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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The full discussion on this will take place when the Bill is published but I stated earlier that, specifically, the Bill will defer certain notices of termination served on tenants for the period beginning on the day after the passing of the legislation and ending on 31 March. I could not be clearer.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy and everyone else knows the legislation has to be passed, for God's sake.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is a straight answer.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I have a similar sentiment as the Deputy has. You are felon-setting, Deputy. That is what you are doing.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: You are felon-setting.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: To be fair, the Deputy's party put forward the idea very strongly that there should be a concrete levy. Sinn Féin finance spokesperson, Deputy Doherty, in welcoming the budget, did say "I welcome the concrete levy at 10%."

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: He was very clear on that and I am sure that he got very strong advice from his party and its very strong research team on that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Of course, we have received advice on that and as far as we are concerned, the details of this will be fleshed out. The honest position, as the Deputy knows and if the party he represents would be equally honest with the public, is that any levy can find its way to the finished price, although not in all circumstances and there is no point in doing Jesuitical stuff and saying if one...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Social Protection has increased resources, is increasing and will continue to increase resources in respect of the additional needs payments. I am also anxious to get the timelines improved and we discussed that this morning. The Minister for Social Protection is also anxious that this issue is addressed because of the winter period we are entering. The Deputy may be...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The HSE’s performance management and improvement unit led an intensive engagement with UHL team members throughout the summer in response to concerns about how the hospital was functioning. Progress has been seen in recent weeks, including the removal of ward trolleys and an overall reduction in admitted patients waiting on trolleys. The Deloitte report, as the Deputy said, was...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising what is a very important issue. Since 2013, the HSE has been developing a progressing disability policy and programme. In latter years, because of increased resources, it has pursued that. They would argue that has led to what is a holistic, family-orientated model, but that it has diluted services in other areas, particularly in special schools. I have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Again, I do not know whether the Deputy has spoken to the company, but we would certainly support the retention of the plant operatives and technicians. We cannot dictate to companies in terms of their employment operations or how they decide to do things, but there are the employment and labour mechanisms, be it the Workplace Relations Commission or otherwise, to try to resolve any issues....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy O'Reilly has raised this issue before. We would be anxious to defend the ERO and I agree with her on the importance of that and of EROs more generally. In response to Deputy McAuliffe in respect of those SCPs, that has been raised on the margins of the recent talks on Building Momentum and the replacement. We have to work to try to give a sustainable employment and career pathway for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 11, inclusive, together. The economic policy unit is part of the economic division of my Department. The unit supports me, as Taoiseach, in delivering sustainable and balanced economic growth and in advancing the Government's economic priorities. The unit also advises me on a broad range of economic policy areas and issues, and provides me with...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I said they would.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will come back to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputies for raising these issues. First, the strategy that Deputy Boyd Barrett deploys every now and again is to say "Please give me a straight answer", immediately raising the prospect of the answer he got not being a straight answer when it was.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Bill has to be published and enacted before any of its measures can take place. Deputy Boyd Barrett knows that. Therefore, the Bill will defer certain notices of termination served on tenants for the period from the day after the date of the passing of the Act. Irrespective of whether a notice to quit is in process, once the legislation comes into play, no one can be evicted the day...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----with tenants in situ. The vast majority of tenants were in situ. This was done with a view to ensuring they are not evicted. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has conveyed this policy to the local authorities that they may do this. In every given situation local authorities must have some discretion. The dramatic change since July has seen a significant increase in the activity...