Results 49,801-49,820 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. It seems all roads lead to Killarney at the moment. There are a lot of requests in. I will follow that up with the county council. There are a lot of requests in from different local authorities in respect of roads. The costs of them are increasing in terms of when they go to tender and so on. There was a major investment yesterday of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I do not disagree with the Deputy. We have a problem in the Cork area. I have a well-informed Minister and Minister of State here who confirm that. Notwithstanding the fact that 24 million hours were allocated for home care packages this year, which is an increase of 7 million hours compared with four years ago, that does not help the Deputy's experience and that of people in his...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Minister will engage with all concerned. Curriculum reform, generally speaking, has worked well in Ireland through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, NCCA. There have been many innovative and good and positive developments. I will talk to the Minister in respect of the issues that have been raised. I have no doubt the Minister will engage with the social partners on...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: Just to say to the Deputy, I am not aware of the specifics of what he has said.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I am not going to comment on individual cases, but if there is anything untoward - and the Deputy clearly believes there is - there are authorities to which all of that can be reported and properly investigated.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: This is an issue with which the Department has been dealing with in recent years with regard to how one exits the unique circumstances that pertained in Covid-19. It has not been easy and it is not easy. There is no easy way to phase out the predictive grades system. I will communicate to the Minister that the Deputy has raised this issue. I have no doubt that the Minister is engaging...

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: Táimid buartha faoin mhéid atá tar éis tarlú go dtí seo ó thaobh an gheilleagair de agus na taraifí go léir atá ar an bhfód faoi láthair. Is é bun agus barr chúrsaí geilleagair na tíre seo ná a bheith ag trádáil ar fud an domhain, go hoscailte agus go forleathan. Níl aon amhras ach go mbeidh...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41, 42 and 43 together. The Cabinet Committee on Housing works to ensure a coordinated approach to the implementation of Programme for Government commitments regarding housing. The Programme for Government sets out our ambition to accelerate housing supply, building on progress already achieved, recognising housing as a major social and economic challenge....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I travelled to Paris for the AI Action Summit on 10-11 February, co-hosted by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi of India. The AI Action Summit gathered key stakeholders to explore how we can develop artificial intelligence technologies and uses globally while ensuring that nobody is left behind. It also discussed preserving our freedoms in the AI revolution and ensuring that the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Economic and Social Council (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) advises me on strategic policy issues relating to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development in Ireland. NESC is currently working in five main areas: · Ireland’s Future Power System and Economic Resilience : this work investigates the impact of renewable energy targets in four areas: economic and enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will oversee the implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of social policy. These areas will include, but are not limited to: · Justice, such as policing reform and community safety; · Migration, such as accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) and international...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: On Thursday 27 February I met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Shannon Airport during a scheduled stopover on his way to Washington. We had a warm and substantial meeting. We discussed the most recent developments with regard to the situation in Ukraine. I reiterated Ireland’s steadfast support for Ukraine and its people as they continue to defend themselves against...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Economic Division of my Department develops and implements policy across relevant areas including economic growth and job creation, infrastructure and housing, and climate action. The Division also supports the work of the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness, the Cabinet Committee on Housing, and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: As part of my St. Patrick’s Day programme in the US, I visited Austin and Washington D.C. I had an extensive programme in Washington, which included breakfast with the Vice President and the Second Lady, and a bilateral meeting with President Trump. During my meeting with the President, we discussed the strengthening of our bilateral relations, including our strong economic...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The staffing complement of the Government Press Office at the Department of the Taoiseach at the 31st March 2025 is one Assistant Principal Officer (Press Office Manager) and five Higher Executive Officers (Government Press Officers). Over the course of the period specified, the number of staff working in the Government Press Office has fluctuated due to normal staff turnover, but the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The first meeting of the new Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure took place on Monday, 24th March, and the next one will take place on Monday 28th April. Membership of the Cabinet Committee comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Minister for Housing, Local...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Economic Division of my Department develops and implements policy across relevant areas including economic growth and job creation, infrastructure and housing, and climate action. The Division also supports the work of the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness, the Cabinet Committee on Housing, and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy. ...