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Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Thousands of students and their families are marching to Leinster House today. Those students are deeply concerned about their future, about the Government's plans, its commitments and promises. They need answers and they need clarity. In advance of the general election the Tánaiste and his party made many commitments. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, brazenly...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Does the Tánaiste agree it would be a very negative and retrograde step if the Government were to increase those charges, given the centrality of participation in third level education? What we witnessed in the last decade was a dramatic and significant expansion of third level participation and a transformation of the research landscape. If we are to achieve recovery we must maintain...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Fundamentally, the economic challenges facing the country are the same now as they were then. There is no difference, as the Government's fiscal plan of last Friday reveals. Will the Tánaiste honour his promise to decrease the registration fee? Will he, once and for all, state openly and honestly whether the registration fee will be further increased and whether third level fees will be...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The troika report has allegedly been renegotiated twice by the Tánaiste and his Government. When our spokespeople met recently with the troika leaders, they informed us that the detail is a matter for the Government; their concern is that the bottom line remains intact.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste is correct in saying that the fiscal situation has improved somewhat. That is because we took the tough decisions.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Tánaiste a simple question, namely, whether the Government intends to reverse the increase in the registration charge and to reintroduce third level fees. A simple "Yes" or "No" would be appreciated. The Minister, Deputy Quinn, said recently that he has no regrets in regard to he pledge he signed, which was done not on behalf of the new coalition Government but on behalf of the...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It amounts to cheating students to win votes before an election. The Tánaiste has neither the guts nor the honesty to say on the floor of the House what he intends to do in the budget.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will he tell the students who are marching today whether the Government will decrease the student charge and whether fees will be returned? A straight answer would be appreciated.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: We are not getting an answer.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: No, I do not. They have been announced.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Government has announced a fiscal plan and a capital programme.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Government has broken every commitment it made. We were told it would be Frankfurt's way or Labour's way, but Columb Barracks in Mullingar is to close. It goes on.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Mortgages, third level fees-----

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: There have been five-tonne whoppers.

Written Answers — Fiscal Advisory Council: Fiscal Advisory Council (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance his views that the Fiscal Advisory Council have adequate supports in order to make objective recommendations to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34012/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the negotiations regarding the promissory note on Anglo Irish Bank; the person attending these negotiations on his behalf; if the reduction of €15- €20 billion will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34011/11]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail his recent discussions with Mr. Mario Draghi. [34385/11]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends holding a meeting with the incoming President of the European Central Bank. [28456/11]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has arranged any discussions with Mr. Mario Draghi. [31039/11]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to meet the new President of the ECB, Mr. Mario Draghi; the issues he plans to discuss with him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32969/11]