Results 25,401-25,420 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: 1738. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to apply for family income supplement in view of the fact their salary is too low; if this issue will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: 1739. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to get a second job to supplement their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (26 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: 1743. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has been asked to consider awarding a posthumous medal to a person (details supplied) who served as an old IRA volunteer; if this request is being appealed; when the family can expect a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35691/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (26 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: 1744. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or officials in his Department or in the Defence Forces have considered a new scheme in view of the fact the anniversary of the War of Independence approaches, in which families are allowed to apply for posthumous medals particularly when they have sought and received documentary evidence from the Bureau of Military History or other...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Information Service (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: The Government never co-ordinates Deputy Shane Ross with what it is doing itself, so the idea that this strategic communications unit will bring greater coherence to the Government message is not the issue. Fundamentally, it seems to me that we are getting a beefed-up political operation. It is a bit like the noted New Labour operative in the UK, Alastair-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Information Service (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: -----Campbell. I was watching the comedy "The Thick of It" recently. I hope the Taoiseach does not end up there in terms of that type of operation.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Information Service (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: That is, in terms of the comedy side of it. The point I am making is that the Taoiseach needs to be very clear as to what is envisaged, how it is going to work alongside the Government Information Service, and that it would not be not politicised and not be part of some political operation over the next 12 months.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: He was a member of the Labour Party. He was a Minister of Government.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: He was mainstream pretty quickly.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Information Service (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: As this is the first time since the Taoiseach's appointment that the topic has been discussed, I wish the staff of the Government Information Service well. Given the emphasis the Taoiseach and his advisers place on photo opportunities and media management, their jobs will be quite difficult. The Taoiseach might explain why the summer economic statement is being delivered at a press...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: Let him speak.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday, we had a discussion with the Taoiseach about Cabinet committees and he managed to provide almost zero detail on how these new cumbersome committees will work apart from the fact there will be a constantly changing membership. The idea that the old committees had to be abolished because too many were attending – I think the Taoiseach said there were up to 30 or 40 –...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: We did that and it is an enduring document that I am proud of. The arts have had cycles of being up and down. There have been good periods when Governments did a lot for the arts. This House, generally speaking, is committed to them. I agree the Government could do more and that an arts committee should be established.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: It is a fair point to say that the curious thing about Prime Minister Trudeau's visit is how our Government's primary objective seemed to focus on personal publicity rather than on issues of substance, and while Prime Minister Trudeau did do events linked to Irish economic strengths, it was surprising that the Taoiseach decided to emphasise other aspects. The CETA agreement is the most...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: These are small companies we are talking about. These are two young men who set up a software company and they could not understand the disconnect between some politicians and the real world out there, where people want the Canadian trade deal in order that they can export their products. To a certain extent, all of the noise made has been negative and anti-CETA, and there has been no...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: They are not my friends.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; and if CETA, North Korea and climate change were discussed. [32470/17]
- Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: Are they going to start?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: The Deputies need to co-ordinate a bit more.
- Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)
Micheál Martin: The issue is that people want to get things rammed in this week. That is the call of the House.