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- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: If the Taoiseach is honest, he will admit the only reason progress was made was because the Government was shamed into it by television programmes and ones on RTE in particular, which highlighter earlier this year the long waiting times for young people with scoliosis in particular. It took that kind of media profile to get action from the Government because in 2014, 2015 and 2016 the...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: In recent years, nothing has been more heart-rending than the shocking waiting times for children and young people for surgery for scoliosis. Children's health has been compromised by the undue delays and in many cases, optimal outcomes have not been achieved as a result of the delays. Getting the surgery on time is critical not only to full recovery but to the proper, full development of a...
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: 64. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the wide range of national and international issues he discussed with church leaders at the meeting with them and other ministers. [40712/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Poultry Industry (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to allegations from a person (details supplied) regarding tax loopholes in the poultry sector that allow or allowed co-op members to avail of VAT rebates even if not registered; the actions that were taken by his Department following notification of same; if the loopholes have been corrected; if they apply to other sectors;...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Poultry Industry (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners were requested to investigate VAT loopholes in the poultry sector further to comments made by his predecessor at the economic and monetary affairs committee in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40444/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Poultry Industry (26 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance if the European Commission was in contact with him regarding a tax loophole in the poultry sector that put co-op members at a competitive advantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40445/17]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Micheál Martin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his very illuminating address. I also thank him for his strong support for Ireland, for the manner in which he has facilitated the ALDE group in supporting the Irish cause in respect of Brexit, and for his determination that Ireland would not suffer. In the limited time that is available I will put two key points to Mr. Verhofstadt, if I may. He rightly drew...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Micheál Martin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his very illuminating address. I also thank him for his strong support for Ireland, for the manner in which he has facilitated the ALDE group in supporting the Irish cause in respect of Brexit, and for his determination that Ireland would not suffer. In the limited time that is available I will put two key points to Mr. Verhofstadt, if I may. He rightly drew...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Micheál Martin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his very illuminating address. I also thank him for his strong support for Ireland, for the manner in which he has facilitated the ALDE group in supporting the Irish cause in respect of Brexit, and for his determination that Ireland would not suffer. In the limited time that is available I will put two key points to Mr. Verhofstadt, if I may. He rightly drew...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's predecessor answered questions on Brexit since the decision was taken.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach saying there has been a change?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: That is not on.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: The person briefing us is from the Taoiseach's office.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: I want to table questions.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: This is important. Is the Taoiseach saying that from now on-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: I had a question for the Taoiseach that was referred to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: The precedent has been that during questions to the Taoiseach, we could ask him questions on Brexit and the Taoiseach of the day would respond.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: There was never an issue.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach clarify whether he is responsible for overseeing Brexit policy? The Brexit unit is in his Department, as is the official in charge of the negotiations on our behalf. In spite of this, this week his office transferred a direct question on the issue to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the basis that it was not the Taoiseach's responsibility. I have had many...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (20 Sep 2017)
Micheál Martin: A decision was taken by the previous Government not to publish standard income distribution tables from budget documentation. That was clearly because of a desire to hide the impact of budgets, which the Taoiseach has described as unfair. Can he give a clear undertaking that this data will be provided in the context of the forthcoming budget? Separately, the Taoiseach will recall that in...