Results 22,601-22,620 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: On the planning Bill, the Taoiseach is saying it will be published next week after going to the Cabinet. The Dáil reconvenes in January. Is it the Government's commitment that this legislation will be put through both Houses before the general election?
- Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: I am offering our assistance and co-operation on it-----
- Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: -----as a practical response. There will be many rhetorical responses and the like.
- Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: If I may, a Cheann Comhairle, I omitted to mention something in my first contribution. The Taoiseach invited me and other party leaders to a meeting next Tuesday regarding Judge Cregan's investigation into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC, assets. Will there be an outcome before the general election in terms of an inquiry being established? Next week is the last sitting week for...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: 447. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a cross-Border group will be set up to prepare for a possible British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40016/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: 457. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the revelations in the British Broadcasting Corporation's programme "Spotlight" on 24 November 2015 regarding the murder of a person (details supplied), the 50 allegations regarding the double-agent known as Steaknife, the implications for the truth and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: 651. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the launch of Raidio Teilifís Éireann's commemorative programme for 1916; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40010/15]
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: The impact of the flooding continues to be devastating for many households, farmers and communities across the countries and there have been many complaints about a basic lack of preparedness for events of this kind. It is fair to say that storms and floods of this ferocity are happening with greater frequency and we need to prepare better as a country for such events. We need to respond...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: The biggest issue where we really need a game-changer in terms of policy change is in insurance cover for flood risk areas. It is a key issue for businesses, homes and farmers. This is the fourth time since 2009 that flooding of this nature has occurred and many are no longer insured or cannot get any insurance. In 2013, the United Kingdom Government, along with the insurance sector,...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: That was followed up by the Water Act 2014 which put legislative flesh on that bone. The UK Government's preferred option was to ensure the continued availability of flood insurance to households at risk of flooding across the United Kingdom, and it responded in kind. The fundamental question is if this Government has had any engagement with the insurance sector on such a scheme and if it...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: I mean no disrespect, but the Taoiseach's reply confirms my basic point about the lack of preparation, urgency and any co-ordinated and comprehensive response. The centrepiece of my question was an insurance scheme similar to that introduced by the United Kingdom with the British insurance sector which would provide long-term sustainable insurance cover for households, families and...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: That is the Bill.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: That is the legislation. The point is the British Government went at this much earlier than anything we have seen from this Government. It is too late to go to Bandon next week. The Minister will be welcome, of course.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: My point is that the flooding has happened. It is disgraceful that the flood relief scheme was not in place. The problem is-----
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: Deputy Harris's remarks are facetious. The people who were flooded feel that had the flood relief scheme been put in place two years ago, they would not have experienced what they experienced last week. While we can quote the legal issues, there was a lack of urgency about getting it in place.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: The other schemes were done before the Government's time. Is the Taoiseach committed to working through the flood insurance and a scheme similar to that in the UK? Does he accept that legislation must be enacted regarding it? It is a good idea and makes sense in the long term.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: The Government is to spend less next year.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: I did not say that at all.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: I said it was too late. The Taoiseach has a habit of making up stories. It is another made-up story, a bit like the army and the ATM machines.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)
Micheál Martin: It is unfair. The Taoiseach should stop acting like a sleeveen. It is too serious for that.