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- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: It would have been better if the Taoiseach had been far more forthcoming when he was asked in public about this issue because his Department had no comment to make on it. A more comprehensive response earlier would have been far more advisable. The critical point is that there is no question but that the German Chancellor was lobbying on behalf of the industry, an industry which had serious...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: A statement is fine.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Which one?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Why was it sought?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: That is not why it was sought. The Taoiseach knows the realities. Who does he think he is codding?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: I am showing the Chair respect.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Who does the Taoiseach think he is codding? Of course, it was lobbying.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: It is Parliament.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: I am not making accusations; I am making serious points.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: I am within my rights to make them in Parliament. I am within Standing Orders to say what I have said. I do not like my rights under Standing Orders to be undermined.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Cop on, Taoiseach. He said it is beneath me - what is he talking about?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Who were instructed by government; they represent government.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: I know how it works, and one looks after one's friends.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the status of his meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi, on 23 September 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33968/15]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Perhaps the Taoiseach could clarify matters for me. I welcome the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Ireland. I was on the previous trade mission to India with the then Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, when we developed a range of strands of the relationship in terms of the economy, trade, education and culture. The Taoiseach mentioned medical internships. I understand from his reply that he...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach send me a note on it, please?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: May I make a brief submission?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: It is an important point.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach mentioned, in response to my question on the nuclear issue, that India was anxious to be part of a new Missile Technology Control Regime. He also said that India is seeking membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to trade in civil nuclear technologies. These are very serious issues and there is a history there. Ireland, as a member of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty,...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Economic Management Council (19 Jan 2016)
Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if the Economic Management Council has the responsibility of preparing Ireland's plans for a possible British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40015/15]