Results 201-220 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for her presentation and I pay tribute to Grannies for Palestine in highlighting the genocide against children in Gaza, the slaughter of children indiscriminately by indiscriminate bombing and now the indiscriminate shooting at food checkpoints, which we have witnessed via those who have captured those images on social media. We often complain about the use of social media...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----on a massive surge in humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: There will be supports in the budget to support people in dealing with the cost of living. Food inflation in Ireland in May was 4%. We are mid-table across the European Union. This is a Europe-wide phenomenon. It is a global phenomenon in terms of what is happening with the energy crisis. I love the way the Deputy tosses out an aside to the effect that infrastructure is on the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----and that she does not have to account for it at all.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: We have spent record levels of investment in the past four years. We are going to go further again. The most important thing for the future of this economy is to ensure that we substantially increase and more than double the investment in the energy grid in order that we will have connections. That will allow us to deal with the growing population and economy. We have to ensure that there...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: That will be a more effective allocation of spending-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----and prioritisation of the surpluses we will have at the end of this year and, hopefully, into the future.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I say that notwithstanding the difficult backdrop of the US potentially imposing high tariffs on the world.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: That would put a lot of predictions out.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, ní aontaím leis an Teachta in aon chor, mar níl aon amhras ach go bhfuil an-chuid déanta ag an Rialtas chun an brú atá curtha ar chosmhuintir na tíre de dheasca an t-ardú ar an gcostas maireachtála a ísliú. Tá an-chuid déanta againn chun é sin a dhéanamh. In passing, I also congratulate...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Risk Assessment (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Risk Assessment provides an opportunity to identify and discuss significant strategic risks which may arise for Ireland. It was last published in September 2024, and it is anticipated that the National Risk Assessment 2025 will be prepared later this year. It is important to note that the National Risk Assessment is just one element of the overall system of preparedness and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Circular 23/07: Post-Entry Education – Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave sets out the arrangements to facilitate Departments in building appropriate skill and expertise levels among their employees and in supporting officers’ efforts in the area of self-development and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: National Cyber Security Centre and Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public service are central to the Department of the Taoiseach's consideration of how AI might be used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. In recent months, employees of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Department of the Taoiseach liaises with An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces on all matters relating to the security of Government Buildings, and does not provide any information about security matters. The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), the only body under the aegis of the Department, does not own CCTV cameras.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: Since 23 January 2025, the Department of the Taoiseach has been working across Government – including through the vehicle of Cabinet Committees – to progress the implementation of the Programme for Government by: - finalising a new National Housing Plan; - working on a new Government Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity; - overseeing the review of the National...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: There are a number of national strategies and action plans which are currently in operation that are either under the remit of the Department of the Taoiseach or that the Department supports the implementation of, such as: - Housing for All - Climate Action Plan 2025 - From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Poverty and Well-being 2023-2025 - Understanding Life in Ireland:...

Post-European Council: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: It is a loan facility.

Post-European Council: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I attended a meeting of the European Council on 26 June in Brussels. The substantial items on the agenda included support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, European security and defence and the preparation of upcoming EU summits with third country partners and regions. The Council also returned to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness in the context of global economic...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: To be fair to the Deputy, he has been a tireless advocate on the issue of driver testing. He has unearthed many issues. What he has just articulated seems ridiculous and should not be the case. Those presenting for a test should not be penalised in the manner in question. I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, to liaise with the Deputy and also engage with the RSA and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the case of Rowan. I understand he spoke to the Minister of State with responsibiity for special needs education, Deputy Moynihan, last evening. He will follow it up as quickly as he can to see whether he can get a resolution to the issue, having regard to its background. We are going to change the application process to have earlier timelines and a common...