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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: As a basic principle, I think teachers and special needs resources should stay in special needs.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: They should. I am just saying what is my basic principle.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Every child is entitled to a pupil-teacher ratio irrespective of whether he or she is a mainstream or special needs pupil, and resources should always be ring-fenced for special needs students. That is a principle to which I have always held strongly ever since I brought in special classes in 1998, SNAs and so on. On the broader question, there is an issue with supply in certain areas,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The union representing the workers is very clear.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The union representing the workers has been very clear that this is something it welcomes on behalf of the 20,000 workers it represents.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I am not spinning it. The Deputy just wants to grab a headline.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I accept that; I am just responding to the points that were made by the Deputy. The matter to which Deputy Boyd Barrett referred has been raised previously.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: There is no time for statements. The bottom line is that it is coming forward. It will be increased by €5,000. There is a look-back facility.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: We will see if we can or not, through the Business Committee, but there is limited time for a whole lot of things.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Mac Lochlainn has asked for an update on mica. I will ask the Minister to forward an update to him.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: To be fair, Deputy Boyd Barrett has been raising this matter in the House for about three months. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has engaged with him on the matter. As Deputy McDonald stated, Dublin City Council is engaging with the residents. Every effort will be made to get a satisfactory outcome.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I know. What is the problem?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: No, I did look at Deputy Boyd Barrett and I referenced the fact that he has raised this issue and he has been asking about it for some three months.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do not think that is objectionable, because it is true.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Then I looked at the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, for confirmation and affirmation that he is indeed continuing to engage with Deputy Boyd Barrett on it, and Deputy McDonald, now that she has raised it, and also, more critically, with the council in order that we can get a resolution of the matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy should calm it down.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: She is getting too sensitive.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Is this the Order of Business?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Bacik expressed her concern regarding the consolidated planning and development Bill, which the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will bring to Government on 13 December. I have repeatedly stated that we will publish the Bill before the end of the year but that it will go into the pre-legislative scrutiny process because it is a major legislative measure and will...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: As for fisheries, as the Deputy knows, Brexit was the key factor there. We have brought in funding from the Brexit adjustment fund, which will help in that regard.