal proposal on recognition to Government following the completion of discussion with international partners. The Taoiseach and I are actively engaged in discussions with partners in the European Union and the region. On 10 April, I spoke with the Foreign Minister of Spain about our plans for recognition, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Convention on Human Rights (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland was one of the original members of the Council of Europe and continues to be a very strong supporter of its mission promoting and protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Ireland signed the European Convention on Human Rights on 4 November 1950, and ratified the Convention on 25 February 1953. The Convention entered into force in Ireland on 3 September 1953. Article...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Türkiye is an important regional partner, and a candidate country for EU membership, with which Ireland continues to maintain a productive relationship across the full range of our shared priorities. While I do not currently have any plans to visit to Türkiye during 2024, Ireland continues to engage both bilaterally and multilaterally with our Turkish counterparts, at all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following the incident at the Embassy of Mexico in Quito on 5 April, my Department expressed solidarity with Mexico and called on all countries to respect the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, in particular the obligation on host countries to respect the inviolability of diplomatic Missions. The safety and security of diplomatic premises and staff is a fundamental...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (16 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The attack on the Iranian consular mission in Damascus and Iran's subsequent attack on Israel underlines the need for a significant and immediate de-escalation of the conflict. The safety and security of diplomatic and consular premises and staff is a fundamental principle underpinning international relations. Attacks on diplomatic and consular premises violate international law, even in...