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Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach must challenge people. He must make them familiar with the issues.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that. The Taoiseach is not telling us anything.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will say my piece but the Taoiseach is obviously not going to inform me what is proposed.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: He has stated that he does not know what President Van Rompuy will propose. He has not even met the man. The Taoiseach stated that he expects to meet him.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I certainly did.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Sorry, I did not say that. We had a four year plan with a capital programme which would have allowed both the national children's hospital and the A5 projects to proceed.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are no votes in the North for the Government, that is why it took its decision in respect of the A5.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: At least he takes soundings and talks to governments. What has the Taoiseach said to President Van Rompuy?

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has not even spoken to him. It is incredible that the Taoiseach has not been in discussions with a man who is proposing limited changes.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have respect for the House.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: What is happening here is ridiculous.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has been saying that for a year. He came to his position on the matter belatedly.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: We have been saying that for months.

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update of the full list of capital projects at Cork Institute of Technology; and the capital projects at CIT that are affected by the recent Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016. [37595/11]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a proposal to create a technological university through a partnership between Cork Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology; and if he will support a partnership between these two institutes. [37596/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 388: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress he has made with the community and voluntary sector in areas of high unemployment; and the vital role they play in local communities. [32729/11]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether Ireland will achieve the 2020 targets set by the EU of reaching a 20% emissions reduction compared to the 2005 output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34009/11]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Notwithstanding the very significant commitments in regard to mortgage interest relief for hard-pressed householders and the undertakings in regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Keane report, will the Taoiseach indicate when he envisages the personal insolvency Bill will be brought before the House? In addition, will the Government take a more proactive approach to...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill?

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he has met the recently elected new leader of the SDLP Dr Alasdair McDonnell to discuss issues of common concern. [34359/11]