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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions and the contributions on digital tax made by him and other EU leaders at the March 2018 EU Council meeting. [14155/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he had bilateral meetings at the March 2018 EU Council meeting. [14159/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 26. To ask the Taoiseach if the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK following the use of a nerve agent against persons (details supplied) in Salisbury was discussed at the March 2018 EU Council meeting. [14154/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: We have not heard the reply. Deputy Burton is very eager.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Burton has good anticipation powers.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach and I previously discussed this matter briefly and we will have statements on it later today, at which time we get into the specifics. Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach if he agreed with the following statement that was made by the Tánaiste: "If we don't have it done by June, then I think obviously, we have to raise some serious questions as to whether it is possible to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: He is not.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: I gave the Taoiseach an exact quote of what the Tánaiste said.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Correspondence (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: Central to the handling of correspondence is that emails should be preserved and should use official addresses. Has the Taoiseach used a private email for public business? If he has, what security measures has he taken and does he preserve and make emails available to the freedom of information officer in his Department? Can he give us a 100% assurance that his private emails have been...

European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is maith an rud é go bhfuilimid ag caint faoin Eoraip inniu agus is léir go raibh an-chuid nithe faoi chaibidil ag an gcomhairle an tseachtain seo chaite. Ní féidir liom caint faoi gach aon cheann. Beidh mise ag díriú ar trí cinn de na ábhair is tábhachtaí a bhí faoi chaibidil ag an gcomhairle. I want to use the limited time...

European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: Sinn Féin's behaviour is notable. It goes to the United States and pretends to be a friend of that country when raising money, yet it goes to incredible lengths to avoid giving offence to Vladimir Putin. When he invaded a partitioned a European country, the sum total of Sinn Féin's criticism was that the Crimean referendum could have been run a bit better. Perhaps the party's new...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have spoken to the Russian ambassador in Dublin. [14154/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (28 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 183. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport or his own officials recently regarding the comments made by the European Commission on the Judicial Appointments Bill 2017 not being in line with European standards; and his views on these comments. [14156/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (29 Mar 2018)

Micheál Martin: 282. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to decrease day cases across the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14766/18]

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that there is real and deep concern about the alleged data breach at Independent News & Media, INM, which has been well reported in recent weeks. We agree that having an independent and free media is essential to the operation of a parliamentary democracy. We should all hold dear the protection of journalistic sources, editorial independence, the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. Former Chief Justice Murray published a comprehensive report about a year ago. I am not aware that any action has been taken by the line Minister on foot of that report, which deals with the issue of protecting journalistic sources. Second, according to some criteria, the media freedom monitor of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: There has been no evidence at all to date transparently that the office leaked anything. No agent of the State should have to work under that intimidatory cloud hanging over him in the conduct-----

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: Apologies. I was only a few seconds over.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: We have had much discussion on Brexit and the issue of avoiding a border both North-South and east-west and optimising the potential economic relationship on this island. This means there should be no border if it is to be fully optimal. I do not want to get into the bigger matters, such as UK Ministers disagreeing with certain interpretations. The British Government has advertised for 18...