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Ceisteanna - Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: This man is a central figure regarding Ireland's burden-sharing. The abuse of transfers is completely out of hand. The matter is 100% the responsibility of the Taoiseach's office.

Ceisteanna - Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is a very serious issue. What is occurring is not on. What is happening is that the accountability of the Head of Government, who is accountable to the Dáil, is being undermined systematically.

Ceisteanna - Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: They are not allegations. I have signalled the matter to the Ceann Comhairle and am asking him for his guidance as defender of all Members in this House and their entitlements.

Ceisteanna - Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will be taking the matter further.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he has satisfied himself with measures he has put in place to meet his stated intentions regarding the accountability of Government to the Oireachtas. [11801/11]

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: My question is not solely on parliamentary reform. Two weeks ago, my office told the Questions Office that we objected to this question being handled by the Chief Whip rather than the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach has stated he demands all his Ministers to respect their accountability to the Oireachtas. Has anything being done about this or is it still at the level of general commitment? I find...

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----to almost all of his Department's work. When I asked the Taoiseach about statements he made to the Gaelic Athletic Association he transferred it to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport stating it had nothing to do with his responsibilities to the House. The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport then told the House he could not answer the question because he was not present...

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----to the Chamber.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: No, you have disallowed or transferred them.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Kehoe has given an overly partisan and ridiculous response to the points I made. Over a number of weeks, I have systematically pointed out the degree to which Cabinet confidentiality has been extended. The Cabinet council on economic management is a classic illustration of providing further cover to prevent any genuine questioning of what the Taoiseach is up to. The Government has...

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----of parliamentary reform. The Government's behaviour is increasingly contemptible of the House. I genuinely believe this.

Government Accountability (13 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will now take leave of the House because I have not received a genuine response to the questions I tabled. I tabled them to the Taoiseach and not to the Minister of State so he could make facile partisan political points.

Written Answers — European Neighbourhood Policy: European Neighbourhood Policy (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the initiative he has taken regarding the European Union's Neighbourhood Policy. [15392/11]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his approach to discussions at European Council level regarding any treaties-related changes, such as opt-outs from existing treaty commitments by some countries, to be agreed during the next year. [15384/11]

Written Answers — North-South Ministerial Council: North-South Ministerial Council (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he intends implementing any changes to scheduled meetings of the North-South Ministerial Council; the issues involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18840/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will continue to provide a full-time special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [19959/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the contacts he has had with political leaders and others in Northern Ireland regarding his policy towards the Smithwick tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19928/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the reservations conveyed to him by Judge Smithwick regarding the implications of his intention to amend the terms of reference of the Smithwick tribunal. [19929/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he or any official of his Department was first informed about reservations by Judge Smithwick regarding the implications of his intention to amend the terms of reference of the Smithwick tribunal. [19930/11]

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Three months ago, the Government briefed the media that a judicial referendum would be held in October. It promised consultation with the Opposition and stakeholders, none of which has happened. The Minister for Justice and Equality toured the media in recent days attacking the posting online of a document from the Judiciary on this issue. He was outraged that the document had been...