Results 32,201-32,220 of 51,015 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (8 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the next meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council will take place; if the matter of the Narrow Water Bridge will be on the agenda of that meeting; the actions he plans to take to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29864/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (8 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 759. To ask the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to add fampridine or Fampyra to Health Service Executive-funded drug schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29694/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 766. To ask the Minister for Health if MRI scanning is available at the Cork University Maternity Hospital outside main hours and at weekends; if the service is not available in particular for emergency cases, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29714/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (8 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 798. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Narrow Water Bridge will form part of the Government proposals under the new programme for cross-Border co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29865/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (3 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will investigate the local property tax and household charge liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if the person qualifies for a disability exemption due to their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28872/14]

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Can the Minister of State answer the question?

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: On the fundamental point of the Government's support for Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker's bid to become President of the European Commission, will the Minister of State indicate whether the Taoiseach held discussions with Mr. Juncker prior to his appointment? If so, did he seek to secure his support for Ireland's case for significant relief on bank-related debt? Did the Taoiseach and Mr. Juncker...

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Yes, it is. We must be very clear on this matter. Will the Minister of State confirm that Ireland's support for the association agreements is not based on geopolitical manoeuvring on the part of this country or the European Union and that the agreement with Ukraine is a relatively minor step towards addressing its severe structural and economic problems? The communiqué is clear that...

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is not an answer to my question.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Was the issue of debt relief discussed? That was my question.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Minister of State should have the decency to answer the question. He should not abuse the process.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Sinn Féin supports the Russian imperial drive.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Sometimes in these contributions we would appreciate plain speaking on some of the core issues. Much clearer language could have been used, in particular on the country specific recommendations, to elucidate matters for the public as there is much devil in the detail of them that has not been articulated at all. The Taoiseach's remarks to Deputy Creighton were instructive and enlightening....

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: It reflects an authoritarian streak in the Taoiseach's demeanour that is alive and well.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: It was a very insightful comment by the Taoiseach. Last week he was full of generosity and he said I could have a minute or two of his time but because someone made what the Taoiseach considers to be a personal rant, no time is being provided this week.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is a very petty, authoritarian streak.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is not the case from what the Taoiseach said.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: If someone indulges in a personal rant-----

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: I was waiting for Deputy Buttimer to intervene.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach talking about the 1930s?