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Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach the details of his conversation with President-elect Trump; and if TTIP was discussed. [36009/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: My question asks the Taoiseach what are his plans to amend the Government's strategy on the undocumented Irish in the United States following the election of Donald Trump and remarks made by Mr. Trump yesterday about looking at every single visa in terms of the degree to which it may undermine American workers' rights. The position is becoming serious for the undocumented Irish in the US in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: It has not.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: No, we do not need 15 minutes.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on transport last met. [36010/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 106. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on communications last met. [36011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any Garda stations that were closed in Cork city and county will be reopened following the review by the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35754/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason it was decided to commence the help-to-buy scheme on 19 July 2016 in view of the fact that the tax year begins on 1 January; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government on developing a new cross-sectoral whole of government Asia-Pacific strategy; and if this is progressing. [33548/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 342. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact the election of US President-elect, Donald Trump, will have on American-Irish relations and in particular, regarding Northern Ireland. [34865/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has been requested to introduce an electronic bed management system in acute hospitals; if he has considered same; if it will receive investment; his views on whether an electronic bed management system would improve bed management; if so, when it will be introduced in all acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his departmental officials have recently met the HSE to discuss the nursing shortages, particularly since the latest recruitment drive has failed to fill the 1,000 vacancies across the acute hospital system; his views on whether this is having a negative impact on morale and productivity; the actions he will take to address the shortages in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the reported shortages of the BCG vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 423. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the NCPE decision on kalydeco for young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35938/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 564. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will publish an interim report; the cost to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35755/16]

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: No issue is capturing the mood or the attention of our people, and especially our young people, more than mental health and suicide. It is causing enormous grief, devastation, fear, anxiety and worry. In the past two weeks in Cork, it is believed that up to 16 people have died by suicide. A multi-agency response has been organised and a task force is to meet next month to respond to the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that figures vary and we can all provide statistics but only 51% of community mental health staff in the child and adolescent mental health services are in post. There are huge shortages, though I understand that the service cannot fill those posts. However, there is a lot that can be done in 2017 and we should move to identify those priorities. One of those is counselling....

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: There are commitments in the programme for Government to tackle the overall cost of living. We are all aware of the extraordinary cost of car insurance for many, particularly young people. There have been increases of over 40% in some cases. I think it demands urgent intervention by the Government. It has been reported that an Oireachtas committee could recommend that drivers be able to...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: There is an obvious answer to that question.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Who fears to speak of the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross?