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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy stated "interests of private profit are allowed to interfere" but that would be the antithesis of what is envisaged. The oversight committee is to be headed by the Secretary General of the Department and it involves other Departments. This is to ensure the process is practical. I will give an example. There was a furore in the House when NPHET advised we should enforce a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 to 12, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment has been established and first met on 8 July. It has met on a total of four occasions, most recently on 2 September. The Cabinet committee will meet regularly but the date of the next meeting has not yet been confirmed. The membership of the committee comprises the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Boyd Barrett was first with his query on taxi drivers, the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment and the temporary Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme. I have spoken to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Certain social protection measures allow her to help out people in certain sectors such as the arts, and she has been in contact with them. As I said to the Deputy...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: -----in relation to the M20. It is committed to and it will be going ahead. In response to Deputy Whitmore I repeat my answer to Deputy Kelly. NPHET has advised that people in Dublin should not travel outside of Dublin if possible. Obviously people who commute for work will continue to do so. The full value of the temporary Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme should be paid to employees, and I...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: Following its formation, the Government established the following Cabinet Committees: Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 ·Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment ·Cabinet Committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland ·Cabinet Committee on Environment and Climate Change ·Cabinet Committee on Housing ·Cabinet Committee on Health ·Cabinet Committee on Social...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Education was established by Government decision on 6 July last. The first meeting will take place in the coming weeks. It will oversee implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the area of Education. In addition to the meetings of the full Cabinet and of Cabinet Committees, I meet with Ministers on an individual basis to focus on particular issues.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 20 together. The Programme for Government sets out the Government’s commitment to working with all communities and traditions on the island to build consensus around a shared future. This work will be underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement and by the absolute respect for the principle of consent. I want to see a renewed push to use the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (15 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: Under the Programme for Government, the Government is committed to establishing a Citizens’ Assembly to consider the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited for Dublin, in 2021. There are a number of other Citizens Assemblies proposed in the Programme for Government . The current Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality has been adapting...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I express my deepest sympathies to Pat Smullen's wife, Frances, and his family. He was an iconic figure in the racing world who is deeply mourned by his family and friends. I salute his absolute courage and commitment to cancer care and in taking on what was the greatest challenge in his life. Just because Deputy McDonald says things does not mean they are true. The Deputy has a habit...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy knows it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy knows it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Mac Lochlainn should calm down.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: In the seven days to 13 September, there were 74,796 Covid-19 tests completed and that is the highest number of tests in a single week since the beginning of the pandemic.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: It is a significant ramping up of testing. There has been quite significant pressure since schools returned, which is normal and to be expected. The system is coping with that. The Deputy knows full well the advice for Dublin. I stated that advice yesterday in the Dáil.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy knows full well what is the advice. I will state it again. Those living in Dublin are encouraged to limit travel outside Dublin if possible. When outside the county they should not meet with more than one other household. That is the advice from NPHET that we have endorsed. It is the advice out there right now. There is no regulation or legal restriction but it is the advice....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy keeps on doing it. It is a mantra. It is what the Opposition does.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I facilitated a briefing with the HSE on testing and the Deputy was presented with the figures from the HSE chief executive officer. The Deputy is doing a disservice to the work of the HSE in this.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I genuinely believe the Deputy is. The Deputy's entire approach to this is not to seek clarity but to undermine; it is not to amplify public health measures but rather to undermine them.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: On the first point, I took the phone call from Deputy Kelly.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Micheál Martin: I fully appreciate his concerns, which I believe are genuine. The Dáil was adjourned for two hours.