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- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: The bottom line is that a democratic revolution was passed. We are witnessing a constant and consistent suppression of the rights of Deputies to articulate issues, whether it is Question Time or Topical Issue debates being circumscribed and restricted, as they have been, on a consistent basis or otherwise. We now have the guillotining of Bills. The Minister, Deputy Varadkar, more or less...
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: If they did not, the original regime would apply and people would pay higher charges, despite the fact they have been deferred to April by the Government. This kind of approach, namely, that we do things the Government's way or there will be consequences, is the very antitheses-----
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----of the Dáil reform that was promised by the Government. The Taoiseach said it would do things differently, and every political party signed up for change at the time of the general election. Nothing has happened in that regard. The Taoiseach, in the last reply-----
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----went through three days of the ordering of the business of the House and the rationale behind it. There is no rationale behind having Topical Issue debates at 11 p.m.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: The consistent approach to trying to manage the House is causing difficulties for the House and Ceann Comhairle. I do not want to draw the Office of the Ceann Comhairle into it, but it is causing difficulties in terms of ongoing disruption. I do not tolerate some of the behaviour of others, but if the Taoiseach does not treat the House with respect, the House then falls into disrepute,...
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: The cynical smile of the Whip shows the truth of the cynical approach.
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: No, I object to the way business has been ordered for today and the rest of the week and was ordered last week. It is extraordinary, for example, that Topical Issues have been moved to 10 p.m. The debate is meant to provide an opportunity for Deputies to raise and give a profile to an issue that is topical and obtain a response, yet it is proposed to take the debate at 10 p.m. The...
- Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach referring to today's business?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: That choice was always available.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: The problem is that some questions were cancelled.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: That was always on the agenda.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach knew that back in 2012.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: On the last point the Taoiseach made, which was not quite relevant to the question, perhaps the Taoiseach can forward a note to me. I have not received anything yet.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the discussions at the September EU Council meeting on the plight of the Syrian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he had any bilateral meetings at the October 2014 European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41673/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if Ireland's retrospective debt was discussed at the European Council meeting in October 2014, particularly in the context of the June 2012 Council agreement regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41674/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken with Chancellor Merkel recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the status of his communique made in October 2012 with Chancellor Merkel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43797/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 14. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the June 2012 European Council agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43798/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)
Micheál Martin: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Government's attempts at European Council level to address Ireland's retrospective debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43799/14]