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An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Cuirfear ach tá deacrachtaí ann de bharr Covid. Ní cóir go mbeadh daoine ag dul timpeall ach tabharfaidh mé cóip don Teachta.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Since 27 June 2020, four meetings of the European Council have taken place in Brussels on the following dates: Special European Council meeting, 17-21 July 2020, held in Brussels Special European Council meeting, 1-2 October 2020, held in Brussels European Council Meeting, 15-16 October 2020, held in Brussels European Council Meeting, 10-11 December 2020, held in Brussels In addition, 5...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021 Plan for Living with COVID-19was drawn up based on inputs provided by Departments as regards the social and economic impacts of measures and having regard to NPHET’s public health advice including proposed measures. Translation costs were €2,010.48. No other costs were incurred.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Procurement Contracts (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: My Department liaises closely with the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) on all matters related to public procurement and monitors all areas of expenditure on an ongoing basis to ensure that value for money is being achieved. My Department's Finance Unit has not identified the awarding of any non-compliant contracts in 2018 or 2019. Although there is active monitoring of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Paindéim (3 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 9, inclusive, together. D’fhoilsigh mo roinn ceithre phríomhdhoiciméad polasaí faoi COVID – 19 ó thús na paindéime: Plean Gníomhartha Náisiúnta na hÉireann; an Léarscáil Bóithre chun Sochaí agus Gnó a Athoscailt; Teacht Aniar agus Téarnamh 2020-2021: An Plean...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising what is a very important issue. The behaviour by Davy executives was absolutely unacceptable and, I think, reveals an appalling culture of greed, and has damaged the reputation of the financial services sector in this country. Executives in business or in financial services should never put personal gain above their duties and responsibilities. I think the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We absolutely do. There is no acquiescence. This Government has been in office for nine months. It made it clear in the programme for Government that it would introduce legislation to strengthen this area, particularly regarding accountability for senior executives in the financial area. That will happen and heads of a Bill are being prepared in that regard. The Deputy's party cosies...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We had not been in power for ten years. We came into office with other parties in this Government about nine months ago. Those are the facts.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: The bottom line is that the Deputy cosies up to high finance, in the United States and elsewhere, when it suits her. She sells and tells a different story there. It is likewise in terms of accountability in respect of issues pertaining to financial matters in the North and so forth.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: She tells a different story. She does not deal with it or account for it. She can be absolutely sure that nobody in the Government in any shape or form-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Everyone in the Government condemns what has happened here. We are absolutely determined-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: -----that the proper regulators deal with it in as effective and strong a manner as possible.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising an important and worthy issue. I too acknowledge the extraordinary work done by front-line workers, in particular, in the battle against the pandemic. That was vividly illustrated in a recent RTÉ programme through the stories and journeys that both patients and front-line healthcare workers went through in the latest wave of the pandemic, which was a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: We should also acknowledge that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has secured with the social partners a public service agreement in the past few weeks that further reflects our acknowledgement of those working in the public service and the commitments that have been made. Very significant resources have been made available to the health service by the Government in the budget....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Since the Government was formed, the programme for Government contains a very clear commitment for the introduction of this fair deal legislation, particularly insofar as it impacts on family farms and small businesses. The Government is disposed to bringing in this legislation. It is on the legislative priority list for drafting. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: I accept the basic principle the Deputy articulates on the need to bring in this legislation and especially how the ongoing situation has a negative impact on family farms. Farming is under pressure because of Brexit and Covid, as is the general economy. The Government has introduced unprecedented interventions in the economy to support incomes and to support business across the board. ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: As a lifelong member of the credit union movement, I am strongly supportive of any measures we can put in place to support credit unions and the role they play in communities across the country. The credit union movement has made a distinctive and outstanding contribution to Irish society and has enabled many working families to progress in life because of the service that credit unions have...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: First, it is a valid point to make and to pose the question whether we have the balance right in respect of the relationship between the credit union movement and the regulator and the range of services that credit unions are permitted and not permitted to provide. It is a fair point and one that requires continued focus and reflection, and some action taken on it also. I accept that point...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: Does Deputy O'Callaghan want time for this or-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2021)

Micheál Martin: My understanding is that the Business Committee organised the schedule for today and tomorrow, and I do not propose to deviate from that. Deputy O'Callaghan has probably read that the Dublin Region Homeless Executive has confirmed that all the issues identified in the inspections - and this is in the context of the recent release by the DRHE of inspection reports - were followed up and...