Results 28,361-28,380 of 50,917 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken or met Mrs. Arlene Foster since the draft withdrawal treaty was published. [48378/18]
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: On the previous occasion we discussed the breakdown of relations between the Government and the DUP, the Taoiseach said that the relations were fine. Does he still believe that relations between the Government and the DUP are fine and what efforts has he made in recent months to persuade the DUP that its rejection of the withdrawal agreement is fundamentally wrong? I have always argued that...
- Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: I am sharing my time with Deputies Lisa Chambers and Haughey. This weekend's summit is an important moment as Europe works to create some shape and direction out of the dark, chaotic and destructive Brexit-----
- Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: I thank Deputy Howlin for his consideration and care. This weekend's summit is an important moment as Europe works to create some shape and direction out of the dark, chaotic and destructive Brexit vote of 2016. If things go as well as possible, the withdrawal treaty will be agreed and will then go forward to the United Kingdom and European Parliaments for ratification. While this would...
- Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: That was my understanding generally, from all the public commentary to date.
- Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: We have all been briefed by officials, and I pay tribute to our dedicated officials and diplomats for their regular briefings and their consistent hard work on the issues. We are also supporting the motion in spite of the Taoiseach’s decision last week to refuse to supply any legal opinion on the impact of the proposed text. It is his position that we should rely only on the...
- Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: I did not realise Deputy Adams was a Parnellite.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting for a hip replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48450/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: 163. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is only in receipt of 15 minutes home help per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48451/18]
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: Over 500,000 homes and businesses across the country are still without broadband and high-speed connectivity, which is having a significantly negative impact on the capacity of rural enterprise to develop and prosper and on the quality of life of many rural households. The original national broadband plan was published in 2012. The procurement process was approved by Cabinet in December...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: Sorry?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: Sorry?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has said it is well known and well aired that the consortium changed. How is that acceptable when someone goes through prequalification, the next two stages and at the fourth and final stage, "Hey presto", a new consortium emerges but that is fine because we all know about it? This genuinely needs explanation. It is not covered or dealt with by the report. It is a...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept that the canvassing rules were breached as per the documentation, which is very clear regarding the canvassing protocol? Can he also provide transparency in terms of the cost of the roll-out of the national broadband plan now? He said previously that it will be a multiple of what was originally estimated.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: This has been going on for years.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: I know the Business Committee will not have had an opportunity to consider this but given the publication of the auditor's report on the national broadband plan and the procurement process just before the commencement of Leaders' Questions, there is a necessity for the Dáil to consider this report. The report is so important that there is a need to debate and analyse it. In view of the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: That is helpful. Looking at the diary, I can understand why the Ceann Comhairle would say that. We would certainly be willing to facilitate that and to attend and be active for a Friday morning sitting.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: In the context of children, the programme for Government refers to "an opportunity to change our approach from expensive reactive interventions to proactive supports and long term planning starting from birth". This commitment must be a long way from being realised in light of the report in today's edition of The Irish Timesby Kitty Holland about the long queue of families, most of them...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: Not the Capuchin Day Centre. The amount it gets is pitiful.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2018)
Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to County Cavan on 12 October 2018; if he met businesses; and if they discussed the impact in addition to the uncertainty of Brexit. [43891/18]