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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: All of it suggests that something is not right, in my view. I am not saying anything was done wrong by the organisers but the whole thing seems haphazardly organised. That is all I can say.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: It is strange; that is all I can say.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: We are talking about children here. I think there should be a greater sense of organisation behind this and-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: We want to help.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: Apologies. Tibet will be on the EU-China forum. We always raise issues with China. China always responds, by the way, robustly and never has any issue with the matter being raised. We do not get a satisfactory response from our perspective. On the Dalai Lama and so forth, I could not agree with the Deputy more.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 to 17, inclusive, together. Ireland enjoys a deep and strong relationship with Canada, a country with which we share many values. Increasingly, that relationship has an economic focus. In recent times, we have expanded our presence in Canada with consulates opened in Vancouver and Toronto in addition to our embassy in Ottawa. We also have a strong...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I thank all the Deputies for raising a range of questions. Deputy Bacik first raised the issue of tariffs and Deputy Lawless concluded on that. Fundamentally, a 30% tariff is untenable and unsustainable. It would have to be met with a very strong European Union response if it were to be maintained. That would have the effect of creating a reaction in the markets, in my view, and would...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 11, inclusive, together. The Programme for Government 2025: Securing Ireland’s Future, recognises the importance of Cabinet committees to the policy development and oversight work of Government. The Cabinet committee on the European Union and international affairs was established by the Government on 18 February 2025. Its role is to oversee...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I have not seen the economic monitor yet. I would like to see it because there has been there has been significant investment, both public and private, in Waterford - thankfully, because it is a good thing - and in the south east more generally. I will have a look at that. The economy is growing. Unemployment is at 4%, which is more or less equivalent to full employment, so it is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: If the Deputy could send me on the-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: Is it "Lies, lies and damned statistics"? I am not saying the Deputy is saying that. That is just a common quote, before I get into more trouble.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: There were many times in Kerry apparently when there were many lock-ins. I would say the Deputy has outdone Leo Varadkar in terms of night life. He is extolling the virtues of going the whole night long.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: In terms of night life. Bí cúramach anois. The big issue is about drinking till 2 a.m. This is the first time it has ever been presented to me in the Dáil that the Deputy wants us to go to 3 a.m.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I have the Minister for justice alongside me. He has heard the Deputy's pleas.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: He has undertaken to go down to Puck Fair. I will see what I can do to attend as well but I may not be around at the time.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: As I said earlier, there are regulations in place under the EU legislative framework to regulate safe drone operations. The Irish Aviation Authority, the civil aviation regulator, oversees the implementation of those regulations. I did indicate earlier that work on the drafting of the policy framework was recently finalised. It is expected to be approved and published in the coming weeks.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: I know, Deputy, but we either say "No" to drones altogether because-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: We are the most regulated country. Let the policy framework come up, then we can analyse it. The Oireachtas will have an opportunity-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: We should. We can do that but it is about enforcement and catching people. Fundamentally, it is about behavioural change. Cork is not a dirty city.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Micheál Martin: The city council and new city administration are working might and mane to try to improve the Dublin situation in terms of cleanliness. It has improved significantly. However, the IBAL organisation has done fantastic work in highlighting all of this. Certainly, I would be open to proactive measures to dissuade people from littering. Where they litter away, without any regard for other...