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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 251. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he, his officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6534/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he, his officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6533/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 262. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she, her officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6523/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 267. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he, his officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6526/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 277. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she, her officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6532/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 284. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he, his officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6530/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: 293. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she, her officials or advisers have had meetings with the strategic communication unit since it was set up; the issues that were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6527/18]

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: The daft.iereport on housing rents makes for very dismal and depressing reading. It is another year of double-digit rental increases. Over the past number of years, the increase in Dublin has been quite shocking and is having a huge impact on people. In Dublin, rents have gone up 81% since 2010. Outside of Dublin, that figure is 52% but that includes Meath, where they have gone up 81% and...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: I do not know whether the Taoiseach lives in the real world because if he talks to any student or family he will learn that rents have gone through the roof. That is what the daft.iereport is telling us. There is no point trying to deny or obfuscate it or put a good spin on it. The Taoiseach's reply indicating lack of knowledge of this report sums it all up. This was a substantive report...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: He is talking back to me.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: In the programme for Government there is a clear commitment to introduce an independent patient advocacy service. It seems that the only patient advocacy service in the country is "Liveline", courtesy of broadcaster, Joe Duffy. There has been extraordinary contact in recent weeks from patients throughout the country over the removal of Versatis pain relief patches and medication from...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Health did not talk to doctors. There was a 90% saving. That is what this was about.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: Sorry but-----

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: Somebody gave the Taoiseach a note with an update.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Government should have been on top of this issue five months ago.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: That shows the priorities. There are no priorities.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: The report was published and put on the shelf.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: I would not, Deputy.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Minister of State should keep an eye on his own record.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is hardly stellar stuff.