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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In terms of non-compliance, the RTB has enhanced powers of investigation and sanctioning, and additional resources to ensure-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----that the full protection against unlawful rents in RPZs can be enforced. As a result of investigations conducted by the RTB, 180 sanctions have been imposed on landlords for improper conduct and they have been published on the board's website, which the Deputy did not reference.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: As I said, 77% of published sanctions for improper conduct are for breaches of rent pressure zones. There can be breaches on all sides, which the Deputy never articulates.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: As to one of the factors in people exiting, the Deputy should perhaps inquire into that also.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the proposals the Deputy has put forward, I do not see any outcome from them other than further depression of supply in the rental market.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is an issue Deputy O'Callaghan needs to address because if we depress supply we will increase prices even more.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I dtús báire, déanaim comhbhrón le Niamh. Is olc an scéal atá luaite agus soiléirithe ag an Teachta inniu. Níl a fhios agam féin faoi chás pearsanta Niamh ach níl aon amhras ach gur scéal uafásach ar fad atá ann. The Deputy's description and presentation of Niamh's horrific and traumatic journey through the emergency...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I dtús báire, tá athrú ag tarlú.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tá bunathrú ag tarlú sna hionaid éigeandála.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tá níos mó daoine ag obair sna hionaid éigeandála anois ná mar a bhí bliain ó shin nó sa bhliain roimhe sin.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Is é sin fírinne an scéil.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Is é sin fírinne an scéil. Safe staffing in emergency departments has happened.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy knows that. It has been rolled out in every emergency department. There is also an obligation on everybody in this House. I have watched health budgets increase exponentially. In the past three to four years, the health budget has increased dramatically. I think it is up to €8 billion additional or whatever. That is no comfort to Niamh or to other patients but it...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan remain an issue of concern for Ireland and the European Union. Ireland joined EU leaders in condemning Azerbaijan’s military escalation in September 2023 and calling for a return to dialogue. The military operation resulted in the mass exodus to Armenia of over 100,000 people – almost the entire ethnic Armenian population of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of reports regarding the incident in question. The incident described took place in the context of a protest within Berlin’s government district. I understand that the rules surrounding this protest related to all languages other than English and German, and not to Irish in particular. There are domestic German administrative and legal avenues open to the group to raise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of reports regarding the incident in question. The incident described took place in the context of a protest within Berlin’s government district. I understand that the rules surrounding this protest related to all languages other than English and German, and not to Irish in particular. There are domestic German administrative and legal avenues open to the group to raise...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 25th April 2024. Turnaround time from the receipt of further supporting documents is 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I travelled to Egypt and Jordan from 23 – 25 April 2024 as part of this Government’s continued efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both Egypt and Jordan are at the forefront of regional and international efforts to halt the conflict in Gaza, address the dire humanitarian situation and resume a meaningful political...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Media Sector (2 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: In December 2020, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the establishment of the Global Ireland Media Challenge Fund (GIMCF) on a pilot basis. The Fund aims to support the provision of information about major geo-political developments and the changing nature of Ireland’s role in the world, to the public in Ireland, by helping build the capacity of Irish media outlets to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, further supporting documents for this application were received on 25 April 2024. The Passport Service has reviewed the application, taken action as appropriate and contacted the applicant directly in relation to the application.