Results 42,601-42,620 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to personally update the families of the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings following his meeting with British Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron. [12829/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have tabled five questions and I will endeavour to be brief and concise and will summarise the five questions.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In advance of his meeting with the Prime Minister on 8 April, the Taoiseach said jobs would be a major part of the discussion. In the briefing after the meeting, there was no mention of jobs whatsoever. Before the meeting, the Government press office said it would be the first meeting of a diplomatic initiative concerning the European Union interest rate. Afterwards, the Taoiseach said it...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the visit of Queen Elizabeth ll, I agree with the Taoiseach's observation that it was an historic occasion which reflected very well on the country and on all involved in the organisation and facilitation of the visit. It illustrated the transformation of relationships between Ireland and Great Britain and between people of different traditions on the island of Ireland. Would...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Whatever is in them can be no worse than the conspiracy theories that have developed because of the failure to release them and the implied desire to keep them secret. That is now fuelling all sorts of conspiracy theories about the situation. Does the Taoiseach agree that only when this matter is addressed can the British Government reclaim the high moral ground over other groups which, I...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: All it intends to supply.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I had five questions.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (19 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Do chuir an nuacht gur cailleadh Garret FitzGerald inniu an-bhrón orm go pearsanta. Polaiteoir, fear léinn agus iriseoir den chéad scoth a bhí ann. Bhí sé an-tiomanta i leith choincheap na seirbhíse poiblí agus d'fhreastal sé go stuama agus go gnaíúil ar son phobal na hÉireann. Bhí suim ar leith aige i ngnóthaí eachtracha agus Eorpacha, agus thuig sé tábhacht na hEorpa...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the security implications of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ireland; and if he is satisfied that all security precautions have been taken. [10468/11]

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach clarify when legislation relating to the pensions fund levy will be introduced and if work is progressing on it?

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a motion on the Order Paper, which if accepted by the Taoiseach, will enable the Minister, Deputy Howlin, to be accountable to the Dáil. I noticed during Leaders' Questions today that he came forward with great vigour and verve. He is straining at the bit to be accountable to the House. I ask the Taoiseach to take him out of his misery and allow him to be accountable to the...

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Set him free.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach his plans regarding the holding of Cabinet meetings outside of Dublin [9563/11]

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In times past there was a move away from what was a rigid approach to the holding of Cabinet meetings. The holding of Cabinet meetings outside of Dublin was a good innovation, in bringing the work of Government closer to the people in terms of developing participation in democracy, etc., and I ask that it be considered again. On many occasions when Cabinet meetings were held outside of...

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: On a supplementary-----

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have two.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is a supplementary to it.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Surely I am entitled to a supplementary.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I thought I was.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The precedent in this House-----