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Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is not the big issue now. Housing is the issue.

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not fair. He did not say that.

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not fair by any objective criteria.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Before I proceed, I hold no brief for Deputy Higgins but I believe in the right of people to articulate their positions fairly and to have them properly assessed. Before the conclusion of the Order of Business-----

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----whether or not the Taoiseach meant it, the assertion that Deputy Higgins was a supporter of Osama bin Laden should be withdrawn and should not be allowed to stay on the record.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It was not a fair assessment by any objective consideration of what was said.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will probably do so. It was not his intention but the assertion is hanging and it should be withdrawn. With regard to the Order of Business proper, the Taoiseach has told the House that legislation to establish the department of public spending and reform will be published shortly and will be enacted at some point in the next two months. The Taoiseach will be aware that more...

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a motion on today's Order Paper which would allow us to address this issue immediately. Will the Taoiseach agree to the motion and make interim arrangements so that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, in whose hands rests the fate of hundreds of thousands of public sector workers, can account to the House rather than the media alone? He is, of course, entitled to speak to the media.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a motion on the Order Paper.

Research and Development (5 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to include opportunities for presenting Ireland's capacity for scientific research in his itinerary during his official visits to other States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/11]

Foreign Direct Investment (5 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to meet with the CEOs of multinational companies considering Ireland as a location to do business [6846/11]

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom fáilte ar ais go dtí an Dáil a chur roimh an Choimisinéir Máire Geoghegan-Quinn. Tá taifead iontach aici mar Bhall den Teach seo agus mar Aire. D'fhág sí rian suntasach le linn a réimse Ranna Rialtais. Mar Aire ar chúrsaí Eorpacha, d'eagraigh sí Uachtaránacht Éireannach ar Chomhairle na hEorpa a leag síos caighdeán do chách. Ag tús a tréimhse mar Theachta...

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is good to see Deputy Buttimer here on a Monday morning, which is a rare occurrence for him.

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: If I may-----

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: As far back as 80 years ago, Seán Lemass articulated the idea that the potential of European nation states could only be fulfilled through systematic, rule-based co-operation. A man second to none in his life-long dedication to Irish republicanism, it was a great regret of his that Ireland was not in a position to join the earliest stages of what is today's Union. He and others of his...

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: However, Ireland is and always has been a fully engaged member of the EU. It always has had an influence well beyond its size in the Commission, Parliament and Council. We continue to have strong friends throughout the Union who are highly supportive. At present, the Union needs bold leadership in the best traditions of a great project that has given Europe so much. It needs a clear focus...

Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details of official commemorations which are either scheduled or under consideration to be held during the next three years. [8194/11]

Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Department of the Taoiseach is, by and large, the lead Department for commemorations. A significant distinction has been drawn between permanent State commemorations such as that at Arbour Hill and once-off programmes such as the Famine and 1798 commemorations. Our commemorations have been successful because they have not been partisan or tribal but have commemorated broad national...

Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It has been mentioned previously in the House that because of the sensitive nature of some of the aforementioned commemorations in the context of an all-island dimension, interests from Northern Ireland should be involved in the consideration of how to go about commemorating a number of significant events in the history of the island, the anniversaries of which are falling due. Contact...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the status of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Infrastructure [10461/11]