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Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I have.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Exactly. It was "possible", and therefore the Government has not approved it.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach would not have done this only for the fact that we forced him to.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I am asking the Taoiseach if he will confirm whether it will be this session, before the House is dissolved. If it is not, we will have to wait for the next Government.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: That is neither here nor there.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach got them last night.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Dáil is up in two weeks.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It was just a bit of juvenile kneecapping.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I propose to raise three issues. On the business before the House, will the Taoiseach confirm that no legislation will come before the House today or tomorrow and that the Dáil, on its return, has no legislative proposals before it? I understand the House will deal with the Constitutional Convention tomorrow. That Members will debate three reports in one day and at the 11th hour, in...

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Freedom of information requests suddenly revealed serious concern among Department of Finance officials about the sale of Siteserv and other transactions. All of this led to the establishment of the commission of investigation. The Government was aware of major difficulties a long time ago and did not act on them. This culminated in an 11th hour meeting before Christmas which was to cover...

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I asked for a debate.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Will the Government provide time for a debate on the issue?

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Then why is the Taoiseach making it?

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's reply confirms my basic point that there was a lack of preparation at Government level for the emergencies that occurred. I refer to very basic issues, such as the hiring of pumps. I was in Midleton where hours after the shocking flooding, people were still looking for the proper pumps to pump out the water. I was in Portumna in Galway where it was down to the six council...

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: That should have been done three years ago. It was recommended three years ago.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is another confirmation of the lack of preparation.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: He does not have the staff.

Topical Issue Debate: Office of Public Works Properties (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Buttimer might volunteer.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I wish you a happy new year, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I wish the Taoiseach a happy new year too, apart from the electoral situation. Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank have devastated many communities across this island. They caused immense damage to homes, businesses and vital infrastructure, particularly road infrastructure. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the council staff who did heroic work in many communities, the staff of other...