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Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I wish to pick up on another strand of the work of the National Economic and Social Council, NESC, in respect of the programme for Government. The fight against climate change was relegated by the previous Government and there has been little more than lip service since. When Commissioner Phil Hogan was a Minister, he led the charge when Fine Gael came out of the 2011 election and climate...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: In the last two years, NESC has allocated a lot of its time to trying to prompt a more substantive series of actions on two of the most pressing and critical issues for this country, namely, the housing and climate emergencies. However, it is not clear if its work is having any impact at political level in government. The council has presented its work, and that of conference speakers, on...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: We have all read in the media today about the report of Sir John Gillen on how rape trials are conducted in Northern Ireland. It is an excellent report and the former judge articulated well on it on "Morning Ireland" this morning. He has recommended that publicly funded legal advice for victims in rape trials be considered. Approximately six months ago, Fianna Fáil, through our...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Being homeless is not a shortcoming. It is a devastating experience for a child, not a shortcoming. Being the parent a three year old child who has yet to be assessed by an autism panel is not a shortcoming; it is a terrible, devastating position in which to be. Being the parent of a young child with severe mental health difficulties and not being able to access services is not a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have offered them.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Today, on International Children's Day, I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that it represents a sad indictment of Government policy that up to 4,000 children in Ireland are homeless. It is interesting that back in 2011, that figure was at 184. These children feel isolated and anxious and they crave the security of their own home. Those in hotels cannot even have their food cooked for them...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: British-Irish Council (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 126. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the British-Irish Council meeting held in the Isle of Man on 9 November 2018. [47804/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: British-Irish Council (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 128. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the British Irish Council meeting. [47665/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if officials from his Department attend the weekly meetings held by the European Commission on preparing for Brexit. [48109/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the draft treaty for the UK's withdrawal from the EU. [48107/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Travel (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his trip to Belfast for Armistice Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47803/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has met the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland recently; if so, the subjects that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47805/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the Northern Executive and Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47806/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has read a recent publication by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47807/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 168. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the impact which the draft withdrawal treaty, if agreed, will have on the Good Friday Agreement. [48108/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the Garda College in Templemore has sufficient broadband access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47802/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 370. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the HSE service plan to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47808/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 371. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultants that have been recruited to date in 2018; the estimated number to be recruited in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47809/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 372. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the maternity strategy; if they are ahead or behind recommended timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47810/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Administration (20 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 527. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a division within his Department that is involved in the provision of the national broadband plan. [48112/18]