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Programmes for Government (20 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach intend to have, over the lifetime of the Government, a framework within which there will be detailed target dates for the implementation of specific commitments contained in the programme for Government? Does the Taoiseach intend to publish reviews of the implementation of the programme for Government? The practice in the past was to have annual or periodic reviews of the...

Road Traffic Bill 2011[Seanad]:Report and Final Stages (20 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, line 32, after "person." to insert the following: "The member shall, as soon thereafter as may be practicable, require the provision of a sample of blood or urine at a place where medical care is provided to the person.".

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I seek clarification on that very point. The debate was included in the schedule and it had been agreed by all concerned that there would be time to discuss the revised EU-IMF memorandum of understanding and deal, although I accept there is no substantial change to the agreement.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: However, I am not clear from the Taoiseach's reply when that debate will take place. Will it be this week or the week after next?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: The reason I ask is in the interests of the House. There was full fanfare on Friday for the announcement, with two Ministers taking part and RTE breaking its usual routine.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is relevant to the House; I will not detain it.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: It makes the House somewhat irrelevant when everybody else can debate it-----

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----but it cannot be debated in the House for weeks afterwards. It is just not on. I make that point to the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: When does the Taoiseach envisage taking it?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: While I am on my feet I will mention, with regard to the Ministers and secretaries Bill, that there is a precedent under which the Minister for Children and other Ministers could answer questions. It has happened before in the House.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: In the past 20 years a tradition has developed whereby the first bilateral visit by a new Taoiseach is to the British Prime Minister. The Taoiseach's two immediate predecessors had in-depth meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron's immediate predecessors within a week of taking office. In that context, I welcome yesterday's meeting and that it was held in a positive spirit....

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I am surprised that the broader issue of enlisting support for change in the terms of the EU-IMF package was not discussed and that there was no specific request. The Taoiseach says we will leave it to the Minister for Finance, but it is advisable that it is raised at all levels including at government-to-government level. I am sure the Taoiseach will...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Regarding the ordering of questions, I submitted a question on 30 March asking the Taoiseach about whether he intended to meet the CEOs of multinational companies personally, considering Ireland is a location in which to do business. I received a letter the following day telling me my question had been rejected and that it was being resubmitted to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: We were promised a debate.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: It was scheduled.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: There will be no time for hill walking.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is promised business.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: They are not wide open.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was told to change it by his Tánaiste.

Official Engagements (19 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I regard the taking of such a large grouping of questions as unacceptable. There should be more common sense in taking questions. I do not mind questions being grouped where there is strong coherence or similarity in dealing with issues, but taking Questions Nos. 8 to 17, inclusive, together is an extraordinary action which almost brings the process into disrepute. The topics dealt with...