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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Defence Force. Work on the establishment of this Office has commenced. It is my intention that the momentum behind the regeneration of the RDF will be maintained throughout 2023 and beyond, thereby enabling us, going forward, to create a Reserve Defence Force that can seamlessly train, operate and deploy with the Permanent Defence Force, both nationally and internationally.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: There were many atrocities on both sides. The brother of the late Sean Lemass met a terrible death in the Civil War. However, Lemass chose to go forward. That is the challenge. We get advice and so on. We should reflect on the best way to deal with this. There will be an event later in the year to commemorate all of those who lost their lives in the Civil War.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Deputy that it is my intention, and that of the Chief of Staff, to ensure that the momentum behind the regeneration of the RDF will be maintained throughout 2023 and beyond, thereby enabling us, going forward, to create a Reserve Defence Force that can seamlessly train, operate and deploy with the Permanent Defence Force, both nationally and internationally.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...wide contingent capability, enabling the Air Corps to provide logistical support and transport of troops and equipment, medical evacuation, an air ambulance and a general utility role. I will not go through the costs, which are significant, but delivery is expected in 2025. My apologies, the cost calculation has been done and it is about €68 million, which is significant. The...

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

Micheál Martin: .... I would like to assure the Deputy that it is my intention, and that of the Chief of Staff, to ensure that the momentum behind the regeneration of the RDF will be maintained throughout 2023 and beyond,  thereby enabling us, going forward, to create a Reserve Defence Force that can seamlessly train, operate and deploy with the Permanent Defence Force, both nationally and internationally.

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

Micheál Martin: As Tánaiste and Minister of Defence, I look forward to meeting with the Representative Associations for the Permanent Defence Force and engaging with them on matters that fall within the scope of representation. This could include the matters that the Deputy has raised, should the Representative Associations indicate a wish to discuss these matters.   I would like to assure the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...invited the Commission to speed up work on the structural reform of the EU’s electricity market, which is intended to make the market fully fit for a decarbonised energy system and facilitate the uptake of renewable energy. We agreed that the ongoing energy crisis endangers the EU’s economic, industrial and technological base, requiring an ambitious European industrial...

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...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I would like to share my time with the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath. Ar son pháirtí Fhianna Fáil, deimhneoidh mé go mbeimid de réir an chomhaontaithe daingnithe ag ár mbaill ag vótáil ar son ainmniúcháin an Tánaiste, an Teachta Varadkar, le dul os comhair an Uachtaráin le ceapadh go hoifig an Taoisigh. Is cinneadh agus...

Éirí as Oifig an Taoisigh - Resignation of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Before we begin, I would like to express my deepest sympathies and those of the Government to the family and loved ones of Private Seán Rooney. In addition, our thoughts and prayers today are also with Trooper Shane Kearney, who was critically injured in the attack. We think also of their colleagues who are deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of their comrade. In my...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...for the work Derek did. As for the redress scheme, the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, wrote to the churches seeking a contribution to the redress scheme. My understanding is that legislation is still going through the Houses, or perhaps it has gone through already. I note the Deputy's concerns about some aspects of the legislation. The point about the Adoption Authority is a fair one....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Barry is fortunate to be blessed with mental telepathy as well because, today at Cabinet, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, brought forward measures to deal with pay-as-you-go meters and he brought forward funding-----

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 ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...review group, which was informed by patient advocates, representatives of the 221+ group and professionals, recognised the approach of patient requested reviews. The big difference is that people going forward for screening will be told they may seek their files if, for example, an interval cancer arises between the first and the second screenings. As per the programme they will be able...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...not the case. There is a whole range of reasons why certain hospitals, because of size, nature etc. will dictate to a large extent outside of the control of any authority where junior doctors will go into service. We need to have a more realistic debate about it. Fundamentally, if we can do it from the objective that the patient gets the best care and the best outcome, surely that is...

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...2023, which will be published shortly, will set out the ranges of emissions reductions for each sector of the economy and the actions needed to deliver on our domestic climate targets. If we are to achieve our goals, the period ahead will have to be one of delivery, with all shoulders to the wheel. We are also working in close partnership with our EU colleagues. The launch of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...Sullivan raised the issue of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. It is my understanding that it made a recommendation for a referendum. I have not yet received a full report but I look forward to receiving the report from the citizens’ assembly. We will give consideration and examination to all the recommendations. In the first instance, my main focus is on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh on 7 and 8 November. On 8 November, I delivered Ireland's national statement to the plenary session, taking the opportunity to set out Ireland's climate ambition and the Government's commitment to supporting vulnerable countries which, despite having contributed least to climate change, are bearing the brunt of its impact. While the situation is very serious, I...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Bacik expressed her concern regarding the consolidated planning and development Bill, which the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will bring to Government on 13 December. I have repeatedly stated that we will publish the Bill before the end of the year but that it will go into the pre-legislative scrutiny process because it is a major legislative measure and will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: .... I think it is 300-odd pence a therm compared with 55 or 60 pence a therm before the crisis. It was 600 pence a therm in August, so prices have come down since then. One of the problems is many of the companies forward hedged and we are still looking at a price of 300-odd pence a therm into March 2023. There will not, therefore, be an immediate reduction in price, but the...