Results 81-100 of 260 for revert speaker:Micheál Martin

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

Micheál Martin: ...from the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. The High Level Action Plan also sets out all the recommendations contained within the report and designates a response of Accept, Accept in Principle, Further Evaluation or Revert. There are a number of recommendations contained in the report which may impact on the structure of the Defence Forces including that the structure...

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

Micheál Martin: ...from the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. The High-Level Action Plan also sets out all the recommendations contained within the report and designates a response of Accept, Accept in Principle, Further Evaluation or Revert. There are a number of recommendations contained in the report which may impact on the structure of the Defence Forces including that the structure...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...Youth because substantial additional funding has been made available for disability services for 2023. We want that funding and the additional services provided as quickly as possible and I will revert to the House on that issue when it is brought to a conclusion. Deputy Bacik raised the issue of special schools and the provision of therapy services within them. We will convene a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...of more than €11 billion. It is, however, an issue we will keep under review. The Deputy has suggested that people on illness benefit from more than 12 months could be considered. I will revert back to the Minister on this but I think we have made a lot of progress so far.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...front of me but we do need to go back to the drawing board. What has happened is one child too many. We all have pets but there is no need for this and it needs to be seriously examined. I will revert to the Minister to examine whatever cross-departmental approach we should take. The first thing to do is make sure there is enforcement. The second issue is the whole area of what is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is all you do. You are puppets for the Putin regime. I will revert to Deputy Crowe with a reply.

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

Micheál Martin: ...degree. The Minister is whispering to me about his bid for next year in terms of the Estimates but the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform are not here to comment. The Deputy might revert with details on the specific cases.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Provision (15 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: It deals mainly with the planning code, not necessarily the OPR or other issues. We will revert to the Deputy on this. Deputy McAuliffe raised the issue Croí Cónaithe. I agree with him that if opportunities arise in the context of interest rate increases, the Land Development Agency should take over sites for use for cost rental or other initiatives. Deputy McDonald raised the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...aware of the impact of energy price rises on the industry. The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has provided some supports and initiatives. I will talk to him in respect of what the Deputy said and revert to her.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...people to stay beyond 50. In the modern era, it makes sense. We would then be in a position to retain their experience and expertise and reduce the brain drain from the Defence Forces. I will revert to the Deputy. I will talk to the Ministers about this.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...support as people go on in life and broader issues. The idea emerged from the meeting that we may develop a mediation approach, in the first instance, to tease out a number of issues. I have reverted to the Minister and had discussions with him and the Attorney General on this. I will be back to the Irish Thalidomide Association in response to a proposal that was put on the table as to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...the leaving certificate and then the appeals arising from that examination because students would be depending on the appeals outcomes for progression to third level. I will speak to the Minister and revert to the Deputies on a potential date for that. Deputy Bacik also mentioned the pathfinder programme. The Department of Education is at the forefront of design with respect to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...in paying tribute to University Hospital Waterford on its efficiency and its being the best model-4 hospital in respect of its emergency department and getting the waiting list down 20%. I will revert to him on the current status of the capital plan with regard to cardiology beds and the second catheterisation lab. We are committed to that, as the Deputy knows, but I will get the detail...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (13 Jul 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...would not be intended as an alternative to either the enlargement process or ambitions of those seeking to join. Our discussion was an initial exchange and I look forward to further discussions when we revert to this issue in the autumn. We will next meet in Prague on 6 and 7 October. Resolving the current slow rate of progress associated with the enlargement process in the Western...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will engage with the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, in relation to that and revert to the Deputy. He raised a reasonable point.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (17 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will revert back to the Deputy. I will engage with the Minister on that. We are all looking for a comprehensively sound database in respect of the crime statistics. Deputy Daly raised the issue of GSOC and historic inquiries. The volume of cases currently being heard by GSOC is quite considerable. As I have said previously, there has to be some balance, unfortunately, in terms of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...am saying is without prejudice to the production of the report itself. We have to be fair with regard to that aspect. From my understanding, the senior counsel will be focusing on this, but I will revert to the Deputy on it. As soon as the terms of reference are finalised, they will be published. Thereafter, there will be a report. I am sure the Minister will continue to give this...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí agus ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy and Legislation (27 Apr 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has raised a very important point. I will revert to the Minister for Justice on it. My understanding is there is an examination of the wards of court system on the way. The Deputy has raised a legitimate point and I will come back to him on that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (26 Apr 2022)

Micheál Martin: Regarding Deputy McDonald's point, I will revert to the Tánaiste in relation to that. We all of course want workplaces that are free of violence and harassment. A whole raft of legislation is already in place on our Statute Book dealing with harassment and violence in the workplace and to protect employees. Sometimes the various declarations passed by international organisations have...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Apr 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, has provided those resources. The Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, is very aware of the pressing issues. I will engage with the Minister and we will revert when that is concluded.