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Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Then why is the Taoiseach making it?

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I propose to raise three issues. On the business before the House, will the Taoiseach confirm that no legislation will come before the House today or tomorrow and that the Dáil, on its return, has no legislative proposals before it? I understand the House will deal with the Constitutional Convention tomorrow. That Members will debate three reports in one day and at the 11th hour, in...

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Freedom of information requests suddenly revealed serious concern among Department of Finance officials about the sale of Siteserv and other transactions. All of this led to the establishment of the commission of investigation. The Government was aware of major difficulties a long time ago and did not act on them. This culminated in an 11th hour meeting before Christmas which was to cover...

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I asked for a debate.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Will the Government provide time for a debate on the issue?

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: But I am asking the Taoiseach on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Government has not approved them.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I have.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Exactly. It was "possible", and therefore the Government has not approved it.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach would not have done this only for the fact that we forced him to.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: I am asking the Taoiseach if he will confirm whether it will be this session, before the House is dissolved. If it is not, we will have to wait for the next Government.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: That is neither here nor there.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach got them last night.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Dáil is up in two weeks.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It was just a bit of juvenile kneecapping.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is a serious matter.

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: Is this in order?

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It has never happened before. I do not think it is on.

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is completely out of order that the Taoiseach should be commenting on the moving of a Private Members' Bill. It is out of order.

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order, the Taoiseach is deliberately abusing the Standing Orders of the House.