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Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Preconditions were set for talks.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: It was said there could be no talks unless teachers accepted the 60:40 approach.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach brought in the 100% system.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach would probably agree that the greatest aspect of the State examinations system, at both at junior certificate and leaving certificate, is its absolute objectivity and transparency. Every child, irrespective of background, is treated and assessed equally. I would agree with Mr. Fintan O'Toole, writing yesterday in The Irish Times, that it is "as close to being incorruptible as...

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is not the question.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The bottom line here is the assessment model. No one has any issue with reform. There has been reform for the past ten years with curriculum changes on an ongoing basis. By the way, curriculum change needs to be backed up with detail, substance and comprehensive resourcing. None of that is on the table. There is no detail on the 40% in terms of assessment of portfolios and projects. At...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (26 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 91. To ask the Minister for Health when a bed will become available in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 to allow a person (details supplied) who is presently in Tallaght Hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumour to receive medically recommended surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/14]

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Does the Government have plans to withdraw the section of the programme for Government dealing with health and bring before the House a more realistic programme for Government in this regard? It belongs to fantasy land at this stage. Very little of it has seen reality and very little of it will. That said, I seek clarification on promised legislation contained in the programme. It states...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government states it will be this Government.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The next Government?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Is legislation on stem cell research still part of the Government's programme?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is the problem. We do not know reality from fantasy, genuinely.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I invite the Taoiseach to read it himself.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has turned it on its head.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I said nothing about principle.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That helped. The lack of economic growth put us back on track.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I wish to ask approximately five or six questions on this matter. The Taoiseach referred to the International Panel on Climate Change but the Government has essentially taken a step backward in the context of climate change. It has been talking a good game at the United Nations but in reality the issue of climate change has been removed from the domestic debate. That is in stark contrast...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the UN leaders' summit on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36519/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the administrative arrangements within his Department that were put in place to assist in drafting his recent speech on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37628/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address at the UN climate change conference in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37636/14]