Results 33,181-33,200 of 51,063 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: The circumstances are not comparable in any shape or form, yet the Minister wants to go down the road of distraction. After a week's silence, the Minister gave a few exclusive comments to one journalist last night in which he signalled he would go on the attack today and had been trawling in his Department all week for evidence to support his case. Only the most gullible will accept, having...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: He has consistently refused to even contemplate the idea that he could be wrong and repeatedly impugned the integrity of any Deputy, Senator, journalist or member of the public who has challenged him. In recent days, his Government colleagues have chosen to circle the wagons around him by hyping his record and claiming he is always reasonable. The Minister does not recognise the legitimacy...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: Yes, I just sent the dossier to the Taoiseach.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: Similar cases arose previously, one of which led to the Morris tribunal. The previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern, also established an inquiry into the Noel Keegan case. It is not unprecedented for Ministers, when they see material of this gravity and nature, to take the exceptional step of establishing an independent inquiry to obtain full answers. The...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: No, it was not. The Minister should stop that nonsense; this matter is too serious.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: I am not worried about who discussed what.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: When I was presented with this for the first time it was clear that it raised very serious issues. Before the Minister tried to distract me, I was about to raise the core question of whether failings ultimately lead to the murder of Sylvia Roche Kenny. Perhaps that murder could have been prevented. That is a difficult statement to make. I did not want to discuss these matters in detail...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: In another case, a man was savagely beaten and the case was not entered in the PULSE system for nine months. That is the point. We can dress up the issue or create smokescreens all we like, but the quality of internal investigations is at stake. It is not unprecedented in terms of the Morris tribunal or beyond belief that things could have gone wrong. The cases involved are grave. I sent...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the fact that Dáil Éireann has been allowed to hold a debate on a matter of grave public importance. Nothing is more important to the work we are elected to do than ensuring all officers of the State work to protect the public and promote justice for all. Throughout history, a core foundation of democracy has been a willingness to question those who are given the power...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: These attempts to distract from the serious allegations made have not worked and will not work. The Minister knows that the former Minister, Dermot Ahern, never got the dossier the current Minister received.
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (26 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: 200. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to dredge the harbour in Dunmore East to ensure ease of access of bigger fishing vessels to that harbour; if his Department has any plans to improve facilities at Dunmore East Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9879/14]
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: My first question to the Taoiseach relates to the publication of the White Paper on universal health insurance. Is it the intention of the Taoiseach to allow for Government time? It has not been published formally yet but it has been well leaked by the Minister for Health and others. We need some clarity on when it will be published. It is a key part of the programme for Government. ...
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: It is not allowed?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: I did not want to bring in all the newspapers. I know you do not like that kind of thing.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: It is important a US ambassador to Ireland is appointed. Former ambassador Dan Rooney did fantastic work on behalf of both countries. While he was US ambassador to Ireland he considered himself to be an Irish man and was an outstanding representative. It is a pity the new ambassador has not been appointed to date. I would have thought that we would have news of that appointment in advance...
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: Is that in relation to questions to the Minister?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: Will we have an opportunity to put questions to the Minister, Deputy Shatter?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: Will the questions and answers session be for 45 or 30 minutes?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: I do not think so.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (25 Feb 2014)
Micheál Martin: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if Japanese-Chinese relations were discussed at his bilateral with US Vice President Biden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53724/13]