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Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: As I have two questions in this grouping, I do not know if I am entitled to two two-minute slots?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Am I allowed two two-minute slots technically-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----given that Deputy Boyd Barrett was being awkward.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Are we going to go over and back with the question and the reply?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order, we started the proceedings by going over and back and we should continue to do that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I put it to the Taoiseach that the plan should involve all scenarios. We will need to publish the paper to which the Taoiseach alluded when it is drawn up. People get Ireland's unique situation, challenges, difficulties and so on. However, we are still light in terms of solutions. The fundamental issue is trade. Trade will govern the North-South relationship, the east-west relationship...

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 3 o’clock Procedurally, we have no objection to giving up our Private Members' time to facilitate the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to make statements about this matter and to be questioned about it. I would accede to that.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: In respect of University Hospital Waterford and the very sad and tragic event that took place over Sunday, I sympathise with the Power family after the tragic loss of Mr. Thomas Power. As the Taoiseach knows, a young farmer who had only got married last year was told on arrival at University Hospital Waterford that the cardiac care unit was closed at the weekend. He was taken by ambulance to...

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I was not consulted by the Government-----

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach saying? I do not understand.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: The arrogance of the Taoiseach is quite astounding. He has now given the revelation as to why he rammed this through on Sunday.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: No, through the point I am making-----

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I am going to come to the point.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I will of course, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Yes, and I am going to come to procedure.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Of course. However, in talking about the procedure, I want to give the rationale as to why I am pursuing this. My whole purpose of tabling the amendment was in the context of an attempt being made to avoid accountability to the House with regard to the appointment of the former Attorney General to the Court of Appeal. That was the design all along. I said to the Taoiseach last week on the...

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I propose to amend the Order of Business and that the sequence in which business is taken-----

Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I believe one can. On quite a number of occasions in recent weeks, we have amended the order as put forward by the Business Committee. It seems extraordinary to me now that an attempt is being made to suggest we cannot. I just wish to amend the order as proposed. The House is entitled to do this.