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Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: May I ask a question? We might need translation services for the nineteenth century-----

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach indicate when we can expect the legislative programme to be published? Given the Taoiseach's commitment to come before the Dáil in advance of every European Council meeting, will he make time available next week for this to happen?

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is an important point. Dáil reform is supposed to be a collective and cross-party process. I do not think it is a matter for the Executive to order the sittings of Parliament but rather it is a matter to be decided collectively by the Dáil.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I know that but we have all committed to reform and last week I asked that we take some initial steps to collectively work together to agree best procedure. We have just lost 25 minutes on a pointless vote so we need to change the way we do business here. I ask that the Whips agree on sitting days and business to ensure we are effective and efficient.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish to add my voice and join with you in articulating our sympathy with the people of Japan as the horror has unfolded in recent days and to say that we support the Government's offer of support and assistance to the Japanese people. We have always been of that disposition in respect of the situation in which we find ourselves. The Government has my full...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is clear for some time that a new deal is on the table in this regard. I would agree with the Taoiseach's emphasis on the term "clarity". We need clarity on this and on a number of other issues because clarity is essential to economic recovery, in particular, to investor confidence. I ask the Taoiseach two questions in that context. First, would he support the motion that I intend to...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I raised a specific point made by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes when he said a unilateral burning of the bond holders would be "crazy". Does the Taoiseach agree?

Election of Ceann Comhairle (9 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom, ar son Fhianna Fáil, tacú le ceapachán Seán Ó Bairéid mar Cheann Comhairle. Cinneadh an-mhaith atá ann. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I wish to support the nomination of Deputy Seán Barrett for the position of Ceann Comhairle. During his years in the House, the Deputy has been viewed by those on all sides as a committed and fair parliamentarian. In the often...

Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim comhghairdeas leat, a Cheann Comhairle, as ucht bheith tofa mar Cheann Comhairle. I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt don obair mhór a rinne na Teachtaí Dála nár éirigh leo san olltoghchán seo. Creidim go bhfuil onóir ag baint leis an bpolaitíocht agus gur bhain siad an-chuid amach nuair a bhí siad anseo. Ba mhaith liom chomh maith fáilte a chur roimh na...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 307 and 313 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs has responsibility for co-ordinating the programme of Ministerial St. Patrick's Day visits globally, in co-operation with the Department of the Taoiseach and other relevant Departments. In fulfilling its co-ordination role, my Department will have full regard to the recommendations contained in the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: The following table sets out the name, salary and job title of each non-civil service advisor employed by me during the period in question. Name Title Period Annual Salary Ms. Deirdre Gillane Special Advisor 2009 – 27 May 2010 2009€103,3892010€95,550 Mr. Tim Conlon Special Advisor 6 September 2010 to date €84,132 Overtime, travel and subsistence expenses are paid in accordance...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: In order to fulfil my duties as Minister for Foreign Affairs, I undertook a number of foreign trips in 2010. I have not undertaken any foreign travel to date in 2011. All of the travel was carried out in pursuit of Ireland's foreign policy objectives, our economic interests, or both. The majority of the travel arose directly from Ireland's active and committed membership of the EU and UN....

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: The nature of work of my Department necessitates extensive travel by officers of the Department. This includes, among other activities, servicing meetings and attending fora arising directly from Ireland's active and committed membership of the EU and UN, overseeing Ireland's official development assistance programme, and the operation of our diplomatic network. Given the amount of travel...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: During the period in question there has been only one instance where I used hotel accommodation in the State while on Ministerial duties. On the night of 22 June 2010 I stayed in the Maritime Hotel in Bantry, at a cost of €75, to facilitate attendance at the Commemoration Ceremony to mark the 25th Anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182. The ceremony took place at Ahakista,...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department - the Government Emigrant Services Advisory Committee; the Development Education Advisory Committee (DEAC); the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group; and The Board of the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange (the Fulbright Commission). No foreign travel by members of the three advisory committees was paid for by...

Written Answers — Charities Regulation: Charities Regulation (18 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Emigrant Support Programme provides funding to not-for–profit organisations and projects to support Irish communities overseas and to facilitate the development of more strategic links between Ireland and the Global Irish. Grants awarded through the Emigrant Support Programme (including for organisations in Ireland) are published on the Department of Foreign Affairs website at...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (13 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: Finding a solution for our undocumented citizens in the United States remains an important priority for this Government. The Government is also committed to working with our friends in Congress to enhance Ireland's bilateral visa arrangements with the US through the establishment of a two year renewable E-3 visa facility. My Department, and the Embassy in Washington in particular, has...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department to which I make appointments. These are: the Ireland - United States Commission for Educational Exchange (the Fulbright Commission); the Development Education Advisory Committee, the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group, and the Emigrant Services Advisory Committee. I have made no appointments to these bodies during the period in...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: Working Holiday agreements are concluded between Ireland and other Governments on a reciprocal basis. For Irish citizens the application is administered directly with the Embassy concerned or through a sponsoring organisation. While precise numbers are not available in relation to the number of visa applications by Irish citizens approved in all the countries listed, the table beneath sets...

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (12 Jan 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the issue to which the Deputy refers. The Irish citizens concerned have been in contact with our Embassy in Sofia. The Embassy advised that they should seek independent legal advice and provided a list of English-speaking lawyers. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible for me or our Embassies to become involved in individual private transactions. A number of...