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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): World Economic Forum (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: I did not know that the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach confirm that the Government will suspend the revaluation of properties for local property tax until, at least, 2020, so that many thousands of families will not face a local property tax bill bombshell next year? There is huge concern out there in terms of the revaluation that is taking place. Media reports demonstrate a growing awareness of the problem across the...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: One more budget, to all intents and purposes. The bottom line is that he did not provide additional funding to older people but actually cut it back savagely. He did not provide additional supply and better care for older people in the community and in residential settings. He has not, to my knowledge, published the fair deal review. We had the appalling situation last year where people...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: On property tax.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Minister is saying that for six months.

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: From his earliest days in office, the Taoiseach has consistently refused to be open about fundamental policy issues. The public and media get the spin, but the reality is hidden away, often shielded by the aggressive withholding of documents and the reduction of parliamentary questions to a farce. This is true through nearly every part of Government, but it is especially true of the...

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: This was a position so extreme that even the ECB rejected it.

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: As reported extensively yesterday and again this morning, the Minister, Deputy Noonan, argued strongly and repeatedly that Greece should be forced to introduce capital controls before the ongoing liquidity support provided for Greek banks could be continued.

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: By every analysis, capital controls have been identified as a first formal step towards a Greek exit from the eurozone and a signal of a dramatic escalation of the crisis. In this, the Minister was the principal supporter of Mr. Schäuble, the German Minister for Finance.  Mr. Schäuble’s position is a clear one, and it is more extreme than that of the German Chancellor,...

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: I and my party have been very consistent over the past four years in saying that Greece needs some further debt relief if it is to have a credible route back to long-term growth.  This remains the case.  The debt restructuring that was carried out up to now has been enough to kick the can down the road but not enough to deal with the problem. The effort of the Greek Government to...

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach would love me to throw it away. He would love me to throw away the memories of that false declaration-----

European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach broke no link. He did nothing, but claimed something that did not happen. He and his Ministers claimed that billions were potentially on the way. At a press conference dominated by the Ministers, Deputies Noonan and Howlin, during which they giggled about how they had just brought home the goose which would be laying golden eggs, it was speculated that Ireland might get over...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 140. To ask the Taoiseach if climate change was discussed at the recent meeting between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States; if targets were agreed; the actions to tackle climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24499/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 141. To ask the Taoiseach if energy prices were discussed at the recent meeting between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24500/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Issues (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 143. To ask the Taoiseach if he or his officials have been recently contacted by the First Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Frans Timmermans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24919/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 144. To ask the Taoiseach if he has been in contact with the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, since the recent Panorama and Raidió Teilifís Éireann programme entitled "Collusion" concerning collusion with loyalist paramilitaries during the Troubles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24920/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 145. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his discussions with the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, concerning an inquiry into the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24921/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IMF Loan Issues (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance his views that the Greek Government may reject the creditors, thereby creating a default; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24563/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the situation in Greece; if the Government is concerned that Greece may default and-or possibly exit the euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16220/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (23 Jun 2015)

Micheál Martin: 226. To ask the Minister for Finance the specific actions and recommendations made by the European Council in relation to addressing banks that are acting fraudulently, helping tax evaders or selling bad products to retail customers; the actions the Commission has actually taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16217/15]