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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: The new scheme includes a revised application process, which removes the financial barrier to scheme entry; an independent appeals process for applicants; and alternative accommodation and storage costs and immediate repair works to the maximum value of €25,000, which people had asked for. It provides for the expertise of the Housing Agency in assessing applications, the inclusion of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: First of all, we have locked nobody out of this scheme. Sinn Féin, and Deputy Mac Lochlainn in particular, gave an admittedly cautious welcome to the previous scheme in January 2020.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: That scheme compares in no shape or form to the new scheme that this Government introduced.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: Our scheme is far more comprehensive and far more expansive. It deals with all of the issues that were all of the issues raised with me when I first met with the group. The policy response has been a very generous one. There has to be an evidence-based approach to it. The Society of Chartered Surveyors was brought in to look at the costs and all of the implications and to make provision....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: In terms of any new remediation, the retrofitting facility-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----is now available, which is additional again in terms of the scheme.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: I reject the assertions from Sinn Féin. You have not been on the ball on this for quite a long time. For example, you never replied-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----to a written request two months after the working group report was published.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: You never replied, for some reason, to give your own detailed position on how this-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: You guys dropped the ball a bit.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, cuirim fáilte roimh an Chéad-Aire sa Tuaisceart, Michelle O’Neill, agus roimh fheisirí nua Pharlaimint na Breataine chuig ár dTeach. Ní aontaím leis an mhéid atá ráite ag an Teachta Doherty. Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil an-chuid infheistíochta curtha ar fáil ag an Rialtas...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sports Facilities (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: On 20 February, the Government announced an allocation of €50 million from the Shared Island Fund as its contribution towards the redevelopment of Casement Park. The Government has been clear that we would like to see Casement Park redeveloped in time to host EURO2028 matches in Belfast. The Government remains committed to achieving this goal and will work with the Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: I discussed the issue of legacy in my calls with both the new Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP and the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP on July 5, their first day in office. I assured them that the Government remains steadfast in its opposition to the UK Legacy Act as it currently stands but that I looked forward to working closely with the Secretary of State on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has issued a passport to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: I had a positive first call with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, on 5 July immediately following his appointment, to congratulate him on his appointment and to welcome his Government's commitment to reset the East-West relationship. We agreed to meet in person as soon as possible. In our conversation I expressed my desire to work with the new Secretary of State...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: I was pleased to have my first call with Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP on Friday 5 July following his appointment to the role earlier that afternoon. I congratulated the Foreign Secretary on the Labour party's success in the elections and on his appointment. The focus of our call was on both the bilateral relationship and international issues. Reflecting on the breadth of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (11 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: The European single market is one of the EU’s crowning achievements, and seeks to guarantee the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people. These are known collectively as the ‘four freedoms’. It has been a significant economic growth engine for the EU, providing for a shared approach to?the challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and helping...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (10 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: In 2021, the Department of Foreign Affairs recouped €435,883 from the EU in respect of the emergency repatriation of Irish citizens due to COVID-19. The Department has not requested or drawn down any other funds from EU sources in respect of COVID-19. We are not aware of any other funds that would be available to the Department to claim.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Passport Services (10 Jul 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has been in contact with the applicant directly in relation to the documentation required. The applications cannot proceed until the required supporting documents have been received.