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Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: So it is not a real visit.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: Particularly in planning.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is there an implementation plan?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his commitment to double Ireland's global footprint. [25355/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 99. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the plan he launched on 11 June 2018 with regard to doubling the number of staff across the globe by 2025; if it has an implementation plan; and if it is costed. [26439/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: We waited nearly a year for the Global Ireland document to be published but last week's document was more than a bit of a let-down. Fundamentally, there is no implementation plan and there are no costings in the plan. I and my party have been calling for a significant expansion in our diplomatic, commercial and cultural footprint since well before the Brexit referendum. We have argued...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Websites (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the plans for revamping his Department's website. [23795/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Websites (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach will be aware, documents released under freedom of information show that the procurement of a new website for the Department of the Taoiseach and a new overall web portal was rushed through last year. This happened before a single piece of research had been undertaken on what the users of the sites might want. The Taoiseach will also be aware that the one uniform finding...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon of South Korea and the issues that were discussed. [25354/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: In the context of the Taoiseach's meeting with the South Korean Prime Minister, businesses and workers throughout the country have been looking on with growing concern at the chaos that appears to be about to hit global trade. The wild and indiscriminate attacks being directed at America's trading partners pose a direct threat to our economy. This point has been made repeatedly by...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: Dr. Hillery is a reputable and esteemed voice on mental health.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: That is not the case.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: Has the Government been advised that it would be imprudent or that it cannot happen?

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should do so as we need an opinion. It is a very important point as to whether we can legally proceed with the legislation. We should not be misled in the House unwittingly.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is not unconstitutional.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: I was interrupted when I was going to ask a question.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: I was going to raise the issue we have just dealt with, so instead I will ask about legislation.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: The legislation that has been promised to implement the result of the referendum repealing the eighth amendment is a key issue. The people have voted to remove the eighth amendment. The Government has issued a statement to the effect that it will not proceed with the legislation until the autumn. It is taking that approach on the basis that legal cases are ongoing. I understand that there...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is our view that we should agree an all-party motion on this matter which can be put to the House. Such a motion may have already been circulated or is on its way. We should do that because this is a reprehensible policy. We should not have a debate on it tomorrow instead of Topical Issue matters. Topical Issue matters should be preserved to give backbenchers an opportunity to raise...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: There is no cross-party approach there.