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Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: So it is cost-neutral?

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he has initiated any significant formal reviews of policy areas under his Department. [31041/11]

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Sorry, what was the last sentence?

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The reason I asked this question was to inquire about the policies outlined in the programme for Government. In particular, has the Taoiseach revised his commitment to have his office personally vet all ministerial appointments? We have had a significant number of appointments to State boards. The Taoiseach indicated that appointments would be made in a new and independent way and that he...

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: No one believes any change has taken place with regard to State appointments but I have made my point on the matter. I am somewhat surprised that the Taoiseach stated no formal review of policy has taken place because, as the Taoiseach is aware the Minister, Deputy Quinn, made it clear that he would reverse the increase in the student charge upon coming into office. He signed a specific...

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: How scores the report card in terms of the Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the pledge he has made to students on the student service charge?

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It related to report cards. On "The Late Late Show", the Taoiseach stated there would be a report card for each Minister.

Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach doing them again?

Programmes for Government (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the Cabinet office that was set up to oversee the delivery of the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/11]

Programmes for Government (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The Taoiseach must accept that the commitments made to dramatically and substantially reduce Department of the Taoiseach staffing numbers and to create a smaller cabinet office that would have an overseeing role simply has not happened. The Taoiseach's Department is, by and large, similar in size now to what it was prior to his taking office. Does the...

Programmes for Government (15 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: No. That was the Taoiseach's own commitment.

Tributes to President Mary McAleese (10 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Tá mé buíoch as an seans seo a fháil chun omós a ghabháil do Mháire Mac Giolla Íosa mar an t-ochtú Uachtarán ar an dtír seo ar feadh 14 bliana. Tá Máire Mac Giolla Íosa tar éis a bheith inspioráideach. Anseo ag a baile agus thar lear bhíomar ariamh bródúil as ucht obair Mháire Mhic Giolla Íosa. Is Uachtarán í a bhí ciallmhar agus neamhspleách sa phost. Is toisc sin...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the commitment of 0.7% of GNP target for overseas development aid will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32723/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is positively disposed towards Ireland joining the Commonwealth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30793/11]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support additional legal measures to oblige the British Government to hold a proper inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane. [31047/11]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on discussions regarding the cross-Border implementation bodies. [31048/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans for the Presidency of the European Council in 2013. [31198/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has developed early priorities for the Presidency of the European Council in 2013. [31199/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has put in place arrangements to ensure regular contact with the leaders of the other members of the troika for our EU presidency. [31200/11]

Written Answers — OSCE Chairmanship: OSCE Chairmanship (9 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline his personal involvement in our forthcoming OSCE chairmanship. [31201/11]