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Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: From October onwards Irish Water will be issuing bills in respect of water charges to families across the country. I could talk about the average bill of €240 promised by the Taoiseach before the local elections, despite the fact that a family with two adult children will now be paying about €590 - a far cry from his €240. I could talk about the fact that the Taoiseach...

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: -----across the country who are in receipt of boil-water notices and about 21,000 of those live in County Roscommon. There has been very great confusion and anger across the midlands this morning because of statements emanating from Fine Gael about this specific issue giving the impression that there will be a 100% exemption now. The Taoiseach will understand that the people of Roscommon...

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: -----certain elements of the bill will be exempt but other elements will not be exempt. In other words, residents may not be able to drink the water but they will be asked to pay for getting rid of that very same water. In its original legislation why did the Government not decide to specifically exempt homes and businesses with a contaminated supply of water from any water charges...

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I think the Taoiseach has adequately dealt with them.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not answer the question. I find it incomprehensible that anyone believes people should be charged for a product that is contaminated.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: It is beyond any logic. If water going into a household is contaminated and is not fit for human consumption, how can that family be charged for it? The original legislation should have provided for an exemption from any charge for any family with a contaminated water supply. They are paying for bottled water as it is and they have other costs associated with the fact that the water is...

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is not true.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I think people know where I live.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not issue directions.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should answer the question he was asked. Does he accept the principle that one should not have to pay for contaminated water?

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Answer the question, Yes or No.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should tell that to his candidate.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Strategy Statements (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 423. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultations that he has undertaken with other Departments and agencies concerning the terms of reference of a new science strategy statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34460/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Strategy Statements (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 424. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultations he has undertaken with researchers and institutions concerning the drawing up of a new science strategy statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34461/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Strategy Statements (17 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 425. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the process of drawing up a new science strategy statement will not be unduly influenced by a small number of funding agencies at the expense of a fair and open process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34462/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the North-South body, Food Safety Promotion Board, not implementing a Labour Court recommendation since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 659. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is not a 24 hour on call service seven days a week for the MRI scanner in Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32146/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 732. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to add chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to the long-term illness scheme; if it is a condition that will be considered in terms of granting a medical card based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32827/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Professionals (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 733. To ask the Minister for Health the action his Department may take on the ever increasing cost of indemnity for hospital consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32828/14]

Tributes on the Retirement of Members of Staff (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: I also wish Norah White a happy retirement. It is some achievement to keep Deputies and Senators fed for 48 years. Good food, particularly early in the morning, can lend itself to a good mood in the Chamber.