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State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: On subordinated debt about which the Taoiseach made play this morning, the bottom line is that is made possible by legislation brought in by the outgoing Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, that the Taoiseach trenchantly opposed at the time, but matters have changed and the Taoiseach is implementing that. The issue is the senior debt. In terms of the Taoiseach's meeting with...

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----given he does not even raise it in significant encounters with persons of the calibre of President Obama. I simply do not understand it.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: President Obama will be meeting Chancellor Merkel this week. He could have had a discussion with her about it.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is how the system works.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is the same old stuff.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has agreed with the new EU and IMF programme. He has made that decision.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not true. There should be no comment on it.

State Visits (8 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am asking basic questions and the Taoiseach cannot answer them.

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he consulted with the Department of An Taoiseach on his proposals on wage reform before they were presented to the social partners. [14526/11]

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach knows, in February last, all of our European partners agreed to change our financial support package to make it more sustainable. This was officially confirmed at the eurozone summit that the Taoiseach attended just over three months ago. Since then there has been no progress, and things have actually been going backwards. The euro crisis is getting worse by the week. In...

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is accountable for his own promises and for the commitments he made. The assertion he has just made about Ministers in the former Government is a most reprehensible one. It is a low charge that has no substance, and he should withdraw it.

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The commitment of previous Ministers to Europe, during former Presidencies and over the past 12 months, has been extraordinary across the board.

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: It was the Taoiseach who made the commitment to use his contacts and hold meetings with European leaders.

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: In February, every country agreed to deliver a significant cut in our loan terms, but today we are again being blocked on a much smaller request. The Taoiseach's decision to hand over responsibility for these negotiations was a mistake and should be reversed immediately. Meetings with European leaders should not happen only during election time. We are not talking about a Gallic spat or...

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----in his campaign for the position of President of the European Central Bank said he had no interest in providing the medium-term funding we are seeking and that inflation is his main concern. At next week's summit, he is due to be handed an eight-year term. Instead of just smiling and nodding his appointment through-----

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----will the Taoiseach commit to talking to him personally about his comments? Mario Draghi is unknown here at the moment, but he will become very well known in his organisation in terms of his policies with regard to Ireland. Before we support him, we should have some indication of where he stands and the degree to which he understands the needs and requirements of Ireland and other...

Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: We will not be able to ask any questions then.

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Duine éirimiúil ab ea Brian Lenihan agus polaiteoir den chéad scoth. Duine lách, sibhialta, cúirtéiseach a bhí ann. Bhí gach éinne geanúil air agus bhí spéis aige i ngach éinne freisin. Bhí am aige do gach duine. I rith a shaoil ba léir gur thuig sé níos mó aon duine eile go bhfuil dualgais orainn uile don tír agus don Stát. D'oibrigh sé go dian dícheallach ar son...

Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: On the Order of Business, yesterday the Government announced three referendums to be held in October. So far the Government has broken with previous practice and failed to consult with the Opposition on anything to do with these referendums. Can the Taoiseach explain how he intends to get the three referendum Bills through the Oireachtas in time for October? Can he explain also the reason...

Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about a referendum?