Results 1-20 of 45,801 for speaker:Micheál Martin

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 15 April. This application is within the standard turnaround time and has not yet reached its issue by date. In the event of bereavement or serious illness of a family member abroad, the applicant should contact the Passport Office and advise them of the...

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 issued a passport to the applicant.

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

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service requires the submission of a long-form birth certificate as a key supporting document in all first-time passport applications. The Passport Service takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Irish passport very seriously. The Irish passport has a strong international reputation due to the strength of the security features within the passport book and the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (23 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 turnaround time of 9 months from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland is represented in North Africa by two resident Embassies, in Egypt and Morocco. The Embassy in Egypt is also accredited to Lebanon and is responsible for Syria. Ireland’s Embassy in Morocco, which opened in 2021, is also accredited to Tunisia and Mauritania. Ireland’s Embassy in Bern, Switzerland is responsible for relations with Algeria. The Embassy of Ireland in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Meetings (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Algeria is an important partner for Ireland and the Government maintains regular communications at official level, through our respective accredited embassies, as well as via the European Union. Ireland and Algeria are both active members of international organisations, including the United Nations. Algeria is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (23 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Algeria have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1 January 1974. Since 2003, Algeria has been accredited to Ireland from our Embassy in Berne, Switzerland. A resident Algerian Embassy opened in Dublin in 2020 and H.E. Mr Mohammed Belaoura presenting credentials to President Higgins on 28 October 2020. Algeria is an important partner for Ireland. It is our third biggest market...

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...