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- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: -----of the limitations on what could come from the Central Bank. I do not think anyone is aware of the extraordinary limitations now in place, and that will be in place. All I am asking is that a comprehensive presentation would be made to all Members of the House, including legal advice and everything else because every Member of the House voted. That is only reasonable because they did...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: I appreciate the-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: It would be excusable if it was the work of one Deputy, but it is worrying that is the work of more than one.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the programme for Government commitment on Cabinet confidentiality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37632/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach explain why it is in the programme for Government that legislation relating to Cabinet confidentiality will be changed? It is in black and white and I have asked the Taoiseach about this before. Will he explain why he bothered putting this into the programme for Government at the outset? What was the objective and the intention behind its inclusion? Why did the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: It states:We will radically overhaul the way Irish politics and Government work. The failures of the political system [...]. Government is too centralised and unaccountable. We believe that there must also be a real shift in power from the State to the citizen.These were the heady days of 2011. The next line states "We will legislate on the issue of Cabinet confidentiality" and other...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: No. When negotiating a programme for Government, parties outline their objectives. They might list X, Y and Z, indicating that they will deal with freedom of information or the Official Secrets Act, which the Government indicated it would amend, for certain reasons. For some reason, both parties agreed to formally insert a commitment as follows: "We will legislate on the issue of Cabinet...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: So it was to be reinforced?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: That is very strange as the Labour Party, while in opposition for years, would have railed against Cabinet confidentiality. It articulated strongly against it because it was too restrictive, it prevented inquiries and it was always used as a basis for not getting answers to questions. Now the Taoiseach is saying the Labour Party was conspiring with him to legislatively reinforce and...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Confidentiality (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Were there any more good intentions?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Since then a significant change took place to the benefit of the airline, as it turned around from being in a perilous position to being a very successful airline which has added significantly to our connectivity and to overall economic performance. The Taoiseach stated the Minister made no recommendation and that the Government has made no decision. Clearly the Government is not ruling out...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: What is the veracity of the statements in today's newspapers to the effect he has appointed them?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: I take it no advisers have been appointed.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Is it fair to say no advisers have been appointed up to today?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Why is the Minister already on record as saying the advisers have been appointed?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: It is in black and white.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: This is a very important point. It was announced today that they have been appointed. The Minister announced to the media they were appointed. Now the Taoiseach is stating the tendering is not complete and will not be until tomorrow. Either they have been appointed or they have not.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: So what was said today was wrong. Obviously the Taoiseach wanted me to give way to allow him to interject, which I very agreeably did.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach confirm a sale has not been ruled out by the Government and that it is actively considering the sale of the 25% share?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)
Micheál Martin: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the IAG offer to purchase Aer Lingus, the Government's attitude to that offer and also its policy and strategy with regard to the future of Aer Lingus, which is an issue of fundamental concern to many people throughout the country and to anyone with an interest in Ireland's economic development. There is a concern about the country's connectivity to the...