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Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----so today is about resigning from one important office while continuing to hold another. On my behalf and on that of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend best wishes to you, Fionnuala, Aoibhinn, Ferdia, Naoise and the rest of your family. I hope you will have many years ahead in which to enjoy the comfort of a large circle of friends, a strong community and a passionate interest in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: It seems from the references in the Taoiseach's response to the work of various sections that everybody is in charge. This leads me to wonder who is actually in charge. I do not doubt that the Taoiseach will have the seen the reports that a senior, although not very well informed, CDU spokesperson has said he cannot see how a hard Border can be avoided. His argument is that the achievement...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: The British people voted for Brexit.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: I think mobile is the operative word. It is in permanent transit.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: Not at all.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach said, for nearly two decades the principle of the Department of An Taoiseach having specific procedures for contacts with Independent Deputies supporting the Government has been accepted. The current arrangement is a little unusual in that one such Independent, Deputy Lowry, keeps telling his constituents that he has an arrangement with the Government and that he is getting...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: Dare I ask, will that be one of the Taoiseach's finest legacies?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department and the positions they hold specifically dealing with implementing the Government's approach to Ireland and the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. [24362/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have realised that a good few years ago.

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy will be running the next time.

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: We sought confirmation this morning that this would be the Taoiseach's last Leaders' Questions. Not surprisingly, we did not get confirmation. I was hoping the Taoiseach and I would have another box off at some stage, perhaps on Tuesday week. The Taoiseach's reference to fisticuffs brings me to the subject of my question this morning. It relates to the situation of Irish boxing at...

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: It depends on one's metric. That was wrong. I am not taking sides on this but I am speaking about the hundreds of clubs across the country that have grown dramatically, giving opportunities to young people. Officials need to be careful about language and talking about something being in crisis when it has never been stronger in parishes and communities across the country. That is my...

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: In the name of God, our only successes in recent Olympics along with rowing have been our boxers. The biggest problem in the recent Olympics was the quality of international refereeing. That was plain for all to see. There should be a little more balance and perspective. I accept there is a need for structural changes and for unity. Ministers in particular should be very careful about...

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: Has it negotiated with Brussels?

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: Do not mention the Northern Bank, Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: Our sympathies go to all of those who have suffered as a result of the horrific terrorist attack in Kabul. Up to 80 people were murdered in an unwarranted attack. I want to raise with the Taoiseach the overall crisis facing the country, in terms of the need for capital investment. I do so in the context of the IPO for the sale of a portion of AIB. There is no question that our level of...

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has been very consistent. He did not answer the question I asked him at all. In my view, the late Brian Lenihan made the correct decision in respect of AIB. €6.2 billion has already come back into the Exchequer, as the Taoiseach said, and we now have a sale of over 25%. Over time, there will be further sales. Did the Taoiseach or Minister for Finance have any...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 101. To ask the Taoiseach the way in which his Department is delivering on its own strategy statement on planning for the future particularly on delivery of key infrastructure. [25947/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 103. To ask the Taoiseach if his officials have commenced work on reviewing the necessity of the technical and legal disentanglements that will be required between north and south of the island in the context of the Brexit negotiations; and the other Departments that are involved. [25945/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his officials and, in particular, the economic unit have in the upcoming talks with the public sector unions. [20406/17]