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Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's party political game-playing is cold comfort to the people outside on €10,000 per annum who, through the levy, will be reduced to €9,000 per annum. I find it incredible that he would stand up here and say that a Dáil Deputy should wait for freedom of information requests-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----before he or the Minister for Finance would provide the information on the floor of the House to facilitate debate, on fundamental questions that go to the heart of this issue in terms of those concerned. It is a disgrace and it is incredible that he would have the nerve to say that in this House. How dare he say it. It shows an absolute disrespect for this House and for the right of...

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He ignored the advice he received on the damage it would cause. He repeatedly sought to hide the information and to prevent it coming before the House. It was a disgraceful performance in terms of a Government that has trumpeted transparency in respect of more information that is allegedly supposed to come before the House. I asked in May and June, during Leaders' Questions, if the...

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: In regard to the register of jobs, there are 28,000 more people on the live register since the Taoiseach made the announcement about the pension levy.

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is crazy stuff. The Taoiseach is codding the people.

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Six months later. That is a hopeless defence.

Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He hid the information from the House. In terms of the budget will he give a commitment that-----

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Over the summer, we watched as the pledge by leaders coming out of the eurozone summit in July that they had agreed a radical plan which would safeguard the euro unravelled. Will the Taoiseach provide time for a Dáil debate on the summit? In providing such time I am sure he will acknowledge that the threat posed by the increasing paralysis in European decision-making is very real,...

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Can I take it that the Whips can meet to organise and arrange for such a debate to happen? It is normal and customary that we have a debate on European summit meetings.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that the full allocation of special needs assistants is made in 2011 as provided for in this year's financial allocation, that any changes brought about to the special needs assistants scheme following the recent value for money review are implemented in a way that ensures that those pupils that need an assistant...

Commission of Investigation Report in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is appropriate that the motion before the House is signed by party and group leaders because the only acceptable reaction to this report is unity between us all to condemn the actions it exposes, support the victims and affirm our joint commitment to action. The report is very moving for me because I intimately know many of the communities which have been affected by this abuse. They are...

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: While the specific agenda for tomorrow's summit is still uncertain there is no doubt about how serious the issues are. The leaders have what may well be their final chance to show they are capable of addressing the crisis engulfing the eurozone. There is no longer any doubt that only dramatic, fast and comprehensive action can stop the situation becoming much worse. The key principles for...

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not true. The Taoiseach should not be outrageous.

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Obviously, what I said hurt.

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I said a good deal more than that.

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not deal with the issue.

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I gave the Taoiseach proposals. Obviously, what I said hurt. My speech did not sit well with the Taoiseach who told us nothing.

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: To defend what? What is the Taoiseach putting on the table?

Eurozone Heads of State and Government Meeting: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach a dictator or something? He is going to think about it.

Commission of Investigation Report in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (20 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary.