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Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In the past, sections dealing with the public service, economics and infrastructure had an independent existence within the Department of the Taoiseach independent of servicing a Cabinet committee. I wish to clarify that this remains the case. I am concerned that the Standing Orders of the House may allow a situation to develop in which the Taoiseach would not have to answer questions about...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: He spoke about the agenda and what it will do.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: We cannot discuss it here. That is the point I am making.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is not.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The constitutional article is as it is set out, as the Taoiseach quoted, but the reality is that Ministers and their advisers and spokespeople can talk freely about the agendas of Cabinet sub-committees but Opposition spokespeople are not in a position to discuss those in any way. That is the reality of the situation.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I accept that. I am talking about the agenda of Cabinet sub-committees. I have been told that we cannot discuss it on confidentiality grounds, yet, as we know from the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and others, they can talk openly about it and so on. That is the reality as we see it. It is absurd and perhaps it is something we should collectively address in terms of what can and cannot be...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----to discuss the agenda of Cabinet sub-committees and the general direction, at least, of the issues being discussed. Regular briefings are being given about this committee and that committee as we know. Has the Taoiseach considered establishing a Cabinet sub-committee on health?

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he has had any success in including a trade and economic investment forum event in the schedule of the US President Barack Obama during his visit here. [10716/11]

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if US President Barack Obama will make a public address during his visit here. [10723/11]

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom fáilte ar ais go dtí an Dáil a chur roimh an Choimisinéir Máire Geoghegan-Quinn. Tá taifead iontach aici mar Bhall den Teach seo agus mar Aire. D'fhág sí rian suntasach le linn a réimse Ranna Rialtais. Mar Aire ar chúrsaí Eorpacha, d'eagraigh sí Uachtaránacht Éireannach ar Chomhairle na hEorpa a leag síos caighdeán do chách. Ag tús a tréimhse mar Theachta...

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is good to see Deputy Buttimer here on a Monday morning, which is a rare occurrence for him.

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: If I may-----

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: As far back as 80 years ago, Seán Lemass articulated the idea that the potential of European nation states could only be fulfilled through systematic, rule-based co-operation. A man second to none in his life-long dedication to Irish republicanism, it was a great regret of his that Ireland was not in a position to join the earliest stages of what is today's Union. He and others of his...

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: However, Ireland is and always has been a fully engaged member of the EU. It always has had an influence well beyond its size in the Commission, Parliament and Council. We continue to have strong friends throughout the Union who are highly supportive. At present, the Union needs bold leadership in the best traditions of a great project that has given Europe so much. It needs a clear focus...

Research and Development (5 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to include opportunities for presenting Ireland's capacity for scientific research in his itinerary during his official visits to other States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/11]

Foreign Direct Investment (5 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to meet with the CEOs of multinational companies considering Ireland as a location to do business [6846/11]

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will probably do so. It was not his intention but the assertion is hanging and it should be withdrawn. With regard to the Order of Business proper, the Taoiseach has told the House that legislation to establish the department of public spending and reform will be published shortly and will be enacted at some point in the next two months. The Taoiseach will be aware that more...

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a motion on today's Order Paper which would allow us to address this issue immediately. Will the Taoiseach agree to the motion and make interim arrangements so that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, in whose hands rests the fate of hundreds of thousands of public sector workers, can account to the House rather than the media alone? He is, of course, entitled to speak to the media.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a motion on the Order Paper.

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will be aware of the comments of the Minister for Finance yesterday in this House, when answering questions about the Exchequer figures. The Minister commented that the fiscal figures for April show that the tax profile is beyond the budget Estimate for December and that expenditure is below the budget Estimate. The Minister also said that for the first four months of the...