Results 181-200 of 48,492 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: No. I want to make the point that you had a go at Fianna Fáil; fair enough. Our support for Palestinians' right to self-determination has been consistent. We may differ in terms of different mechanisms and approaches as how to achieve that, but the bottom line is I am proud that this Government took the decision to recognise Palestine as a state. We have a lot more to do in that regard.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: We did it as part of an Arab peace initiative to try and do it with a bit of impact alongside Norway, Slovenia and Spain. Likewise, Spain and Ireland have taken the lead on the Israeli association agreement in the European Union. On the substance, I have already outlined the grounds upon which we propose to situate the Bill in terms of the public policy exemption. That is going to be the...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: That is essentially what you have asked me to do. I moved it on Second Stage. However, substantive changes are always made to Bills on Committee Stage or changes can be made. I cannot ram a Bill through that is unconstitutional. There is an obligation on us all, if we are serious about this, because this will be challenged. This could go right to the European courts, and the least we...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: The Attorney General was asked, either in early October or September, after I had made the decision on the defence procurement issue, for advices in respect of the ICJ advisory opinion in parallel with the existing advices in terms of EU exclusive competence over trade. The advice from the Attorney General was comprehensive. I have to be honest; I used the phrase earlier that it is not...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: I cannot give the Deputy an exact figure on who is working on it at the moment.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: The money message has been signed. The Department of Foreign Affairs has taken a lead role on the Bill. The Department has a legal division, which will be in charge of working with the sponsors of the Bill on the amendments because the sponsors of the Bill potentially could have issues with some of the amendments or may want to make inputs as well. That is how we intend to proceed.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: I am only trying to add a bit of humour.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: What is being said?
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: No. I have not talked to the US ambassador on this Bill.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: I appreciate the Deputy’s anticipation of the outcome of the election.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)
Micheál Martin: I thank the committee for this opportunity to set out the Government’s approach to the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. Our further consideration of this matter takes place against the backdrop of a deeply troubling situation in the West Bank, including east Jerusalem. The United Nations has reported record levels of settlement expansion and we are also...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: That is a good point. At a more macro level, we have joined coalitions with some EU member states. We have joined the, I believe, Lithuanian demining coalition. In terms of ICT developments in Ukraine, we have partnered with Estonia. Regarding humanitarian assistance, our embassies generally work with other embassies and missions on the ground and join forces on a given project or...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: Yes. It is totally separate. It is Irish bilateral-----
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: -----humanitarian assistance. On passports, getting involved in checking passports earlier could result in double work and could lengthen turnaround times, which is not the Deputy's intention.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: Exactly. We will get that information on the Global Ireland initiative, if we can. We can get it, but it could take a bit of time.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: We own some properties. My understanding is there is a lease on Ireland House in New York because you could never buy that.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: We own 40 properties and rent approximately 160 around the world. It depends on the location.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024) Micheál Martin: That was the residence and the embassy itself because it was just not fit for purpose.