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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been advised by the military authorities that the aircraft referred to by the Deputy requested permission to land in Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel in September 2004. I am advised that the records maintained by the Air Corps noted that the craft landed in Casement Aerodrome on 10 September 2004, departed shortly after arrival and returned later that day with a final...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been a member of Partnership for Peace (PfP) since 1999, at which time the Government and Dáil Éireann approved Ireland’s participation, with the foremost priority for participation being cooperation in peacekeeping. Ireland's participation is tailored so that it reflects our national priorities, and is fully consistent with Ireland’s policy of military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I can advise the Deputy that the following significant capital projects are currently underway at Casement Aerodrome and Haulbowline Naval Base, at stages ranging from design planning to construction, representing a total estimated value of over €47 million: Project Status Casement Aerodrome Casement Aerodrome: Military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: A key priority for me as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the capabilities of the Defence Forces are maintained, developed and enhanced in order to ensure that the Defence Forces can carry out all of the roles assigned to it by Government. Enhancing the physical working environment and equipment for our Defence Personnel is key feature of the recently published Strategic Framework...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Defence Forces routinely monitor foreign vessels with both Naval Service assets and Air Corps maritime patrol aircraft, as well as remote monitoring on a 24/7 basis from the Naval Operations Command Centre in Haulbowline. It should be noted that foreign vessels transiting Irish waters must do so in compliance with international law and may be subject to sighting and observation by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: My Department provides support to two recognised Veterans Associations. These Veterans Associations, which represent all former personnel, are Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel, and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA). My officials and I meet regularly with these recognised Veterans Associations to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: The table below details the number of personnel who were discharged, by rank and by year, between 2019 and 2023, as requested. The military authorities have advised that it is not possible to provide the requested detail on the length of service for each individual as this information is not readily available. Discharges from Permanent Defence Forces - 2019 to 2023 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: Under Section 3(1) of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, a contingent or member of the Permanent Defence Force may, with the prior approval of and on the authority of the Government, be despatched for service outside the State for the purpose of filling appointments or postings (S.3(1)(a)) and conducting or participating in training (S.3(1)(b)). Dáil Éireann approval is not required...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together. Ireland has been a member of Partnership for Peace (PfP) since 1999, at which time the Government and Dáil Éireann approved Ireland’s participation, with the foremost priority for participation being cooperation in peacekeeping. Ireland's participation is tailored so that it reflects our national priorities, and is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: It has not been possible to provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: The current strength of the Reserve Defence Force as of end of December 2023 is as follows: Service Total Effective Personnel Army Reserve 1,323 Naval Service Reserve 84 First Line Reserve 282 In terms of recruitment and retention measures for the RDF, a long-term regeneration plan is being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: In my statement to the Dáil on 22 November, I asked my officials in the Department of Defence to prepare legislative proposals without delay that would govern the future overseas deployments of our Defence Forces. Work on the preparation of those legislative proposals has commenced, with a view to proposals being brought to Government in due course. As the Deputy will be aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: During my last visit to the West Bank, my planned programme included a visit to the community of Ein Samiya, a part of Area C where settlers has recently demolished a school. Israel, which has full civil and security control in Area C, did not facilitate my proposed visit. I have previously made statements on this matter in answers to Parliamentary questions. The denial of permission was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (15 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Habitual Residence Condition is a social welfare condition that a person must satisfy to receive a social assistance payment. A person who is subject to a deportation order is considered not to satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition as they do not have an unqualified legal right of residence in the State. As such they are ineligible for social assistance payments. My department...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (15 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland strongly condemns the coup carried out by the Myanmar military in February 2021, and attempts by the junta to consolidate and legitimise the military regime. I remain deeply concerned by the widespread violence, the high levels of displacement, and the dire humanitarian and human rights situation, which have had a particular impact on the Rohingya population. Ireland remains...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: Where there are identified shortfalls in the provision of medical care to the Permanent Defence Force, a range of measures to ensure continuity of service are employed including outsourcing, contracted professionals, and agency workers. I am informed by the military authorities that there are no contractual arrangements between the Defence Forces and individual agency nurses and all such...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Referendum Campaigns (14 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Government is not entitled to spend public money for the purpose of promoting a campaign for a particular outcome and a guidance note outlining this position was circulated to all Government bodies and agencies, including to my Department. I wish to assure the Deputy that the officials of my Department are aware of their obligations to remain impartial as they serve the State. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (14 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45, 48 and 49 together. I visited Colombia on 10-11 January 2024. During my visit, I met with Defence Minister Iván Velásquez, Vice Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Francisco Coy and Elizabeth Taylor Jay, and representatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace (OACP). In my meeting with Vice Ministers Coy and Taylor Jay, we...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Foreign Conflicts (14 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since the signing of the Peace Agreement in 2016, Ireland has provided over €20 million to support peacebuilding and the promotion of human rights in Colombia. Ireland funds the UN Multi Partner Trust Fund and the Organisation of American States Mission to Support the Peace Process. These partners support a broad range of initiatives designed to progress the implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Foreign Conflicts (14 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: For many years, Ireland has been actively engaged in supporting Colombia’s peace process through political support, advocacy, and by regularly engaging with relevant institutions, organisations and communities. These actions have served to consolidate Ireland’s long-standing reputation as an honest, trusted and credible interlocutor with all parties to the Agreement. Our key...