Results 41-60 of 19,794 for speaker:Micheál Martin in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has reviewed the application and progressed as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, supporting documents for this application were received on 5 April. This application is within the standard turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue by date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service requested further documents for the application on 16th April 2024. The application cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received. The Passport Service has reviewed the application and contacted the applicant directly.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy is aware, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic clearance is only provided where the strict conditions set out by my Department are fully met, 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: European Court of Human Rights (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: On 17 January 2024 the Government filed an inter-State case against the United Kingdom with the European Court of Human Rights. In its application, the Government argues that certain provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 are incompatible with the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Convention, including Article 2 (right to life), Article 3...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Türkiye is an EU neighbour, an important regional partner, and an influential middle power. It is crucial that Ireland and the EU has a productive relationship with Türkiye, on the full range of our shared priorities. Ireland supports Türkiye’s EU perspective, on the basis of clear compliance with the accession criteria. We regret that Türkiye’s accession...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Plaques (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by the military authorities that 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 was replaced in August 2023 and now contains the correct spelling of the word "emanates".

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: As of 29 March 2024, all Permanent Defence Forces personnel who previously had a mandatory retirement age of less than 60, may remain in service until 60 subject to fulfilling certain existing criteria, for example physical and medical fitness. As announced on 5 March 2024, in tandem with the changes made to the mandatory retirement age, a new fast accrual pensions' policy framework has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Government recently approved the Terms of Reference for a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921 (as amended). The Tribunal will examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces concerning workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and the use...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The total allocation provided for Vote 36 – Defence in 2023 was €915 million, which included the significant capital allocation of €176 million. The provisional outturn for 2023 indicates a total capital spend of €209 million, amounting to 119% of the allocation. The principal demand drivers of Defence capital requirements are the ongoing acquisition and renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Accident Investigations (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am advised that the information sought by the Deputy is not held in my Department and as such my officials have requested the numbers of same from the military authorities. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information is submitted to my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: As of 29 March 2024, all Permanent Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces personnel who previously had a mandatory retirement age of less than 60, may remain in service until 60 subject to fulfilling certain existing criteria, for example physical and medical fitness. As announced on 5 March 2024, in tandem with the changes made to the mandatory retirement age, a new fast accrual...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Defence Act 1954 (as amended) provides the principle statutory basis for the Court-Martial system, which administers military justice in the Irish Defence Forces. The main purpose of the Court-Martial system is to provide a mechanism for the enforcement of Military Law in the Defence Forces. The fundamental principle of Military Law is the regulation of behaviour of military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Defence Forces Regulation (DFR) A7 deals with the overarching matter of discipline. Paragraphs 16 to 23 provides for the position of members of the Permanent Defence Force in relation to matters of contracts, sales and purchases, and private trade or employment. Of particular note in this instance is Para 20D which states: "Where it comes to the notice of Deputy Chief of Staff (Support)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Detailed Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces published in November 2023 builds on the publication of the Commission Report itself in February 2022, the High Level Action Plan in July 2022 and the Early Actions Update published in March 2023. This plan sets out an ambitious programme of work to move to ‘Level of Ambition 2’ (LOA 2) by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs, working closely across Government with key Departments and agencies, continues to closely monitor Ireland’s trade with the UK and to support Irish exporters address the challenges that continue to be raise by the outworkings of Brexit. While the loss of pre-Brexit trading arrangements with the United Kingdom has been challenging, following the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Engaging in extensive public diplomacy activities is an important part of the role of Ireland's Ambassador to Israel. This typically involves a wide range of activities, such as engagement with universities, media outreach and social media. The Embassy in Tel Aviv regularly engages with a variety of Israeli organisations to effectively communicate Ireland's perspective. Due to the ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: In March, I announced that Ireland will seek to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice. At the time, I stated that our intention is to file a Declaration of Intervention after South Africa has filed its Memorial, and I noted that this would likely take a number of months. On 5 April, the ICJ made...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following Government approval on 7 September 2022, Ireland will open a resident Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan later this year. The decision to open a mission in Pakistan is part of the Government’s Global Ireland strategy, which seeks a doubling of Ireland’s global footprint and influence, including through an expanded and strengthened diplomatic presence. The Embassy will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (18 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland, together with our EU partners, adheres to the One China Policy. This means that we do not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. We recognise the People’s Republic of China as the legal representative of China. However, this does not preclude the development of economic, cultural, and people-to-people connections with Taiwan; nor the meaningful participation of Taiwan in...