Results 41,181-41,200 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the Minister's response and his engagement with the stakeholders. He admitted that the position on Committee Stage was somewhat of a blunt instrument, but having heard the debate in the House and the concerns expressed externally, he has been prepared to refine it and refer the issue of appeal to the Commission on Credit Unions. This provides an opportunity for further reflection...
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am disturbed by trends emanating from the Government regarding social welfare recipients, from the comments on lifestyle choice by the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton to today's comments by the Taoiseach on scams. It must be reiterated that the majority of social welfare recipients are not scammers and are in a difficult position because of the economic crisis. Headlines...
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: What about the presidential election?
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I meant how the publication of the review will fit in with the presidential election.
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Is this a case of looking after Deputy Naughten?
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: We already have a Bill ready in this area.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: This delayed summit marks the last chance for Europe's leaders to tackle the enormous and growing crisis which is facing the eurozone. Europe needs them to agree a dramatic package of supports and the revision of failed policies. The alternative is damage to the economic and political fabric of the Union which may take decades to undo. An unforgivable amount of time has been wasted by...
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: It will be a bad outcome if the summit finishes without a comprehensive and generous plan for Greek debt. The summit must also provide a mechanism for recapitalising many more banks in recognition of both the Greek position and the fact that reserves need to be higher on an ongoing basis. German, French, Italian and Spanish banks are under pressure, as well as those in smaller economies....
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Equally, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have not initiated a round of contacts with eurozone colleagues. One meeting with the Commission President is not an adequate preparation for such an important Council summit. This summit may well be Europe's last chance. There is a desperate need for decisive action and real leadership. It has been missing for most of this year. The crisis has been...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: The interdepartmental mortgage arrears group report is being published this morning by the Minister for Finance. I understand the report recommends an independent mortgage advice service to guide mortgage holders and, in addition, it also suggests the early introduction of new non-judicial arrangements and describes this as vital. Yesterday in the House the Taoiseach indicated he would...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday in the House the Taoiseach said he would welcome constructive proposals on an issue that is not a laughing matter or a matter for barracking but an issue that is of real concern to hundreds of thousands of people who are very worried about their mortgage arrears and household debt and who cannot see a future ahead of them.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: It is also a significant drag on the economy, particularly the domestic economy. Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill would legislate for an independent debt settlement office, a statutory, objective office that would provide a mechanism to resolve household debt issues. I ask the Taoiseach to give the Bill serious consideration. It will be published today and taken next week in the House and I...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: It was on "Morning Ireland" this morning.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill is based on the report of the Law Reform Commission of last December, which the Government has had for the last six to seven months. He has used that to craft a detailed Bill but has extended it to cover mortgages. The Taoiseach asked if someone had access to a leaked report. With respect, the Keane report should be in every Member's in-box this morning before...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Why did the Taoiseach mention leaked then? There should not be any issue with leaking, it should have been given to every Member in advance of its publication.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Two specific commitments were given in the programme for Government. It was stated that the negative equity generation would be assisted through enhanced mortgage interest relief.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: That was to happen in July but it did not happen. The Taoiseach also committed that interest increases arising from ECB interest rates would be absorbed by the banks, not mortgage holders. This has not happened and there have been two ECB increases. How quickly will the Government act on this report and how quickly will legislation be introduced as a result of this report to give relief to...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: How many leaders does Fine Gael have?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I have no difficulty with that.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did suggest that.