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Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Let us get back to the Taoiseach's responsibilities. He made the promises.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach made those promises falsely.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have the promises here in black and white.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is an open letter.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have told the truth before the election like we did. We told the people the truth before the election but the Taoiseach did not.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach explain where all the Labour Party senior Ministers are? I hope there has not been some row that we are unaware of at Cabinet.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is very serious. It is probably a manifestation of the new-found arrogance that is emerging - the new "once-a-week will do" kind of approach. (Interruptions).

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: In October there are supposed to be three constitutional referenda. The constitutional convention to recommend further amendments is due to be up and running. In spite of the Taoiseach's repeated promises, there has been no attempt to consult with the Opposition about those measures. He has consistently refused to give specific dates for when the consultations will take place. Will the...

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Just like the people of Roscommon can trust the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I asked about the matter last week and the Taoiseach indicated that he would consult with the Opposition in advance of the publication of the Bills on the forthcoming proposals.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: We are aware of the timescale, which is getting very tight in terms of the commission that must be established in advance of a referendum being held. We are talking about three referenda and explanatory memoranda. At this stage the Government should be in a position at least to have a preliminary consultation with the Opposition parties on the proposed three referenda. If it does not...

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: He announced it earlier today in Limerick.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: When will the legislation be introduced?

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the situation in Bahrain was discussed at the meeting of European Foreign Ministers this week; if conclusions were agreed on this matter; and the steps the EU will now take to push for an end to the military trials of doctors and ongoing suppression of fundamental human rights in Bahrain. [17142/11]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (28 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he or a relevant State agency will take a hands-on role in establishing business incubation centres, rather than requiring local groups to set them up and manage them. [17143/11]

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday anyone who was paying attention to this Chamber could see there was a problem with Labour Party Ministers and backbenchers.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: This morning the reason for the decision to stay away from the Chamber during Leaders' Questions has been revealed. According to all reports, the Government yesterday argued and then failed to reach agreement on what the Taoiseach has called the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation's personal agenda to reduce the basic conditions guaranteed by joint labour committees. This is not a...

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Social Protection has told the media the proposed changes will significantly increase welfare costs and was supported in this by the Tánaiste.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: In reply, staff speaking on behalf of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation have replied that he is bravely facing down the Labour Party.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: When will this end? Is the Taoiseach going to stand by while the Minister tries to present himself as the tough guy of the new Government by ignoring an independent report and briefing against his coalition partners? Is the Taoiseach happy that one Minister's personal agenda is causing this confusion?