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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: No payments of that value or above have been made by my Department in the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is gravely concerning – after almost five months of relentless violence and displacement, civilians in Gaza are living in conditions that no human being should have to endure. Ireland has called for a humanitarian ceasefire since autumn of 2023. I will continue to focus my engagements on the urgent need for an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Set out below, in tabular form, is the information requested in respect of civil servants employed in my Department. A second table is provided in respect of staff employed locally in our overseas mission network. The payments set out below were all reported in the relevant annual appropriation accounts, as is required. There are no agencies under the aegis of my Department. Table 1:...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service initially requested further supporting documents from the applicant on 23 January 2024. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents are submitted. The Passport Service does not have access to documents submitted to the Department of Justice during the course of a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since February 2022 Ireland has provided over €212 million in support to Ukraine, and commitments of approximately €122 million of non-lethal military assistance under the European Peace Facility. Ireland is also participating in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) which is providing specialised training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: A wide range of medical services are provided to members of the Permanent Defence Force. These include an annual medical examination, sick parades, attendance at GP surgery outside of sick parade and out-of-hours GP services, prescription services, laboratory services, physiotherapy, chiropody, radiology, ophthalmic examinations, in-patient and outpatient public hospital charges, routine...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: As of 09 February 2024, the most recent figures available, Ireland is contributing 530 Defence Forces personnel to overseas missions and locations. The two main missions in which personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 332 personnel, and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria with 132 personnel. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: In 2023, I sanctioned, with the agreement of the Minister and Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform, the implementation of the Decision of the Arbitration Board under the Schemes for Conciliation & Arbitration for the Civil Service, Defence Forces and Teachers regarding the Claim by the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (PDFORRA) for an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has always been and continues to be a strong supporter of the United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. Our commitment and support for the role of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security, is expressed in Ireland's long-standing tradition of participating in UN peacekeeping operations. This commitment is also expressed in our engagement in the EU's Common...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA) was established in 2021 with a mission “to ensure Ireland develops appropriate, leading edge and trusted defence and security capabilities in the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, in order to protect our society, create jobs, drive research and enhance Ireland’s economic growth”. National Defence Industry...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The only State body currently under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board which is an independent statutory body, established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The secretary to the Board is provided from my Department’s staff. No redundancies, or ‘exit-packages’ were paid to staff or personnel at any level of seniority in my Department, however a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The only State body currently under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board which is an independent statutory body, established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The secretary to the Board is provided from my Department’s staff. I can confirm there has been no exit, severance or redundancy packages of €200,000 and above granted by my Department in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: A limited set of Ministerial Personal staff, namely Ministerial Civilian Drivers and Ministerial Advisors were entitled to redundancy/severance packages following formation of a new Government in 2020. On receipt of advice from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) outlining severance terms, a total payment of €42,670.46 severance pay issued from my Department. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Where a child's guardian is deceased, the Passport Service requests the original death certificate of the deceased guardian, consent of the surviving guardian and a Sole Guardian Affidavit from the surviving guardian confirming that they are the only guardian of the child, in order to satisfy guardian consent requirements. While the Passport Service of course recognises the difficulties...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Croatia enjoy excellent bilateral relations. As smaller states within the European Union, we share a common outlook and work closely together both in the EU and in other multilateral fora. Both Ireland and Croatia also share a firm commitment to multilateralism and to adhering to the international rules-based order. We were delighted to welcome the Croatian Prime Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 94 and 95 together. Deputy, I was very disappointed to learn that the citizen was not permitted to leave over the weekend as expected. Naturally his family, who had been eagerly anticipating his return, are deeply distressed by recent developments. I have been in regular contact with the citizen's family throughout and fully appreciate how difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Properties (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does rent or own any properties within the State as the OPW is responsible for providing such accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is well-resourced to meet forecasted demand for 2024. My Department has implemented a staffing plan to ensure that excellent customer service is maintained throughout periods of peak demand and is continuing to work to increase resources within the service. Adequate staffing of the Passport Service to respond to demand continues to be a priority for the Department in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is successfully meeting high demand for passports with turnaround times at or well-ahead of target, and no backlogs. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for their passport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a user-friendly, efficient service that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service is successfully meeting high demand for passports with turnaround times at or well-ahead of target, and no backlogs. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for their passport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a user-friendly, efficient service...