Results 9,061-9,080 of 50,297 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: This issue needs a substantial debate in this House.
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach saying "No"?
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: He is really.
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am talking about a substantive debate on the debt crisis.
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The debt crisis facing Europe is the most substantive issue.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Last night the Short Strand area of Belfast saw its second night of serious disturbances. While it has been a flashpoint for decades, both the scale and nature of the violence are extremely serious. The only point on which there is clarity is that there are small groups which seek to inflame and exploit the situation. I am sure all Members will agree such people cannot be allowed to...
- Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The prize of peace has been hard won and the two Governments, together with the Northern Ireland Executive, must act with absolute resolve. It is clear the institutions which have been built up through the peace process are strong and that what is now needed is a redoubling of efforts on all sides to reach communities which are being targeted by such groups which wish to return to an endless...
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: No, it is not agreed.
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Three weeks ago the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, outlined his legislative proposals in respect of political donations. When the Fianna Fáil Bill was voted down by the Government parties in April-----
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: -----the Taoiseach said the Government's Bill would be published within weeks and enacted before the recess. It is now absolutely clear that it will not be enacted in the next few weeks. Perhaps, therefore, the Taoiseach might clarify the matter. He said legislation to restrict personal donations and place a ban on corporate donations would be in force for all candidates and in respect of...
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: When will the legislation be brought before the House?
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach wants to help the House.
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said it one month ago and also said it the month before that.
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: There is a measure on the Order Paper that could be implemented quickly if the Government agreed to debate in Government time.
- Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The presidency Bill.
- EU Summits (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his contact with the French President Nicolas Sarkozy since 9 March 2011; the phone calls he has had with the French President; if he has had any direct meetings with him and if he has any plans to have any phone calls or direct meetings with the French President in the next few months. [16294/11]
- EU Summits (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: That shows what was going on before this Government took office.
- EU Summits (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Arising from the Taoiseach's reply to Question No. 3, I find it incredible there has been no substantive bilateral meeting or discussion with President Sarkozy on better settlement terms for Ireland. The Taoiseach has acknowledged that in February all EU Governments agreed the need to improve conditions attaching to financial support for Ireland and other countries. This was formalised on...
- EU Summits (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: If there is a fundamental difference on an issue with a Head of State, I find it extraordinary that a meeting has not been held to deal with it. This is an issue that has already been agreed. An interest rate reduction essentially was agreed to at the meeting on 11 March; it is its implementation that has been delayed. Ultimately, it will be agreed to. Having all of these hyped-up...
- EU Summits (22 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: -----does not add anything to French-Irish relationships and so on. Has the delegation to the Finance Ministers been a manoeuvre to circumvent Mr. Sarkozy? Are people afraid of him or are they simply trying to resolve the issue around him? It is difficult to comprehend, given the priority the Taoiseach attaches to the issue, the reason he has not sought a meeting with him. On general...