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Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline his discussions with Queen Elizabeth II during her recent visit here. [12827/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the issues he has discussed with British Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron during the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. [12828/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to personally update the families of the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings following his meeting with British Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron. [12829/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have tabled five questions and I will endeavour to be brief and concise and will summarise the five questions.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In advance of his meeting with the Prime Minister on 8 April, the Taoiseach said jobs would be a major part of the discussion. In the briefing after the meeting, there was no mention of jobs whatsoever. Before the meeting, the Government press office said it would be the first meeting of a diplomatic initiative concerning the European Union interest rate. Afterwards, the Taoiseach said it...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the visit of Queen Elizabeth ll, I agree with the Taoiseach's observation that it was an historic occasion which reflected very well on the country and on all involved in the organisation and facilitation of the visit. It illustrated the transformation of relationships between Ireland and Great Britain and between people of different traditions on the island of Ireland. Would...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Whatever is in them can be no worse than the conspiracy theories that have developed because of the failure to release them and the implied desire to keep them secret. That is now fuelling all sorts of conspiracy theories about the situation. Does the Taoiseach agree that only when this matter is addressed can the British Government reclaim the high moral ground over other groups which, I...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: All it intends to supply.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I had five questions.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are 11 questions in this group, five of which are in my name.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's decision to facilitate the asking of a supplementary question.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will concentrate on two issues. I find it incredible that the Taoiseach did not raise the question of the interest rate on the bilateral loan with Great Britain. I simply want to ask the Taoiseach why he did not raise the possibility of a reduction. Given that we are raising this issue across Europe - there is a consistency between the two matters - it would seem like a logical thing to...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am asking the Taoiseach if he agrees that the Prime Minister has, in essence, refused the request of the Taoiseach and Dáil Éireann that the files be released to enable the inquiry to proceed and the truth to be established. Did he tell the British Prime Minister that his position and that of the British Government is unacceptable and is fuelling conspiracy theories about what actually...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----on the streets of Derry and the streets of this country? Did he suggest that a similar move in the case of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings would get the same response from the people of this island? People like the representatives of Justice for the Forgotten and the relatives and families are entitled to that at this stage. I get a sense from the Taoiseach's weak reply that he is...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It seems that a certain lip service is being paid to the motion that was unanimously passed by the Dáil.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am indeed because it is a very important issue.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I know well indeed.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I would have thought I was respecting the Chair.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have asked the question so we can get on with it.