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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I do not think the first part of the Taoiseach’s reply was appropriate. I did not delve into any personal situation.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I said the death of Timmy Hourihane revealed the fragility and vulnerability of people who are homeless. I do not believe in blaming the victim of this attack.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I think the Taoiseach was wrong in his emphasis in his reply. My presentation was about the wider issue. When Cork City Council’s budget for homelessness has gone from about €100,000 to €3 million in four years, what does that tell the Government? That was my point. Is it to keep throwing money at the same solutions? It tells me the Taoiseach is not getting the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: There is a lack of urgency around the issue. Existing solutions have clearly failed. That is demonstrable in terms of the numbers. That is the point I am trying to make. Caitríona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners is right. We need more homes, we need more treatment centres and we need more support services. At present, the response is not up to scale in terms of the issue we face.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Not true.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is wrong.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: My question relates to the national broadband plan. Imagine has said that it can service up to 45% of the national broadband map. The Taoiseach stated last week that Imagine was causing a delay or that its challenge to the Government's map had caused a delay in respect of the plans relating to broadband. He also stated that objections or observations had been lodged with the commission in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: This is not Leader's Questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: When we previously discussed church-State dialogue, it was suggested that a significant initiative would be undertaken at the forum in July and that the so-called new covenant proposed last year would have some substance added to it. However, most of the reactions to the forum have noted how little substance there is to what was presented as a major initiative. The issues the Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Was it just a good idea for a speech?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: If it is not fleshed out, then no one knows what it means.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is best to just announce it, if it sounds good at the time. Then it can be worked out later.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Is it not somewhat Napoleonic?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: A confusing aspect last week during the budget proceedings was how the Government placed all the stress on GDP growth and all the language was around GDP whereas in recent years the Government has spoken about how GNP and GNI are more accurate and relevant for judging the economy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Yes, GNI*. Deputy Howlin knows all about that. Both GNP and GNI* estimates for next year and subsequent years are significantly lower than the GDP figure, which is inflated by the activity of multinationals and that side of the economy. Will the Taoiseach explain why this change in approach has been implemented and the role of his Department's economic division in that? On Brexit...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Ceann Comhairle might allow three or four more minutes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach give a quick word on Brexit?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The next question is on the environment.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: We should move on to the next question.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: At the United Nations summit, the Taoiseach made an announcement to the effect that Ireland will no longer permit drilling for oil, even though we have never found any oil. As with most such initiatives, this was extensively briefed in advance to the media but not in enough time for serious questions to be asked. The Taoiseach got a bit touchy about this and demanded a right of reply when...