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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: Wopke Hoekstra, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and I, both attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 23 January.   The Netherlands is traditionally an important ally for Ireland in the EU.  We are like-minded on most foreign policy and economic issues. This close relationship at the EU level has increased following the decision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Stormont House Agreement was collectively agreed by the British and Irish governments and a majority of the political parties in Northern Ireland. It remains the agreed means of addressing the legacy of the past. Within the framework of the Stormont House Agreement, it is envisioned that an Independent Commission on Information Retrieval (ICIR) would be established to enable victims...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Communities Abroad (2 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that the circumstances of this case have been very difficult for the family.  The Department of Foreign Affairs has had significant engagement on this case in the years since the citizen's disappearance, including with the Spanish authorities.  As with all missing person cases, the responsibility for investigation lies with the relevant policing authority. The Embassy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (2 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Cross-Departmental International Sanctions Committee (“CDISC”) monitors, reviews, and coordinates the implementation, administration and exchange of information on EU and UN sanctions in Ireland. CDISC is chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs and comprises officials from the various Departments and agencies that are responsible for Ireland's sanctions policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (2 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained and developed. This is to enable the Defence Forces to carry out the roles assigned by Government, as set out in the White Paper on Defence.  In this context, the principal aim over the period of the White Paper is to replace and upgrade, as...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members]: Brexit Issues (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have consistently heard in my engagements with business and people in Northern Ireland that resolving issues around the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a key priority for them. This is recognised by both the EU and the UK, which are devoting substantial time and effort to finding joint solutions that address these concerns. European Commission Vice...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78, 80, 90 and 106 together. The full implementation and effective operation of all of the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement, including the devolved power-sharing institutions provided for under Strand One and the restoration of the North South Ministerial Council, is of upmost importance to the Government. The refusal by one party to nominate a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, I travelled to Lebanon last week. While there I met with both the Lebanese Foreign and Defence Ministers. I also met with UN Under-Secretary General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix who is currently in the region. I visited our UNIFIL contingent in Camp Shamrock and conveyed my sympathies and those of the government to the colleagues of Private...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Missing Persons (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that the circumstances of this case have been very difficult for the family.  The Department of Foreign Affairs has had significant engagement on this case in the years since the citizen's disappearance, including with the Spanish authorities.  As with all missing person cases, the responsibility for investigation lies with the relevant policing authority. The Embassy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The continued absence of an Executive and the failure of the Northern Ireland Assembly to nominate a Speaker is of upmost concern to the Government. The people of Northern Ireland are entitled to be represented by the people who they elected in May 2022. The continued refusal of one party to participate in the nomination of a Speaker and an Executive is a denial of the mandates that was given...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department is actively engaged in providing support to undocumented Irish citizens living in the United States.  The Embassy of Ireland in Washington, as well as our eight Consulates-General across the U.S., work closely with Irish immigration centres that provide support and information to our citizens, including the undocumented. Many of these groups, including the Coalition of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Embassy of Ireland in Mexico City currently holds Ireland's accreditation to Cuba and is actively engaged on the bilateral relationship with Cuba, regularly interacting with the Cuban authorities, the Irish community in Cuba and the EU Delegation in Havana. Officials in my Department maintain frequent contact with the Embassy of Cuba in Dublin on a range of issues and initiatives in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs continues to closely engage with the communities and the company in Colombia referenced by the Deputy. This continuing engagement with all parties ensures my officials have a deep understanding of this highly complex situation, to best support inclusive dialogue to resolve the issues at play. Officials from the Embassy of Ireland in Colombia have visited...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I am pleased to confirm that we will vote to support the Taoiseach's proposal to nominate members of the Government. The Government reflects the shared commitment of our three parties to an ambitious programme across the full term of this Dáil. Tugann na hainmniúcháin agus na moltaí de bhaill an Rialtais léiriú ar...

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: A Chathaoirligh agus a hiar-Chathaoirligh, a Sheanadóirí agus a hiar-Sheanadóirí agus a dhaoine uaisle go léir, is pribhléid mhór domsa a bheith anseo libh inniu chun aitheantas a thabhairt do chomóradh 100 bliain den chéad chruinniú a bhí ag Seanad Éireann. Le deich mbliana anuas, eagraíodh clár éagsúil leathan...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16 to 25, inclusive, together. The priorities set out in my Department's Strategy Statement 2021-2023 reflects the role of the Department to support me as Taoiseach and the Government to ensure a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, to implement the Government’s programme and to build a better...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank both Deputies for raising a range of issues. Deputy Ó Murchú asked about the mood music relating to a deal. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, was very clear that he wanted a negotiated settlement and outcome. There are issues the British Government feels need to be resolved. I was satisfied coming out of those meetings and we both agreed we would remain seized of the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputies Cronin and Paul Donnelly raised public transport services and Go-Ahead Ireland. It is a very serious issue. The National Transport Authority, NTA, has advised the Department of Transport in respect of this. The performance of all public transport operators is closely monitored as part of the contractual arrangements that are in place. Go-Ahead Ireland is not alone in experiencing...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy was surmising through the electoral commission but he cannot make a declaration that the election will take place on 15 December. That may have been unintentional on his part but it might give the wrong impression to people. Deputy Brendan Smith made an important point and he was correct. All parties still believe in access to the Single Market, which is an important point....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 to 25 together. The Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland operates in accordance with established guidelines for Cabinet committees and, where appropriate, substantive issues are referred to Government for discussion and approval. The Cabinet committee oversees implementation of relevant programme for Government commitments in the area of...