Results 29,761-29,780 of 50,917 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach must accept that his attitude to this House, in terms of the manner in which he has facilitated the debate here today on Aer Lingus, is one of contempt. Yesterday, when asked questions in the Dáil the Taoiseach refused to answer them and then held a carefully orchestrated event last night to announce the sale of the remaining 25.1% shareholding in Aer Lingus. The...
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: ----in particular because of the lack of any guarantees regarding the slots after seven years. Can the Taoiseach indicate whether there was any contact with the European Commission in regard to the capacity of the Government, on its own in terms of this so-called 'B' share, to veto the sale of the slots, particularly because my understanding is that the Government, on its own, cannot, under...
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Sorry?
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Has the Minister for Transport seen it?
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: That was not the question I asked the Taoiseach in regard to the European Commission. The Taoiseach should not tell untruths to the House. I am familiar with the deal made in 2005-06. There are Government memos in existence which the Taoiseach's office showed to me in preparation for freedom of information. I know having read those memos that the most detailed consideration was given to...
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said he is not aware of the Nyras report. This report could potentially have a devastating affect on quality employment in Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports. I find it extraordinary that the Government has proceeded with this sale unaware, it appears, of this report. Perhaps the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is aware of the contents of the report. It is quite...
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Behind the scene, this is what Aer Lingus and IAG are cooking up and the Taoiseach or Government has not been told about it. There was no mention of it in the Minister's speech. I raised this matter this morning at 9.30 a.m., hoping that I would get some response from the Government in regard to the Nyras report. We need to be clear, transparent and up-front with the public in terms of the...
- Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Aer Lingus has grown over the last number of years since the decision in 2006 and so on. The articles of association can change as there are no guarantees in regard to them.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: This is not about offices. This is about genuine discussion between people.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Why?
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: It is not the Leas-Cheann Comhairle’s fault.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, I seek clarification. It is my understanding that Question Time is meant to run for 75 minutes from 9.30 a.m. It now seems that the time allowed has been arbitrarily and unilaterally halved, or at least reduced to about 45 minutes. This is an example of the absolute contempt of the Government side for the House.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Some 12% of children are living in consistent poverty and questions cannot now be asked about that matter because of the Government's approach.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Government is doing exactly the same as it did on the Irish Water issue which was a debacle. It made a mess of it.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: I cannot understand it because we were promised a political reformation and reform of this House, but what we are getting is the complete opposite. There is an attitude of contempt towards parliamentary democracy and proper analysis by the Opposition of the Government.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: Shame on the Chief Whip because his only response was to make very weak personal comments that at any level were meaningless.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not have the courage to come into the House this morning. He was asked questions yesterday about the issue which he steadfastly refused to answer. It was revealed last night on the "Nine O'clock" news and then we received an email stating the planned scheduling of business in the House for the next two days was to be changed.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: I want to convey to the Government side that the approach it adopts to the Dáil is disgraceful.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Chief Whip may smile all he likes, but his tenure is-----
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle should take everything together. We are serious about the matter.