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Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: Sorry.

Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: In fairness to the Taoiseach, he has developed a skill, well-honed over the years, for answering questions that he has not been asked. It is accepted that the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has made this proposal. Nobody, including the Taoiseach, is denying that and the Minister's spokesperson essentially confirmed it this morning. The question...

Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept that such a proposal as I have described is unfair and discriminatory to Irish graduates here in Ireland – yes or no?

Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: It cannot be all kinds of everything.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach will be aware many businesses remain under significant pressure, particularly in the cities and towns across the country. Commercial rates are a significant burden on businesses. They are also an outdated model in terms of garnering revenue for county and city councils. In the era of the Internet, it is particularly noteworthy that it is people with fixed buildings that...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: It was about the Valuation Act and the programme for Government commitment to implement it so efficient local authorities can adopt a commercial rates policy that helps sustain existing businesses and encourages new start-ups. I know it is a weighty document and there is a lot in it.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: He is in Paris.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if there are understandings rather than actual agreements with any particular Independent Deputies. [27013/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the Taoiseach's reply. With regard to the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, and the letter issued to him, he clearly believes that was a clear breach of the understanding he had arrived at with the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Coveney, and others at the time. The Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, is clear that the Minister for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. When we refer to Deputy Lowry and he talks about understandings, we know what he is talking about - it is an inside track, in terms of getting things done. The Taoiseach said clearly that Deputy Lowry does not have an inside track and, essentially, without the Taoiseach actually saying it, it is being suggested that Deputy Lowry is fibbing and not...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: If management was doing it, why was there only one Deputy with the Minister?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach understand the point I am making? If management had already agreed to it, what was the Deputy doing there with the Minister?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: Not too many have observed that advice in the past five years.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: It will not apply.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: It happened in the 1970s.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: Therefore, Finian has got a better deal than John Halligan.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (29 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: 60. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent reports of allegations of sex abuse in Waterford being known well before arrests were made; if her Department will examine the complaints; if she will discuss the complaints with the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27956/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (29 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has written to or spoken to President Juncker since the ruling on a company (details supplied) on 30 August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27951/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (29 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the issues discussed at his meeting with Chancellor Hammond in London on 22 September 2016; if any actions will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27939/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Prices (29 Sep 2016)

Micheál Martin: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department have received any reports outlining concerns regarding the impact assisting first-time buyers will have on the property market; if he has concerns regarding any changes to assistance being provided; if it is being examined by his Department before any announcement is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27940/16]