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

Micheál Martin: ...in its unity, firmness and determination. It has encompassed political, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. EU Member States have agreed approximately €5.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility to date, consisting of approximately €5.22 billion for lethal equipment and approximately €380...

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

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 22 together. Ireland has been providing support to Ukraine and Moldova, both bilaterally and through the EU budget, since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. On 19 September, I announced €23 million in new humanitarian and institutional support for Ukraine and Moldova, which will include funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (28 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...within and between traditions in Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between Ireland and Britain. The majority of grants are awarded to community groups working within Northern Ireland. In the 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement, the Reconciliation Fund has grown significantly in size, with over €5 million available in 2023. The next funding round for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Total DFA Posted Staff as of 31 December 2022 Total Operating Cost 2022 (€) Europe Athens 3 760,065 Berlin 6 2,205,192 Berne 2 915,293 Bratislava 2 557,548 Brussels (Emb) 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...assistance as part of the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance operation. On 30 May, the General Affairs Council decided to nearly double the amount of macro-financial assistance to Moldova, meaning that a total of €295 million in loans and grants will be available to support Moldova's economic stabilisation and structural reform agenda. The EU has also provided €87 million to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cross-Border Co-operation (13 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Fund will support the emergence of new cross-border civic projects, complement work already taking place on a North South basis, and help civic society organisations to establish new strategic links. €500,000 is available through the Shared Island Civic Society Fund this year. I am extremely encouraged by the level of interest in the Shared Island Civic Society Fund this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 155, inclusive, together. We are currently in the busy season for passports, as citizens prepare for their upcoming summer travel plans. Demand forecasts indicate that the Passport Service will issue just under 1.1 million passports this year. Thanks to operational and staffing plans implemented by my Department, the Passport Service is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Forces. The Department is also providing consular support to people evacuated to Djibouti, Jordan, Cyprus and other cities in Europe. Even before the current outbreak of violence, some 16 million people in Sudan, one third of the population, were in need of humanitarian assistance. Humanitarian operations are now almost impossible, with most organisations suspending operations. A...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...provision of greater assistance to Moldova, a country that continues to be disproportionately impacted by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In December 2022, the Government approved €5 million in support to Moldova, to be channelled via the World Bank Multi-donor Trust Fund. This funding is in addition to humanitarian aid provided earlier in 2022. The funds are...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., which Members in the House will not want to accept, is the extraordinary increase in population in the past decade or so. That has been a significant factor. Notwithstanding that we built 35,000 houses last year, a 45% increase on the previous year, on which Covid had an impact, the reality is we now have more than 5 million people. Some 40,000 additional people came in via work...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., when Member States agreed on a common strategic vision for the EU’s role in security and defence and committed to a set of concrete and wide-ranging objectives to achieve these goals in the coming 5-10 years. In the first year after the adoption of the Strategic Compass, significant progress has been made in its four work strands - act, secure, partner and invest and EU Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...activities by external actors. Ireland is and will continue to be steadfast in our support for Moldova. In addition to humanitarian help provided at the beginning of 2022, we confirmed an additional €5 million in December 2022 in budgetary support, which was channelled through the World Bank Multi-Donor Trust Fund. This funding, aimed at assisting the Government in meeting its...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 122 together. Ireland has been supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people both bilaterally and through the EU budget since Russia’s full-scale invasion was launched on 24 February 2022. Ireland’s support has been directed at addressing the humanitarian consequences of the invasion, as well as supporting the Ukrainian government, public...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...'s war has seen the deaths of tens of thousands of Ukrainian men, women and children, as well of thousands of young Russian soldiers, for whom Putin has little regard. It has forced more than 13 million people to flee their homes in search of safety. More than 8 million refugees, who are mostly women and children, have sought protection across Europe. More than 5 million people have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., as well as supporting the Ukrainian government, public services and economy. Ireland was among the first to respond to the crisis in Ukraine with humanitarian assistance. Irish Aid provided €20 million in support in the first weeks of the conflict, disbursed through UN agencies, the Red Cross movement and Irish NGOs. From this package €1 million has been earmarked for...

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Ukrainians seeking protection in Ireland. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Civil Defence volunteers provided significant support within their communities in every county across the State. Approximately 9,500 tasks were undertaken by Civil Defence volunteers during this period in support of the local authorities, the HSE and An Garda Síochána. In recognition of the role played...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (15 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...2022. A total of 1,386 individuals and 172 entities have been listed to date, and broad sectoral measures have also been adopted. The EU's ban on the import of Russian crude oil came into effect on 5 December, along with a G7 oil price cap. A similar ban and price for refined petroleum products entered into force in February. It is expected that a 10th package will be adopted to mark the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., however, that a significant amount was approved in the past year and so on. We must build on that now and we will. On the private medical issue, the full year cost of is approximately €10 million and the €5 million allocation reflects a starting point. Discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform are not complete,...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Government last July. In doing so, the Government committed to increases in defence funding commensurate with a move to level of ambition 2, with defence funding targeted to increase to circa €1.5 billion at 2022 prices by 2028 through the annual Estimates process. The significantly increased allocation to the defence Vote group in 2023 highlights my commitment and that of my...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: .... To go back to what Deputy Clarke said about sustainable development goals, if people are hungry in countries or if climate change has impacts on countries, people will migrate. There are 1.5 million people from Syria in Lebanon, which has a population of over 5 million, and there have been huge migratory trails into Jordan. Apart from being humanitarian, providing assistance is the...