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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Meetings (27 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs does not comment on the specific details of individuals. However, in respect of the individual in question, I can confirm the following details: It is the understanding of my Department that the individual was arrested in Greece in 2018 and was charged in relation to a number of offences. In 2023, the case concerning the misdemeanour charges against the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (22 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have visited the United States twice so far during 2023, visiting Washington DC in February and, over the St Patrick's Day festivities in March, visiting New York as well Boston and Holyoke in Massachusetts. While in Washington DC I met with US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan and had engagements with officials from the Biden administration and the State Department, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 105 and 118 together. The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. While the main daily tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with our obligations as a member of the EU, it also carries out a number of other non-fishery related tasks...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: EU-Singapore relations are built on a long history of friendship and close historical, political and economic ties. In 2018, the importance of this relationship was reflected in the conclusion of the EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), which was duly ratified by Ireland in November 2021. The PCA provides the framework and platform for strengthening the EU's partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 25, 27 and 44 together. The full and effective implementation and operation of the Good Friday Agreement across all three Strands is a key priority for this Government: the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland; the North South Ministerial Council and the Cross Border Bodies; as well as the East-West institutions. The Agreement is designed so...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 34 together. Addressing the status of undocumented Irish citizens in the United States remains a priority for the Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the Biden administration’s efforts to achieve comprehensive immigration reform....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs assisted more than 280 Irish citizens and their dependents to evacuate from Sudan during the acute consular phase of the crisis there between 15 April and 25 May. We have maintained close contact with registered citizens in Sudan throughout the crisis. Any citizens remaining in Sudan and seeking consular assistance should contact the Embassy of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the issues that have arisen in Pakistan in recent weeks following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and subsequent protests, demonstrations and arrests. I am concerned in relation to reports of plans to try civilians in military courts. My Department regularly engages with Pakistan, both bilaterally and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s diplomatic presence has been expanding significantly since the Government adopted the Global Ireland Strategy which aimed to double Ireland’s global footprint and influence in the period 2018 to 2025. Thus far, Ireland has opened or announced twenty-two of the twenty-six missions planned for under the Strategy, that is, eleven bilateral Embassies and eleven...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland, and the EU, believe that the long-standing US economic embargo against Cuba serves no constructive purpose and believe the US unilateral measures against Cuba should be ended. It is our position that the USA’s economic, commercial and financial embargo contributes to the economic crisis in Cuba, negatively affecting the living standards of the Cuban people and resulting in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The full and effective operation of all of the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement across all its three strands is a key priority. Critical to this is the restoration of the Assembly and Executive, to give effect to the mandate given by the people of Northern Ireland in May 2022. The absence of a functioning Executive impacts on Strand Two of the Agreement, given the interoperability...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Providing ongoing support, along with finding long term solutions, to address the challenges faced by the undocumented Irish in the U.S., remains a key priority for this Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the Biden administration’s efforts to achieve comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: The European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey shows EU citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European Parliament elections. One year ahead of the next European elections, public interest in these elections has measurably increased. A clear majority of citizens (56%) are interested in the next European elections, 6 points higher compared...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland’s view, and that of the European Union, on the dispute between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir has not changed. Ireland and EU partners favour direct dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve the situation in the disputed region peacefully. This should happen with due consideration to the interests of the Kashmiri people on both sides of the Line of Control....

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis seo chun rún faoi Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta a phlé, chun machnamh a dhéanamh ar an méid a dhein ceannairí ag an am sin chun conradh a chur i bhfeidhm, agus chun machnamh a dhéanamh ar ról Rialtas na Breataine agus Rialtas na tíre seo agus ar tábhacht na comhpháirtíochta idir an dá Rialtas....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (23 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs has assisted 280 Irish citizens and their dependents to evacuate from Sudan since the commencement of the conflict there on 15 April. No definitive records are available as to the exact number of Irish citizens remaining in Sudan because of the voluntary nature of the citizens’ registration system that is in place. The Embassy of Ireland in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which has been an issue of interest to me for quite some time. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan of Fianna Fáil has also been a strong advocate in this area. I welcome the participation by Ireland in 18 of the 24 ERNs. By definition, rare diseases have never been amenable to pharmaceutical investment, or the State could never invest in treatment...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for the question. I think this is the first time he is asking questions in his capacity as spokesperson on defence. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to ongoing engagement. My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (16 May 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 to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government, both at home and overseas. The Air Corps Maritime Patrol Squadron, working in conjunction with the Naval Service, patrol the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I have not met with Belarusian government representatives since taking up the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs. Belarus is accredited to Ireland through its Embassy in London. Ireland does not operate an Embassy in Minsk. Ireland’s Embassy in Vilnius covers Belarus, but since 2020 no Irish Ambassador has been accredited to Minsk. There have been no meetings between the Embassy and...