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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for a Partnership Government of 2016 provided for the award of the 1916 Commemorative medal to all Defence Forces personnel, Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. This was a special acknowledgement from the Government to the members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who served during the centenary year of 2016. The 1916 Centenary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, these are paper applications which were received on 12 February 2024. The turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks. These applications are within the current turnaround times and have not yet reached their issue by date. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland is wholeheartedly supportive of Palestinian efforts to secure full membership of the United Nations. On 2 April 2024, the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine wrote a letter requesting that the Security Council give renewed consideration to Palestine’s application for UN membership as originally submitted in 2011. Admission to UN membership is a substantive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing security crisis in Haiti, and its impact on human rights together with the deteriorating humanitarian situation, is extremely concerning. I echo the support expressed by the UN Secretary General for the establishment of a Transitional Council for Haiti, in line with the 11 March agreement brokered by the Caribbean Community. A Haitian-led political process will help address...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Malaysia enjoy positive diplomatic relations, supported by resident Embassies in each other’s countries. The Ambassador of Malaysia to Ireland presented credentials to President Higgins in November 2023. Although I have not met the Ambassador so far in 2024, my officials have excellent ongoing engagement with the Ambassador and his team. As set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Recent press reports regarding the training of members of the Libyan National Army by an Irish-based company and the possibility that such activity is in breach of UN sanctions or EU restrictive measures, are deeply shocking and cause reputational damage to Ireland and our Defence Forces. No Irish citizen should knowingly be involved in activities that breach these sanctions, least of...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I know the Opposition is not minded to hear a further articulation of the many achievements of this Government. We have a very comprehensive programme of work to do over the next 12 months and we are determined collectively to achieve it.

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: It is a wonderful cacophony of sound.

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Déanaim comhghairdeas arís leis an Taoiseach nua, Simon Harris. Táim ag obair le Simon sa Rialtas seo le ceithre bliana anuas, agus mórchuid oibre le déanamh fós ag an gcomhrialtas as seo go ceann bliana. Táim ag súil le leanúint de bheith ag obair le Simon agus le hEamon. Leanfaimid orainn le hobair an Rialtais seo ar mhaithe le muintir na...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Membership of the EU, opposed by the main party opposite, has transformed this country and we should elect MEPs who work to advance the Union, as opposed to those who continually seek to undermine it. The fact the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly are functioning again is a great relief to anyone who wants to see progress in Northern Ireland. Following yesterday's North-South...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: On a personal level, I congratulate Deputy Harris, his wife Caoimhe, his family and his supporters. Particularly for Saoirse and Cillian, this will be a day they will remember differently as time evolves. It is a very special moment for them and for Mary and Bart as well. We all know that nobody can succeed in making a real impact in our public life by themselves. Just like the tough...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----but our Constitution could not be clearer. Each Member of this Dáil carries a mandate for a full term, and the choice of all office holders can change throughout this mandate. I confess that I have been amazed by the brazenness of the largest Opposition party on this matter, given that "I will be seeking support at the Sinn Féin convention" has long been one of the emptiest...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: In fact, today, no Opposition party, large or small, has a leader who went through a competitive election before assuming the role. We will have more time during the debate on the nomination of Ministers to discuss substantive policy matters and the range of work which will be our focus during the rest of this Dáil's mandate. We have significant work to do over the next 12 months...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Ba mhaith liom i dtosach báire mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le Leo Varadkar a rinne sárobair ar son na tíre mar Thaoiseach. Ceannaire ab ea é a bhí sásta comhoibriú leis na páirtithe eile sa Rialtas seo agus d'éirigh linn dul chun cinn mór a dhéanamh le blianta beaga anuas. D'oibrigh...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 21, 25, 27, 29 and 31 together. The Passport Service has issued over 300,000 passports to date this year. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days and over 90% of applicants now apply online. The Passport Online service offers Irish citizens the ability to apply online for their passport 24 hours a day, 7 days a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has consistently opposed all use of the veto at the UN Security Council. During Ireland's term as an elected member of the UNSC (2021-2022) we saw first-hand how the veto can be used to prevent the Council from fulfilling its mandate. Ireland has consistently called for the power of the veto held by the Permanent Five (P5) members of the Security Council to be abolished. The veto...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: At its establishment in 1945, the UN Security Council was given primary responsibility in the UN Charter for maintaining international peace and security. UN Peacekeeping Operations are deployed with the assent of the Council. Under Article 25 of the UN Charter, all UN members agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. While other organs of the UN may make...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The tables below outline the dates and destinations of each Ministerial visit to date in 2024 and the associated travel and hotel costs for the relevant Ministers and other members of travelling delegations. In some cases, there were no travel costs charged to the Department or reduced costs, as Ministerial Air Transport was organised by the Air Corps, while in other cases there were no...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not own or lease any properties within this jurisdiction. The Office of Public Works is responsible for all accommodation utilised by the Department of Foreign Affairs within the state.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Service has issued over 300,000 passports to date this year. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days and over 90% of applicants now apply online. 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 consistently offers...