Results 121-140 of 260 for revert speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...prices. Under EU rules, this rate cannot be reduced below 12% so if we were to attempt to reduce the rate to 9% for a few months, for example, I am informed that the VAT rate would afterwards revert to the standard rate of 23% and our special derogation would be lost. The VAT reduction option is not as simple as it has been presented in the House and could have serious repercussions down...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising what is a very important issue. I will engage with the Minister for Justice on this with regard to the reforms that are required and I will revert to the Deputy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy knows, the commission on the future of the Defence Forces is currently meeting to consider the organisation of the Defence Forces into the future. I will revert to the Minister on the question asked by the Deputy. There have always been exceptions pertaining to Defence Forces personnel in a range of areas because of the nature of their work and service to the State. I will...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...community employment supervisors. What was considered a breakthrough was arrived at in the matter, and it was a significant advance on anything achieved before in respect of that issue. I will revert to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and alert him to what the Deputy said. I thought the offer that had been made would bring this closer to a resolution.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: .... I will certainly take it up. I do not believe we should be selling woodlands. I do not know the background to this or the circumstances. I will certainly follow it up with Coillte and will revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...point on Irish Rail and access issues. I will work with the Minister in making this an absolute requirement across the board in respect of that issue. Deputy Boyd Barrett raised it also. I will revert to the Minister on the issue of more funding for the electric vehicle, EV, taxi system. I have no issue with more funding to facilitate more utilisation and take-up of electric...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...and officials - with the Irish Dental Association on matters concerning the dental treatment services scheme. All matters raised by the Irish Dental Association are under discussion. I will revert to the Minister with the Deputy's views.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: The Minister has already introduced legislation to protect tenants on a range of fronts not least students in terms of upfront deposits covering rent and he has put limitations on that. I will revert to the Deputy on the timelines of any further protections that are on the way.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: I dealt with the insurance issue earlier, but I will refer the points Deputy O'Donnell has made to the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, who can revert to the Deputy. He has made a fair point. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, replied earlier to the matter Deputy O'Sullivan raised. I am very empathetic with the issue of international surrogacy. There has been substantial work and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (20 Oct 2021)

Micheál Martin: ..., Deputy Ryan, has argued against paying the legal costs. Has he publicly argued against it? I have not seen those comments but I will discuss this with the Minister, get the background and revert to the Deputy. I prefer to get a full report and get the full background on what has transpired and then I will make a more informed comment on it. On Deputy Boyd Barrett's point, the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...a key underpinning for removing disadvantage into the future. With regard to Deputy Bruton's point, we had an initial meeting with the Chair of the media commission. Government will give further consideration to it. There are substantive issues it has to consider. We will revert back to the House when we have come to those decisions.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Micheál Martin: I will raise the concerns of the Deputy with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and will revert back to her with respect to the Department's assessment of the situation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...Deputy has been denied that opportunity this week. As far as we are concerned, these issues should be thrashed out in the open in Parliament. There is no issue with that. I regret that this happened and I will revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (29 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...of independent researchers? I understand claims for historical costs by independent researchers are the subject of civil proceedings instituted by them against the Minister for Justice. I will revert to the Minister-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (29 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I will revert to the Minister with regard to Deputy McDonald's question on the Stardust inquiry. The Government is committed to ensuring the Stardust inquests and the families involved are provided with all relevant supports. As the Deputy said, the Government did respond to that issue. Funding of €8 million has been allocated for the new inquests. This includes funding for legal...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I know that and the Minister has committed to producing those updated guidelines. I will revert to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, in respect of those.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...have not been dealt with comprehensively in this case. I am very concerned about it and about what I have read today in the articles the Deputy mentioned. I will give further consideration to this and revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (13 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...More broadly, it is important that the social context is articulated very strongly in the centenary recall and commemorations as well. I note what both Deputies have said in respect of that. Perhaps we could revert to the advisory group about the role of women more broadly. It is also important to point out that many women suffered hugely during that period, particularly because of the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...of State, Deputy Naughton and others. I do not believe the issue was raised at the Business Committee. I do not think anyone sought a debate on this matter at the Business Committee. I will revert to the Chief Whip to see if something can be facilitated in that regard, not for this week, but next week.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for the issue he has raised. I know he is a long-time advocate for statutory home care. There is a commitment to do that and I will revert to the Deputy with an update on the progression of that legislation. Through the Minister for Health, the HSE and its CEO, we have given very clear direction on what should happen in maternity hospitals around partners being...