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- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, we have agreed a process. The Business Committee lays down the order. Every party and group is represented on it. We cannot have it each and every way, saying we agree with the Order of Business but also that we do not agree with it.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Chief Whip indicated this morning that there were 25 Bills planned for this session. She referred to the possibility that there might not be sufficient time in which to deal with all of that legislation. My understanding is that only five hours are allocated for Bills each week. Given the 25 Bills emanating from the Government and all of the legislation that has already been referred...
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Is that all?
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Business Committee needs to get its act together.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach suggesting - perish the thought - that we might pass them?
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: My understanding is that it has been referred to the Dáil reform committee.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: It is not sustainable.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, is Question No. 2 also being dealt with now?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Deputy Mick Barry is not here.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: With regard to the discussions with Chancellor Merkel on Brexit, we know there is a lack of preparation on the British side and Britain is now in the process of trying to get its act together in regard to negotiations but it can be said the position in regard to Europe is equally unclear. I get the sense that, across Europe, there seems to be a view that Brexit is no longer the central...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the formal contacts by him with the UK Prime Minister and political leaders in Scotland and Northern Ireland since 31 July 2016 regarding the issue of Brexit. [27012/16]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Through the Taoiseach's contacts with the British Prime Minister, has he any sense of where Britain is at in terms of Article 50? We are getting various indicators that Article 50 could be triggered early next year. The British Government is now busily recruiting about 300 people to strengthen its capacity to deal with the Brexit negotiations. As I said to the Taoiseach earlier, there are...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the restructuring plans in his Department to deal with Brexit; the way these changes will relate to other Departments, particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; the reporting relationships and the recruitment plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26581/16]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the dates and attendance at meetings of his Department's task force on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27309/16]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to publish a strategy for Ireland and the way it can benefit most from the opportunities the Brexit result presents for Ireland; the way in which Ireland will increase its presence in other EU markets to increase exports and intensify trade arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27311/16]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach stated he had recently attended a Cabinet meeting.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: How many Cabinet committee meetings on Brexit have taken place? In Question No. 9 I ask the Taoiseach for the dates and attendance at meetings of his Department's task force on Brexit. Perhaps he might forward the details to me or indicate if the information is attached to the reply. The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in terms of its relationship with the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: How many Cabinet committee meetings have been held?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Was it one or two?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (27 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: I presume there has been one.