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Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach agrees that justice delayed is justice denied. It is a fundamental core function of the Government to ensure the appointment of judges to our courts in a timely and effective manner. It is quite extraordinary that there is still a backlog of up to 1,800 cases waiting to be heard by the Court of Appeal. That court, as the Taoiseach knows, came about as a result of a...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is a very basic matter in a democracy. Is it the case that there will be no judges appointed until the Government gets around to passing the necessary legislation? That is unacceptable. I put it to the Taoiseach that a Government incapable of appointing judges is dysfunctional. This must be rectified very quickly. Will the Taoiseach indicate that it is the Government's intention to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 134. To ask the Taoiseach his plans for bilateral meetings with other Heads of Government in the period up to end-March 2017. [30718/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 135. To ask the Taoiseach the number of personnel in his Department assigned to lead interdepartmental groups not directly linked to a Cabinet committee and the names of the relevant groups. [30719/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: North-South Ministerial Council (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 136. To ask the Taoiseach if he is preparing any proposals on North-South infrastructure for discussion with Northern Ireland's First Minister. [30722/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 143. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the detail of the commitment in the programme for Government concerning ensuring a balanced migration policy. [30717/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Money Laundering (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 178. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the report of gangs utilising mortgages to launder money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 347. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic contacts and-or bilateral he has arranged or meetings he has attended to highlight the plight of civilians in Aleppo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30368/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 358. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, pursuant to his announcement following the 2013 budget, his Department has any continuing arrangement in place for oversight of health spending. [30720/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 372. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has in place in his Department's social policy and public sector reform division, any arrangements for acting on recommendations of the Comptroller and Auditor General which have cross public service implications. [27014/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (18 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 373. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the commitment in the confidence and supply agreement and in the programme for Government concerning the public sector pay commission. [30529/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Facilities (13 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide funding for a library extension at a college (details supplied) in view of the small size of the current library compared to student numbers and the need for development of a new library space for study; his views on whether a new library is needed at the institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30155/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is in never-never land.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Fair play.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: We generally do not mug people.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: We are all wondering what will emerge from that Department in due course.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach may take the matter in hand. There was a time when he was very enthusiastic about report cards. I respectfully suggest the report cards of some of his Ministers would not be glowing at this juncture.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: There is no room for taking fiscal risks at this time.  The international situation is far too uncertain.  We have to be in a position to respond to any number of possible economic crises.  The longer term debt target announced yesterday is essentially irrelevant as it is too far out to be meaningful.  What matters is the immediate future and in this regard, a prudent...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Because massive new taxes on the private sector and other targeted hits designed to drive up private rents show a consistent ideology.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: While the Socialist Party and the Socialist Workers Party which form the core of the two alliances have still not been able to agree on everything, they have finally shown to every private sector worker what they stand for. It would result in the loss of thousands of jobs if Deputy Paul Murphy's policies were to be implemented.