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Ceisteanna - Questions: Referendum Campaigns (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to hold constitutional referenda in the future. [31387/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Referendum Campaigns (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The fact that there have been more public consultations on the content of referenda is a positive development. The referendum to abolish the Seanad failed because it was seen as a party political objective as opposed to one that was necessarily good for the country. The people saw sense in terms of maintaining a second, Upper, House to have the proper articulation of views, views...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Referendum Campaigns (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----and exports. The overall point that I would make is that Ireland cannot go anywhere if we do not have access to markets. I would like to hear about the opposite to the CETAs of this world. Is Ireland to be an isolated, closed market that does not engage with other markets across the globe? We thrive when we have a free trade environment globally. That has been the fundamental change...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Referendum Campaigns (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: I have submitted my case, Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Referendum Campaigns (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Very dangerous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee meetings that he has attended since he was appointed. [31015/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: During the recent Fine Gael leadership campaign, the media was told that the Taoiseach intended to make "radical" transformative changes to the nature and role of Cabinet committees. From what I have heard, the most radical move seems to be to get rid of some of them or to bury them altogether. The Taoiseach may have reason for that. I have a question on some Cabinet committees. If one...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: No. We are on Cabinet committees.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Thirty to 40.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That explains a lot.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Government Information Service (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 64. To ask the Taoiseach the staffing and media monitoring in the Government Information Service unit; and if there will be changes in the unit. [30895/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 65. To ask the Taoiseach his understanding of an invisible border with Northern Ireland following Brexit. [30896/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Dáil Reform (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 66. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government regarding political reform; the actions that have been taken to date in 2017 regarding same; and the way in which he proposes to introduce changes in the near future [31252/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Union Regulation (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the commitments in the programme for Government regarding the credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31255/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the commitments made in the confidence and supply arrangement on taking all necessary action to tackle high variable mortgage rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31256/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the commitments made in the confidence and supply arrangement to develop a strategy for the growth and development of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31257/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans for a White Paper on the challenges that will have to be addressed before a referendum on a united Ireland is held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30898/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 245. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the most recent development in relations between the USA and Cuba following the statement from President Trump; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30899/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 246. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the negotiations on the Northern Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30900/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (4 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 259. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on recent discussions on forming the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31253/17]