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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (8 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his Department has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) requesting an apology from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33379/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (8 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 240. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have met or requested a meeting with the Russian ambassador. [33245/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 241. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his Department have sought legal advice from the Attorney General's office on the impact of the Brexit referendum result on the Good Friday Agreement. [33248/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 318. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has had their entitlement to medical equipment reduced; and if so, the reason for such a reduction [33392/16]

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I presume the Taoiseach is familiar with the research produced by Daft.ie- Crisis in the rental market worsens. An extraordinary set of figures have been produced which go to the heart of undermining social cohesion in our society, as well as causing wider problems with inward investment, preparing for it and the quality of life for many people in our cities and across the country. In...

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is not today or yesterday that this began.

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Government of which the Taoiseach has been a member for the past two or three years has been dithering on the rent issue. There has been nothing coming from it. The Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney, was with the former Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly-----

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: The key point is that the Daft.iereport identifies the cost of building apartments as a major problem on the supply side. It is stated the cost is way beyond our incomes and the costs in other societies. The cost of building is one aspect that the Government has not dealt with. It is a significant factor in the restricted supply of apartment developments and so on across the country. ...

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Why has it taken so long to have a comprehensive private rental strategy, given the problems of recent years?

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I do.

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: That is a different matter to do with enabling, but this is about cost.

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: We started that one. Where is the Bill?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: There are many commitments in the programme for Government on the health service, particularly in terms of additional recruitment of nurses. As the Taoiseach knows, the INMO has decided to ballot on industrial action. What I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention is that one of the key issues facing our hospitals is the fact there are more than 1,000 vacancies in terms of nurses and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: A question was asked about the Cabinet Committee on European Affairs. We are in the middle of a crisis. The EU itself is in a crisis. Brexit has been a catalyst for that and there are other issues as well, including economic, social and political ones. Ireland needs to have a position on how we want to see the European Union evolve post-Brexit. Our membership changes as a result of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: In the context of the next meeting of the Cabinet committee on the economy and trade, it is important that we now plan for a situation where there will be no significant moves in the near future to remove trade barriers facing Irish companies. Something President-elect Trump has in common with Deputies Mick Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy is his opposition to free trade...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as long-term funding models in higher education. [33805/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as housing. [33805/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as long-term funding models in health. [33805/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Programme for Government Implementation (9 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as broadband and climate change. [33805/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the current tax treatment on Irish resident international seafarers' income, including any reliefs in operation; if he has examined the UK relief system in place for resident seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34203/16]