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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 103. To ask the Taoiseach if his officials have commenced work on reviewing the necessity of the technical and legal disentanglements that will be required between north and south of the island in the context of the Brexit negotiations; and the other Departments that are involved. [25945/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his officials and, in particular, the economic unit have in the upcoming talks with the public sector unions. [20406/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Labour Employer Economic Forum (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 188. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of times the Labour Employer Economic Forum has met; and the issues discussed. [24675/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Labour Employer Economic Forum (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 189. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has attended a Labour Employer Economic Forum meeting recently. [25630/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 213. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which hospitals in the Cork city area are addressing the nursing recruitment shortages; the countries they have recruited nurses from; the way in which this recruitment is being funded; the person that is travelling to recruit nurses; the cost of each recruitment campaign abroad for Cork city hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 214. To ask the Minister for Health the adaption programmes that are undertaken for nurses that are recruited from abroad; the length and cost of these programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26118/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 215. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department receive regular updates from the Nursing and Midwifery Board regarding the number of nurses that apply to go abroad to work each year; his views on same; the specific actions he and the HSE are taking to prevent this in the short, medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26119/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Micheál Martin: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his officials have met with the IFA or exporters associations to discuss the serious concerns they have regarding Brexit. [25946/17]

Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom i dtús báire ar son Pháirtí Fhianna Fáil agus ar mo shon féin buíochas a ghabháil leis an Taoiseach as ucht na hoibre a chuir sé isteach ar son mhuintir na tíre. Tírghráthóir ab ea é a chuir an daonlathas chun tosaigh i gcónaí ina chuid oibre. Tá 42 bliain caite aige mar Theachta Dála ag...

Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----so today is about resigning from one important office while continuing to hold another. On my behalf and on that of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend best wishes to you, Fionnuala, Aoibhinn, Ferdia, Naoise and the rest of your family. I hope you will have many years ahead in which to enjoy the comfort of a large circle of friends, a strong community and a passionate interest in...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Is nóiméad cinniúnach agus tábhachtach i saol an daonlathais é ceannaireacht Rialtais a athrú, go háirithe nuair a tharlaíonn an t-athrú seo i lár théarma na Parlaiminte. Tugann sé dúshlán dúinn uilig mar Theachtaí Dála atá tofa ag an bpobal seasamh siar ón díospóireacht laethúil...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: As we all know, that did not end up too well last time. I hope Deputy Varadkar will respond to the rumour that he sent Deputy Rock out of the country for the duration of the leadership election and only allowed him back in for the vote. Deputy Varadkar's decade as a party spokesman and Minister has shown us a lot about how he approaches politics but he will reach the office of Taoiseach...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I dtosach báire, déanaim comhghairdeas leis na hAirí nua atá ceaptha anseo tráthnóna. Is lá ceiliúrtha agus den bhfíorthábhacht é dóibh siúd atá ceaptha agus dá muintireacha. Guím gach rath orthu leis na dualgais a bheith orthu as seo amach. Is é an rud is tábhachtaí agus is práinní...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: It is at best unfortunate that so many of today's appointments have been done on the basis of internal party concerns rather than on the basis of the most suitable person for the position. If this is to be a transformative, radicalising and modernising Administration, this is a poor start. Certain of the assignments appear unlinked either to past performance or interest. The prominence...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: In recent days, it has been widely trailed that the Taoiseach intends to abandon the rainy day fund and spend it on infrastructure. However, the fund is not yet in place and its creation is part of the deal which allows this Government to exist. He has no freedom to unilaterally change this policy and any attempt to manoeuvre on the ground for the next election by playing with overall...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Why was no specific open advertisement issued in recent months for the job?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Why was the job held open for nearly three months and then filled in this manner?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Why did a Minister, once staunchly opposed to any political involvement in judicial appointments, quietly wave this appointment through?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Was it anything to do with a decision to seek an interim report on facilitating the reopening of Stepaside Garda station, even though the full report is due in weeks? It has been said to me today that it was a good, old-fashioned trade between a judicial appointment and the opening of a police station.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: There was a decision to cherry-pick one part of an interim report for announcement by means of a political banner in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and every member of Cabinet who agreed these measures on Tuesday will carry the cloud of a squalid piece of low horse trading until they fully explain what went on. Each Minister in the Government...