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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Department is always very reluctant to pick one condition over another condition for eligibility for medical cards. There is provision for people who get a terminal diagnosis. We are trying to reduce the cost of care for people in certain situations. We are also extending eligibility, particularly through access to a GP visit card, which, as the Deputy knows, we have for children. I...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: There is a global context here and I am very struck by the apparent refusal by those on the Opposition side, who are asking questions about this, to acknowledge the role of Russia in the supply of gas to Europe. The Deputy can nod all he likes, but it is a key factor here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: No, the Deputy never talks about it. That is the problem. He never will.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: We are working on it. I replied earlier.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: Basic guidelines and rules that were there are still there in respect of nursing homes and, therefore, the same rules apply. A comprehensive package of indirect and direct supports has been given to nursing homes since the onset of Covid. That continued engagement between the HSE and nursing homes will continue, particularly in respect of nursing homes that may have had outbreaks. The HSE...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister of State and the Government are keen on a more specific approach to drugs policy, particularly in an approach to area partnerships as a broader way of dealing with the issue, particularly in areas that have a higher level of challenges in respect of drug use and misuse. A number of a citizens' assemblies have been proposed in respect of a lord mayor in Dublin, drugs and...

Education (Inspection of Individual Education Plans for Children with Special Needs) Bill 2021: First Stage (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: No.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: National Risk Assessment (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputies for their questions. Deputy Tóibín raised the issue of cyberattacks. These are a clear risk to the country. Cybersecurity is vitally important to our economy and to wider society. The attack on our health system last year had a devastating impact on health services, particularly on front-line services with regard to access to scans and so on. It also had an...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank all the Deputies for raising a variety of issues pertaining to the shared island programme and agenda. Deputy Richmond raised the broader issue in terms of potential. The Patrick Kielty contribution was an extraordinary one. It certainly struck a chord with many people who watched his contribution over and over again. It went viral and was very widely accessed by people. It...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: We will communicate with the Northern Ireland Executive but it is a matter for it. On Doug Beattie, he has made it clear himself how unacceptable his tweets were.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: He himself has come forward and made it very clear they were absolutely unacceptable and wrong and he should not have done it.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: I dealt with fuel. I have answered and responded on fuel poverty all day today. The Deputy asked questions earlier.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: I have indicated the approach we intend as a Government, working with the social partners to deal with the cost of living and issues, including energy.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: In fairness to Deputy-----

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: I just note the difference in language between Deputy Ó Murchú and Deputies Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy, who, to be fair, have called out Russian activity. I do not hear the same sentiments from Sinn Féin's benches at all for whatever reason.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes, that is good. Good man. I got that out of the Deputy. Deputy Haughey spoke about the Franco-German axis and the more pragmatic approach being adopted by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ireland accepts Ukrainian territorial integrity. As I said earlier, our principles in our approach to the Russian-Ukrainian situation involve, first of all, acceptance of and adherence to that fundamental,...