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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 258. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the increased prevalence of type 1 and 2 diabetes; the number of specialist consultants employed in this area by county; the number of specialist consultants employed in this area by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22530/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 268. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 310. To ask the Minister for Health the functional and operational capacity of the acute medical assessment unit in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22870/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 311. To ask the Minister for Health the overall staffing levels in the acute medical assessment unit in St. Luke’s Hospital since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22871/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 312. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention or the attention of the HSE has been drawn to patient safety concerns in the acute medical assessment unit in St. Luke's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22872/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 397. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a grant application has been received from a club (details supplied); if not, if a request for financial assistance to expand facilities at the club has been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22607/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (28 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 449. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has examined the impact of transition year on child benefit in view of the fact that parents have two full school years after child benefit is ceased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22364/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: The depth of anger, frustration, despair and sense of betrayal within our military families and communities is at an extraordinary level. Families who for generations have contributed so much to our democracy, along with our peacekeeping overseas, and who have such pride in the history of our Defence Forces cannot comprehend what is happening to them. A former head of the Army Ranger Wing,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: This issue is far deeper than just a referral to the Public Service Pay Commission for consideration. The Army goes to the heart of our democracy. Does the Taoiseach understand that? We need a strong, proud, healthy and dynamic Defence Forces where morale is high and to which personnel are attracted to stay and develop. Our Army withstood subversion in the State for over 30 years. It...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: We are all shocked and appalled that there have been three gangland murders over the last eight days. Clearly, these drug gangs have no respect for human life or for the communities in which they live, given the risk that so many people faced yesterday. This involved someone driving into a housing estate in Coolock in broad daylight at 3.30 p.m. to assassinate a man who was visiting the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: The recent visit of Speaker Pelosi and the wider congressional delegation was welcome and reinforced the strength of contact between our two parliaments and countries. Many in Congress are just as worried as the majority here about the possibility that we are entering into a period where there will be rising conflict on trade matters. At various times in the past two years, the Trump...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: They have to be ratified by Parliament.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, since Dáil Éireann adjourned for the Easter recess; and if so, if he discussed the Northern Ireland talks, Brexit or other matters. [20558/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. May, about the talks on Northern Ireland recently. [22680/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: I, too, pay tribute to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, for her contribution to public service. She had a difficult time, having inherited a difficult issue. While she doubtless made mistakes, no one could doubt her commitment to the public well-being, her sense of duty as a Prime Minister and her best endeavours to arrive at a reasonable resolution of the Brexit impasse....

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: I agree.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: One does not collapse a Parliament.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: Yes, and a parliament.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions at the informal EU Council meeting in May 2019 on developing the EU economic base, in particular regarding fair and effective taxation, protecting the Single Market, deepening economic and monetary union and ensuring connectivity in addition to developing artificial intelligence; and if he contributed to these discussions. [20559/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (29 May 2019)

Micheál Martin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he attended bilaterals when he attended the informal EU Council meeting on 9 May 2019; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [20560/19]