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Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government makes clear commitments to patient safety. We are aware of the very tragic death of Mrs. Malak Thawley. Her husband Alan has been devastated and has called for an independent investigation into her untimely death. She had a blood vessel accidentally severed during routine surgery she was undergoing following an ectopic pregnancy. The coroner's inquest left...

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: If this happened in a regional hospital such as Portlaoise or Portiuncula University Hospital, an independent inquiry would take place. However, this has happened in Holles Street in a national hospital and people seem to be satisfied with an internal investigation, which at best has been opaque and has not been fully transparent with the family of the deceased.

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: I ask for the Minister, Deputy Harris, to meet Mr. Alan Thawley and for an external independent investigation to be conducted into the case. What occurred was appalling.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is the assertion that has been made. I ask that the transcripts be looked at. I do not know these people. I have no axe to grind one way or the other but it has been stated in the House that people told lies in their evidence to the court.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: It has to be examined because it is a precedent that, in my view, opens up all sorts of new horizons about which we need to be very careful in the House.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order-----

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Well, it is a point of order.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Is it in accordance with Standing Orders to state in the House that three people who are not Members of this House and cannot defend themselves are guilty of perjury?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Nervous about what?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The rural economy is facing many threats and challenges, not least the Brexit challenge due to its reliance on agrifood and small and medium sized enterprises, SMEs. Broadband is critical infrastructure for SMEs and households across rural Ireland. The Government's performance to date in implementing the national broadband plan has been shockingly slow and ineffective, revealing an...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach must answer the questions that are asked. Eir is not the Government and he should stop trying to claim credit for what a commercial operator is doing. Deadlines have been missed repeatedly and the Minister, Deputy Naughten, has refused to give a date for when the procurement process will be complete and the contract awarded. The Government's commitment in the programme for...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That changes the ballpark. If one bids for 900,000 and 300,000 are taken out, with no reason given for the change in the Government's approach in that regard, does the plan not change fundamentally? Is it the case that the 542,000 premises will be waiting to infinity for something to happen?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on Seanad reform. [32473/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 17. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the commitment in the programme for government in relation to Seanad Éireann reform. [33013/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland is playing its part with taking in a proportionate number of immigrants. [32471/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 150. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met the trade unions or employer organisations recently. [33012/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 191. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the challenges Italy has with the increased numbers of immigrants from Libya and African countries; and if the EU will assist more [32471/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Negotiations (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 354. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to his counterpart in the UK Government regarding the intentions of the UK to withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention 1964 also known as the European Fisheries Convention; and his views on the impact this may have on Ireland's fishing industry. [33011/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach seemed to say European Council meetings in Estonia and-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: And then a meeting with the President of the United States next March, which I believe was confirmed in the phone call. Is that right?