Results 38,581-38,600 of 51,299 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: It is likely to jump again. The low-income families that have been able to avail of this scheme will no longer be in a position to do so. They will have to deal with the banks first. They will have to make payments for 12 months before they will be considered for the mortgage interest supplement scheme. The Taoiseach briefed the banks yesterday, but he would not brief this House or the...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: We have tabled a notice asking for the statutory instrument in question to be annulled. Will the Taoiseach agree to annul the instrument, which will make it much more difficult for low-income families to apply for mortgage interest supplement relief in the future?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach explain that again? His last comment-----
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I am not asking the Minister. The Taoiseach seems to be completely unaware-----
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: It is not about the Keane report. It stems from the Social Welfare Act.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: It is commencing an order emanating from the Social Welfare Act. The Taoiseach does not seem to be aware of that. When he held his big press conference yesterday and all the lights and cameras were there-----
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: It was called the action plan for mortgage arrears.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: He seemed to be blissfully unaware about a very significant measure taken by the Minister for Social Protection which will restrict the ability of low-income families to access mortgage interest supplement relief, which is a very practical step-----
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Do not be getting shirty about it because you know it hurts.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: These people over here know it hurts.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Labour Party arm of the Government, in particular, promised that there would be social solidarity.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I asked a very basic question of the Taoiseach.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I will repeat the basic question I asked the Taoiseach.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Will he repeal the wrong decision that has been taken?
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: The statutory instrument is a wrong decision. I think it should be repealed.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: It is very difficult with the kind of heckling that is going on.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: In fairness, a Cheann Comhairle, I am doing my best to put the question.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I am entitled to a minute.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Here we go again.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I asked a basic question.