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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Inquiries (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 86. To ask the Taoiseach the number of inquiries under the remit of his Department. [32814/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 259. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he first heard the announcement by the British Government changing access to fishing in British waters for the first time since the 1964 treaty; if he or his officials have sought a meeting with his counterpart to outline the diplomatic efforts that will be made to protect the Irish fishing industry; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 260. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received correspondence regarding genuine health concerns of a person (details supplied); if he or his officials or the ambassador has contacted the Philippine Government expressing concerns regarding the delay in their case being appealed while their health deteriorates; if a request to review same on humanitarian grounds is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Commission (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 269. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be fully commenced; his plans to implement it in various stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32336/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in Cork city as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [32795/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 404. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his views on the lack of respite care provision for both persons with disabilities that are under and over 18 years of age; if he has discussed this issue with his Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 405. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence or met groups from the disability sector regarding their inability to pay the recent increases from public sector pay deal to their staff; if they do so, the estimated impact this will have on actual disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32340/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 507. To ask the Minister for Health if he will increase the allocation to section 38 and section 39 agencies to enable them to pay their employees the most recent interim pay increase lump sum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32806/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Decision Making (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 443. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the development of independent advocacy services to support vulnerable persons in view of the enactment of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the planned Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016; his further plans to prepare for the implementation of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Bill 2017; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 571. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to the announcement by the British government on accessing British waters as per the 1964 treaty, his views on the potential impact this will have on Ireland's fishing industry; if he and his departmental officials have met to discuss the issue; if he has sought a meeting with his British counterpart; the actions he will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Services Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 753. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the development of independent advocacy services to support vulnerable persons in view of the enactment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the planned Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016; her further plans to prepare for the implementation of the safeguarding of vulnerable adults Bill 2017; and if...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The rural economy is facing many threats and challenges, not least the Brexit challenge due to its reliance on agrifood and small and medium sized enterprises, SMEs. Broadband is critical infrastructure for SMEs and households across rural Ireland. The Government's performance to date in implementing the national broadband plan has been shockingly slow and ineffective, revealing an...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach must answer the questions that are asked. Eir is not the Government and he should stop trying to claim credit for what a commercial operator is doing. Deadlines have been missed repeatedly and the Minister, Deputy Naughten, has refused to give a date for when the procurement process will be complete and the contract awarded. The Government's commitment in the programme for...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That changes the ballpark. If one bids for 900,000 and 300,000 are taken out, with no reason given for the change in the Government's approach in that regard, does the plan not change fundamentally? Is it the case that the 542,000 premises will be waiting to infinity for something to happen?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Nervous about what?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order-----

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Well, it is a point of order.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Is it in accordance with Standing Orders to state in the House that three people who are not Members of this House and cannot defend themselves are guilty of perjury?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is the assertion that has been made. I ask that the transcripts be looked at. I do not know these people. I have no axe to grind one way or the other but it has been stated in the House that people told lies in their evidence to the court.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: It has to be examined because it is a precedent that, in my view, opens up all sorts of new horizons about which we need to be very careful in the House.