Results 24,701-24,720 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Paradise Papers. (29 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if papers (details supplied) were discussed at the last EU Council meeting. [47896/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Communications (29 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 163. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the internal report by his Department that was reported in the media on 23 November 2017 (details supplied) [50531/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (29 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 187. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding allegations relating to the way in which An Garda Síochána handled a case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50766/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (29 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 188. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to specify the relevant authority for the complaint regarding the way in which An Garda Síochána allegedly handled a case (details supplied), in view of the fact that the independent review mechanism deemed it not to be under the ambit of the inquiry after considering it for 18 months; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (29 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 189. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received a report from the Garda Commissioner regarding a case (details supplied); the way in which it was handled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50768/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: Will it ever say what the Government does not do?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: It will be a good news campaign all the way.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should be careful. This is not North Korea.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the role of the strategic communications unit in his Department in the winter ready campaign. [48170/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the moneys received from other Departments to fund the strategic communications unit within his Department. [49416/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's original explanation for the creation of this highly staffed unit has changed over time. Initially, he claimed it as a major personal initiative but then said it was really a Civil Service initiative. He also informed the Dáil it would be in addition to the Government Information Service but changed his position to stating it would take over from it. What is...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister May regarding the 1987 Enniskillen bombing recently in view of the fact that it is 30 years since it occurred and persons have not been held accountable. [47901/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: On a Sunday in November 1987, as the Taoiseach said, the Provisional IRA brought an unspeakable horror to a picturesque Fermanagh town with a proud military tradition. Its bomb, left in a community hall, was timed to explode as people of all ages gathered to pay their respects to the dead of two world wars and later campaigns. When the dust finally settled on the scattered debris and the...
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: That is not true.
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: Yes.
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: On a somewhat happier note, I have been working for some time with the Minister, Deputy Harris, on an application for the importation of medicinal cannabis on behalf of Ava Barry. The Minister has confirmed last evening that this has been sanctioned. I pay tribute to the courage of Ava's mother, Vera Twomey. As Deputies will be aware, Ava has gone to the Netherlands and is under the care...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. It is welcome that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will be coming before the Dáil to issue a statement. The external inquiry on which the Taoiseach and I agreed into why the documents that have now emerged were never sent to the Charleton inquiry has to happen. We must also ensure the external oversight group on...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: I acknowledge that this is a difficult day for the Taoiseach and his colleagues, particularly Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. Everyone accepts that. Deputy Fitzgerald is a well-liked Member of the House and has had many achievements as a Minister to her credit. However, she took the right decision today, given recent revelations and the best interests of the country. No one in this House takes...
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to or met the Polish Prime Minister Ms Beata Szydlo; and if EU reform was discussed. [49073/17]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (28 Nov 2017)
Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee in which housing is discussed. [49077/17]