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Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Many people of a younger generation will be appalled as they read in today's newspapers about the treatment of Joanne Hayes 34 years ago by agencies of the State, including An Garda Síochána and the Lynch tribunal, which was established by the Oireachtas and by the State. They will read of the very hurtful manner in which this young woman was treated, causing enormous distress to...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I reiterate that the Hayes family have been speaking to Deputy John Brassil and are very anxious that this does not become a political football. They are also anxious that their privacy would be respected. Given the trauma that has already been caused, they certainly do not want to go through all that again and that has been very clearly...

European Council: Statements (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Are we warming up for a coalition?

European Council: Statements (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is léir nach raibh cruinniú na Comhairle Eorpaí i mí Dheireadh Fómhair chomh práinneach agus a cheapamar roimhe sin, cé go raibh ceist Brexit beagnach réitithe roimh an gcruinniú. Is maith an rud é sin ach bhí go leor rudaí tábhachtach le plé ag na rialtais éagsúla ag an gcruinniú ach an oiread. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Of course, there should be.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Toland review is very pressing. Nothing has happened since 2014 on its fundamental recommendations vis-à-visseparation of units within the Department. Where are we in respect of that and the group that we discussed before Christmas to oversee implementation of the Toland report? When will the Government appoint the three individuals who will assist the incoming Secretary General...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Dialogue (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: That was a Fine Gael proposal.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Dialogue (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: By the way, the question was on joined-up government.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Dialogue (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: 81. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding policy formulation in his Department; and the way in which co-operation with other Ministers and Departments is co-ordinated. [2115/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Dialogue (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: There have been occasions in the past two years when Ministers have differed on certain Government policies and some have approached the media to express these differences. The planned trip to North Korea comes to mind but there have been other examples of differences on policy and the approach to be taken to particular issues. I was struck by the comment made by the Minister of State at...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is clear that in the public mind, access to public services is a major priority. During the 2016 general election campaign, we had a debate on whether to prioritise improving public services or introducing a United States-style tax system. The social policy and public services committee is a key conduit of Government policy in this regard. The bottom line is that public services in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: No. According to figures we received from the Department, an extra 142 beds were provided in 2007. I am not into the detail. The point I am making is that over 2,000 beds were provided. The number of beds was then cut by 800. In fact, another 450 beds were taken out in 2011 and 2012. We can go into who was in charge in each of those years, but that is not the point. I do not know...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Not necessarily. The Government did not have to do what it did in 2012.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: We are talking about the contributory old age pension. There is nothing between the two pensions in any event. It is a stupid debate.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Yes, it could change the number of contributions

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: The gap between the two is not huge, so it is an academic argument.

Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will bring it up.

Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: That about sums it up, Taoiseach.

Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: This is the classic commentator role.

Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Micheál Martin: Déanaim mo chomhbhrón le clanna Dolores O'Riordan faoina bás. Ceoltóir agus amhránaí den scoth ab ea í. Bhí tionchar faoi leith aici ar chúrsaí ceoil agus clú agus cáil uirthi ar fud an domhain. I want to send my personal sympathies to the children and the family of Dolores O'Riordan, a world-class musician and singer, a great...