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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: We have always had it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Minister of State for a very underwhelming reply to my question. I do not at all accept that what he has put before us is a radical series of Dáil reform or Oireachtas reform measures. The programme for Government stated that the people demanded change and looked to parties that would deliver the change they sought. The people are very disappointed at the lack of any...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: I was coming to that. The Government accepted our Bill on the IBRC mortgage book being sold on because it felt it would be too unpopular to oppose it, but it will not do anything about it, particularly in advance of the sale of the mortgage book. We will not see the Committee Stage of that Bill for some time. That is the strategy. Friday sittings should be full-day sittings, involving...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: We actually did it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: Sorry-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: How many minutes has the Minister of State read?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is a huge revelation that he has checked all the minutes.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach his views on Government progress on political reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10480/14]

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Tánaiste for his view that Mr. Flannery should go before the Committee of Public Accounts. I agree with him on that. I am somewhat curious that he did not respond to my question concerning the appropriateness or correctness of charitable organisations, Rehab in particular, that provide services for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, and which have large...

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: There is a principle involved.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste knows, and we all know, that the Rehab organisation has been asked by the Committee of Public Accounts to appear before it and has been before the committee to answer important questions relating to salaries, pensions and a range of other issues pertaining to the organisation. For good reason we all agree that this is in the public interest, just as it is for other...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Travel (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 211. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the companies that travelled to Cleveland, Ohio with An Taoiseach in October 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3514/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Private Sector Pay (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 212. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on pay rise claims in the private sector. [6197/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 213. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on Ireland's competitiveness in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 214. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the Government's priority in investment into research and development. [7485/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 215. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his policy on small business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8922/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Social Partnership Meetings (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 216. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if pay rises have been discussed at his latest meeting with the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10349/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 373. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the average water charges being available before 23 May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Appointments (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 371. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the position regarding staff recruitment and earnings in Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4828/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nuclear Safety (11 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 372. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he recently discussed Sellafield with the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6196/14]