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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I acknowledge the receipt of the Taoiseach's letter last Friday evening with details on Brexit preparedness, which I had sought, along with others in the House, for quite some time. That includes details of levels of business preparedness for a no-deal Brexit on 29 March. The letter came after that date and contained information that was put in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Chancellor Merkel; and the issues that were discussed in relation to Brexit and the Border. [16666/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is very clear that Chancellor Merkel represents a sane and supportive voice on Brexit but also on avoiding a hard Brexit. She has experienced difficulties before at European level in various crises and she knows that a hard Brexit would be difficult for Europe as a whole, given the precarious nature of the European economy. She is clearly anxious to avoid it. From what the Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Irish Prime Minister of the day was a certain somebody's father.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken or met with the leader or members of the DUP since 27 March 2019. [15108/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Ms Arlene Foster since the DUP announced that it would not vote for the withdrawal treaty; and if so, the issues they discussed. [15377/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: Only 30 seconds?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said that he last met Arlene Foster in the week leading up to 17 March. It is somewhat surprising that almost a month has gone by without a meeting, especially given the significance of some of the votes in Westminster since then and the narrow margins by which some were won and lost. It is surprising that he has not had more substantive discussions with the leader of the DUP...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: The holding of the EU summit tomorrow is essential, but it is nonetheless a statement on just how badly the Brexit process has proceeded in the past three years. Two weeks after the date on which the United Kingdom was due to leave the European Union, there are some hopes something may emerge at Westminster which will be acceptable to the European Union and can win the support of a majority...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

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Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: That poster is up. That is the Tánaiste's party's campaign slogan. An extension beyond this week is inevitable in all circumstances and this gives Ireland more time to prepare. I acknowledge that the Taoiseach has sent me a lengthy letter on the issue of no-deal preparations following regular requests from me for this information over recent months. Unfortunately, the letter contains...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the possibility of direct rule returning to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16153/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 172. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress being made for flood prevention in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16155/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of Glashaboy flood relief scheme; when the formal confirmation as required under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 to enable public procurement will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16205/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 291. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the skills shortages in the construction area; her further views in relation to the labour market needs test taking longer than it should causing further delays for construction companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16113/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 292. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she or her officials have met the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government in relation to shortages in the construction area, particularly in housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16114/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 293. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if modifications to the labour market needs test for vacancies are being considered in the construction area, particularly in housing, and for those that earn more than €60,000 per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16116/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 294. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has received correspondence from companies in relation to skill shortages in the construction industry; the way in which she is addressing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16117/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 295. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views in relation to the competitiveness of Ireland; the actions she is taking to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16157/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 304. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the nurses dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16152/19]