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Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday, the Opposition had to walk out of this House-----

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: -----because a very serious situation had occurred.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: I just hope that Members in all parties understand what happened yesterday. Standing Order 57 was invoked in an unprecedented manner that silenced the House in its capacity to debate serious legislation establishing a commission of investigation into matters of fundamental concern pertaining to the administration of justice. Standing Order 57 was originally brought into being to prevent the...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: The action concerned is not before a jury. How does a debate often start? The Ceann Comhairle or Leas-Cheann Comhairle states "notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders". That could have happened yesterday. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle or the Acting Chairman could have squared off the issue pertaining to Deputy Shatter's legal representations by warning Members not to say anything that...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: Will the Tánaiste comment on this matter? I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to bring what I have said to the attention of the Ceann Comhairle. What happened yesterday was a grave perversion of parliamentary democracy.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: No.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: We all get the big picture but yesterday was a silent movie because nobody could speak. I want to make a point to the Tánaiste who appears to be condoning the silencing of Parliament yesterday. There have been many tribunals of inquiry established in this House. I set up quite a number of them myself. When I set up the inquiry into physical and sexual abuse in industrial schools, at...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is a serious issue for Members of the House collectively in terms of the restrictions that are now implicitly, because of yesterday's ruling, being placed on this House.

Personal Explanation by Ceann Comhairle (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the statement just issued by the Ceann Comhairle. Also, in the context of the discussions we had, I appreciate the sincerity and honour behind it and fully accept that the Ceann Comhairle has withdrawn the remarks which were said in the heat of the moment. I also welcome the fact that the implications of the ruling, which a number of people regard as profound, will now be...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the Government's approach to the establishment of a commission of investigation into allegations of misconduct in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division, I wish to raise a number of issues. In general, I suggest to the Taoiseach that there should be broad consultation with the Opposition prior to the lodging of the terms of references before the Dáil. Having reflected on and...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach two questions at the outset. Is it appropriate that a member of the Fine Gael Party, a Dáil Deputy, should be so persistent in endeavouring to change the terms of reference and prevent debate in the House on a matter of such public concern? I also asked whether the Deputy approached the Taoiseach or the Minister personally on this matter. Apart from in written...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: It seems the only person who had a persistent, consistent engagement on this issue is Deputy Alan Shatter and no one else.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I said in writing.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's own view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: As a Parliamentarian, what is the Taoiseach's view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is not in the same league.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: It goes to the core of parliamentary democracy.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: But was it appropriate?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met with the social partners recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40968/14]