Results 32,161-32,180 of 51,015 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I extend my congratulations to the new Tánaiste, Deputy Joan Burton, on her elevation. She clearly received an overwhelming endorsement from Labour Party activists across the country. It is the pinnacle of a long career and she has enjoyed very good support form her family and friends. I wish her the very best in her portfolio and in her role as Tánaiste, giving very strong...
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----for members of the Opposition to have to watch on a daily basis the very pained look on certain individuals coming into the House who are living in a kind of limbo-land in terms of whether they will survive. We are very concerned-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----to witness the elevation of the Tánaiste.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Our day will come too, Ruairí.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: To stay within the parameters of the Order of Business-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----to which I am leading, the Taoiseach might indicate when he intends to bring resolutions before the House to give effect to the long speculated Cabinet reshuffle. Will the Opposition be given due new notice in terms of the timelines for debate and contributions on what will be a substantive debate on the issues surrounding that Cabinet reshuffle? We have some idea who will be coming...
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, has already announced unilaterally that he is going into Cabinet.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, is ringing all round him. I do not know who among those who have been talked out will talk themselves back in but in any event it would be useful if the Taoiseach could bring that to a conclusion and let us know when we can expect to hear that.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----and very significant reputational damage to the country in terms of the importance of Ireland and Dublin as its capital city-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----in attracting such significant events to the country, which create employment and activity for a range of interests. Deputy Dooley's Bill is available. It may not be perfect so if the Government wishes to amend or change it we are open to that. Is the Taoiseach prepared to accept Deputy Dooley's Bill in Government time over the next two days with a view to trying to bring about a...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet sub-committee meetings that were held in February and March. [12886/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet committee meetings that were held in the month of March 2014. [17515/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet sub-committee meetings that are planned for the month of May. [20863/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. He mentioned that the new justice sub-committee had met once since the new Minister's appointment. That meeting was in May. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether a programme of reform has been drawn up for the Department of Justice and Equality and whether its Secretary General attended that meeting?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: No, just the reform programme generally in respect of justice, which had been promised. Was the Secretary General at that meeting? We are still conscious that the Minister has not articulated confidence in the Secretary General of her own Department. I would be interested in knowing how that plays out at committee meetings. The Taoiseach mentioned that the health sub-committee met once...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I wish to make it clear to Deputy Gerry Adams that I am speaking in as objective a manner as I possibly can. I was critical of the Northern Ireland First Minister's response to the independent adjudication of the Parades Commission by withdrawing from the North-South Ministerial Council and the talks, a point not acknowledged by the Deputy in any way. I did not get a clear answer. Did the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Even if one is a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach met President Clinton but it is about four months since he met him. It illustrates the disintegration of this format of asking questions when it is four months later before we get to discuss the visit.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has been saying that since time immemorial but has not brought forward initiatives or ideas. He arrived in March and we are discussing it now. The Taoiseach indicated in his reply that the global Clinton initiative, the work in Africa and the Ukraine were among the main items to be discussed. The international dimension to Northern Ireland, and the interest and commitment of...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: It is the privatisation of the community sector.