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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Administrative Arrangements (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is a very effective conduit, clearly, from the Rural Alliance to the heart of the Government.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Administrative Arrangements (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I do not disagree but there is a contrast between the rhetoric we hear and the reality behind the scenes. It is very interesting.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 78. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken or met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to discuss Brexit and its implications for Ireland; and if they discussed other matters. [22573/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his EU counterparts regarding the EU-UK possible framework for the future discussions published by the European Commission task force on 15 May 2018. [22570/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 122. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in processing a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); the way in which their paperwork was mislaid on two occasions; if the application will be expedited; and when the person can expect a final determination. [22843/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (23 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his Department is co-ordinating cross-Government responses or plans for the cyber security of Government Departments to ensure that enough actions are being taken against a matter which has been described by the FBI in the USA and the NCSC in London as a threat to the safety, security and integrity of the...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: The people have spoken emphatically. In a clear and decisive manner, the people, through the referendum, have voted for change - for new laws which will end the cruel inflexibility of the eighth amendment. The people have given the Oireachtas the mandate and the obligation to legislate for a new approach, one that trusts women and their doctors. Civic society was powerful in this...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach about women from Northern Ireland who might wish to avail of services in the Republic under the new legal framework that would inevitably result from the decision made by the people last Friday. I welcome his commitment to longer sittings to get the legislation through. I agree with him that the urgency of this issue for many women in our society means that we have an...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I accepted it even though I was not happy with the decision of the Business Committee to have five minutes. I would have preferred the d'Hondt method, if we want to be absolutely fair about speaking times in the House on matters of this kind. People cannot come in here and say five minutes, which we had to agree to and I had to agree to as a leader, and then say they want to change that. I...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: We are having a debate. I have no issue with a debate.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I know the Deputy did but he cannot run the House.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have no difficulty with a longer debate. I have no difficulty with the Dáil coming back to this debate. I would like to get advance notice. I would like the Business Committee when it makes up its mind not to be coming in 24 hours later with a new proposal. That is what is going on all the time and it is unsustainable.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: On the Order of Business-----

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: Yes, it is also the Order of Business.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: On the criminal procedure Bill, a large number of murders and serious crimes have been committed in recent weeks, and while we cannot discuss them specifically, there are issues arising from those to which we as an Oireachtas probably need to give further consideration in due course. There are still numerous complaints about delays in trial hearings and in criminal cases. The Council of...

Referendum of 25 May: Statements (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: The outcome of the referendum has been as clear and decisive as it could possibly have been. There is no doubt about what we must do. With an overwhelming majority, the people have given the Oireachtas the right and the duty to legislate quickly for a new approach, founded on the core principle of trusting women and their doctors. It is an historic change but not one which came about...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 130. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee meetings he has attended since January 2018. [23339/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Implementation (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 131. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to publish an update on the delivery of A Programme for a Partnership Government. [23340/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Initiatives (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 132. To ask the Taoiseach the way in which the commitment in A Programme for a Partnership Government on supporting an enhanced approach to government by Ministers of State playing a more substantive role in decision-making is operating. [23342/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent poll showing that 69% of persons in Northern Ireland wish to remain in the EU; and if he discussed same with his British counterpart. [23443/18]