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Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: But was it appropriate?

Personal Explanation by Ceann Comhairle (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the statement just issued by the Ceann Comhairle. Also, in the context of the discussions we had, I appreciate the sincerity and honour behind it and fully accept that the Ceann Comhairle has withdrawn the remarks which were said in the heat of the moment. I also welcome the fact that the implications of the ruling, which a number of people regard as profound, will now be...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the Government's approach to the establishment of a commission of investigation into allegations of misconduct in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division, I wish to raise a number of issues. In general, I suggest to the Taoiseach that there should be broad consultation with the Opposition prior to the lodging of the terms of references before the Dáil. Having reflected on and...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach two questions at the outset. Is it appropriate that a member of the Fine Gael Party, a Dáil Deputy, should be so persistent in endeavouring to change the terms of reference and prevent debate in the House on a matter of such public concern? I also asked whether the Deputy approached the Taoiseach or the Minister personally on this matter. Apart from in written...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 250. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46772/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Statements (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 251. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the spring statement planned by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3279/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 414. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received representations from members of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association; the actions that have been taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 416. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received requests to meet the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association; if she will agree to their request for a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4427/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 415. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a specific financial allocation by the Health Service Executive to patients who suffer from Prader-Willi syndrome or if it is part of the mental health care budget in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4426/15]

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: No.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: We all get the big picture but yesterday was a silent movie because nobody could speak. I want to make a point to the Tánaiste who appears to be condoning the silencing of Parliament yesterday. There have been many tribunals of inquiry established in this House. I set up quite a number of them myself. When I set up the inquiry into physical and sexual abuse in industrial schools, at...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is a serious issue for Members of the House collectively in terms of the restrictions that are now implicitly, because of yesterday's ruling, being placed on this House.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday, the Opposition had to walk out of this House-----

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: -----because a very serious situation had occurred.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: I just hope that Members in all parties understand what happened yesterday. Standing Order 57 was invoked in an unprecedented manner that silenced the House in its capacity to debate serious legislation establishing a commission of investigation into matters of fundamental concern pertaining to the administration of justice. Standing Order 57 was originally brought into being to prevent the...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: The action concerned is not before a jury. How does a debate often start? The Ceann Comhairle or Leas-Cheann Comhairle states "notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders". That could have happened yesterday. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle or the Acting Chairman could have squared off the issue pertaining to Deputy Shatter's legal representations by warning Members not to say anything that...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: Will the Tánaiste comment on this matter? I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to bring what I have said to the attention of the Ceann Comhairle. What happened yesterday was a grave perversion of parliamentary democracy.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. I do not intend to force a physical vote on this. I just want to highlight my grave reservations about the import and impact of this Bill, the implications of which have not been widely circulated. I have been informed by my party Whip that the Whips were informed at a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that significant limitations are to be imposed on...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: With respect, why is there such secrecy about it?

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: Very few people know about this.