Results 42,841-42,860 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: The Minister is very committed to this. Under the framework that has been agreed, there are a number of attractive options for water services workers including full protection of terms and conditions for those who choose to remain in their local authority. For workers in particular, it sets out the options that will become available generally and empowers each worker to decide voluntarily...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: I do not have the background to the case but I will talk to the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, on this matter. This, obviously, has potential implications for other unauthorised developments and people will have to look at these on a case-by-case basis. No one wants to see anybody evicted from a home if there is no alternative there for those people. Again, I would like to see the background to...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I know that Deputy Cahill and all of the Deputies in Tipperary have raised this issue. I know that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, is also conscious of it and he seems to be more disposed to bypasses of towns like Tipperary town. That is certainly one I am keeping an eye on and I will continue to engage with the Deputies in respect of this particular issue.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: First, it is unacceptable that workers would be treated in the way described and outlined by the Deputy with regard to their basic entitlements. Where employees believe their rights have been breached, as the Deputy knows, they have a right to refer the complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC. The WRC is obviously independent in the performance of its functions, but that would...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: Again, these are two areas, but again, if the role of the WRC or the Labour Court can be used to try to-----
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: No, it will not take years.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: We have to go through the various processes.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and I am aware of it. A number of parents have contacted me in respect of this, particularly in the Midleton area. We will pursue this issue.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the Deputy and I believe he is correct. Most cities should give particular focus to their medieval spines. Both the Vikings and Normans had a very significant impact on Cork, Limerick, Waterford, and Dublin, of course. It is interesting that, at times, those medieval spines have not been well preserved architecturally, and some of the reasons for that can relate to development...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: All of these issues should be resolved by negotiation through the established industrial relations machinery, and there is an obligation on employers to engage in such processes. There is no place for intimidation. I always condemn intimidation of any kind against lawful conduct in respect of industrial relations, picketing or taking action that is acceptable. There should be no...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: First, I never got anybody to reject anything.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: Through the Chair.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: With respect, I have been very clear that by a country mile the party that has raised the most objections against housing is Deputy Ó Laoghaire's party.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: Yes, social housing.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: Across the length and breadth of the country.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: In Dublin and everywhere, like O'Devaney Gardens.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: That is a false premise.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: It is a bitter pill, Donnchadh.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: I said you are a bit of a bitter pill. I do not get people to do anything.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)
Micheál Martin: You need to respect people. We do not exert military control over people locally in our party.