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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The legislation is very necessary because it will continue, as the Deputy says, enhanced protections for many tenants and has proven to be effective. That protection needs to be extended, and I will engage with the Minister in respect of his capacity to deal with issues Deputy Boyd Barrett has articulated, bearing in mind what is and is not legally possible. We want to get these protections...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: As a lifelong member of the credit union movement, I am strongly supportive of any measures we can put in place to support credit unions and the role they play in communities across the country. The credit union movement has made a distinctive and outstanding contribution to Irish society and has enabled many working families to progress in life because of the service that credit unions have...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: First, it is a valid point to make and to pose the question whether we have the balance right in respect of the relationship between the credit union movement and the regulator and the range of services that credit unions are permitted and not permitted to provide. It is a fair point and one that requires continued focus and reflection, and some action taken on it also. I accept that point...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We should also acknowledge that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has secured with the social partners a public service agreement in the past few weeks that further reflects our acknowledgement of those working in the public service and the commitments that have been made. Very significant resources have been made available to the health service by the Government in the budget....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Since the Government was formed, the programme for Government contains a very clear commitment for the introduction of this fair deal legislation, particularly insofar as it impacts on family farms and small businesses. The Government is disposed to bringing in this legislation. It is on the legislative priority list for drafting. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I accept the basic principle the Deputy articulates on the need to bring in this legislation and especially how the ongoing situation has a negative impact on family farms. Farming is under pressure because of Brexit and Covid, as is the general economy. The Government has introduced unprecedented interventions in the economy to support incomes and to support business across the board. ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We absolutely do. There is no acquiescence. This Government has been in office for nine months. It made it clear in the programme for Government that it would introduce legislation to strengthen this area, particularly regarding accountability for senior executives in the financial area. That will happen and heads of a Bill are being prepared in that regard. The Deputy's party cosies...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We had not been in power for ten years. We came into office with other parties in this Government about nine months ago. Those are the facts.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The bottom line is that the Deputy cosies up to high finance, in the United States and elsewhere, when it suits her. She sells and tells a different story there. It is likewise in terms of accountability in respect of issues pertaining to financial matters in the North and so forth.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: She tells a different story. She does not deal with it or account for it. She can be absolutely sure that nobody in the Government in any shape or form-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Everyone in the Government condemns what has happened here. We are absolutely determined-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: -----that the proper regulators deal with it in as effective and strong a manner as possible.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising an important and worthy issue. I too acknowledge the extraordinary work done by front-line workers, in particular, in the battle against the pandemic. That was vividly illustrated in a recent RTÉ programme through the stories and journeys that both patients and front-line healthcare workers went through in the latest wave of the pandemic, which was a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising what is a very important issue. The behaviour by Davy executives was absolutely unacceptable and, I think, reveals an appalling culture of greed, and has damaged the reputation of the financial services sector in this country. Executives in business or in financial services should never put personal gain above their duties and responsibilities. I think the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I had a call with President-elect Biden after his victory in the November election in which I offered my congratulations to him and to Vice President-elect Harris. We discussed the great value we both attach to warm and close bilateral relations, the importance of protecting the Good Friday Agreement and the US’s unwavering support for the peace process. We also discussed the value of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Advertising (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The table details the figures requested by the Deputy. Month of Payment Campaign name: National Newspapers Regional Newspapers National Radio Regional/Local Radio June 2020 Emergency Business Supports €229,784.05 n/a €158,403.39 €94,738.42 June 2020 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Consultations (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: My Department has not engaged any consultancy firms nor incurred any expenditure on consultancy in relation to COVID-19 or any other matters throughout 2020. As stated in my previous reply, my Department is working with the HSE and their contractors EY, the CSO, and a number of other Departments, to draw together existing data outputs to maximise the insights that can be gained. This builds...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Internships (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), the only body under the aegis of my Department, accommodated two third-level students on internships during 2019 on an unpaid basis. NESDO has a capacity to provide work experience and internships on an unpaid basis to four third-level students on an annual basis.

An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Is féidir liom é a chur ar fáil.

An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Beidh mé ag cur cóipeanna ar fáil.