Results 22,081-22,100 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not answer the specific question I asked about the establishment of a British-Irish joint agency to deal with the widespread racketeering, organised crime and smuggling that has been going on for far too long. The report is very clear that members of these paramilitary groups - the UVF, UDA, Provisional IRA and others - continue to engage in violent activity directed by...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: This is Leaders' Questions, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: There is no argument about the fees.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: There is money in an offshore account.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is stonewalling.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Civil Service Management (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the way he and his Department formalised the role of the management board in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15214/15]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Civil Service Management (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the Civil Service Management Board; the number of times it has met; if minutes will be made publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15216/15]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Civil Service Management (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Unlike many others, I have never agreed with the idea that Ireland is held back by its civil servants. I believe the opposite is the reality. Ireland's civil servants rank highly in international terms and, generally speaking, they show great dedication and commitment to public service and to their country. There is a need for ongoing reform but the programme announced last year by the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Civil Service Management (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: I have read that.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the formal processes and mechanisms for documenting decisions made within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15215/15]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he is satisfied that the standard of record keeping in his Department, including the maintenance of minutes of meetings, is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31706/15]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: I note the Taoiseach's reply states that records are kept where judged appropriate, which is an interesting phrase. It would seem to suggest that there is wriggle room for him and others to decide the taking of minutes may not be appropriate. In his constant drive to avoid being accountable, the Taoiseach has, of course, refused to answer detailed questions in the House about his role in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Not at the meeting to which I referred. Be honest and specific about what I have asked. I asked about the meeting with the Secretary General.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Can I ask a supplementary question?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach refused to answer the specific question I asked, namely, why minutes of the meeting on the evening when he sent the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality to the former Garda Commissioner's house were not taken. Mr. Justice Fennelly is absolutely scathing of the failure to record the meeting. The Taoiseach referred to note takers. There were two...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: No minute was taken.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept that? Does he accept no minute was taken? Will the Taoiseach answer the question?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept the basic point that no minute was taken?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, does the Ceann Comhairle's power to assess whether a Minister or the Taoiseach has answered a question apply to these oral exchanges?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Records (20 Oct 2015)
Micheál Martin: Is there a mechanism for ministerial questions?