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Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did actually.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Duffy-Walsh report says the opposite to what the Taoiseach said. It says that if one reduces the rates-----

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----it would lead to a 10,000 jobs reduction.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: The fundamental issue with hospitality and retail is the flat, domestic demand, the lack of consumer demand and spending.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Everyone, unions and employers included, have signed up-----

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is Leaders' Questions.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is a question on matters raised, a Cheann Comhairle. That is in Standing Orders. It is very clear.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is very clear, a Cheann Comhairle. It is questions on matters arising and I should be allowed the space and time to do so and not to be interrupted by Deputies opposite.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have been interrupted consistently, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Now that I have an opportunity to put the supplementary question to the Taoiseach, the independent report has been delivered but it is being ignored in favour of what the Taoiseach himself has called the Minister, Deputy Bruton's personal agenda to implement even more serious cuts. I put it to the Taoiseach that the Minister, Deputy Burton's apparent claim that the proposals would increase...

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: They deserve that clarity and certainty, not the show that is going on at the moment between competing Ministers.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: We suggested it. The Government should implement the recommendations of the Duffy-Walsh report.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I read it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Did he understand it before the election?

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: We heard reports this morning that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government decided to shut down an independent investigation into planning practices in certain local authorities which had been established by his predecessor, John Gormley. Is the Taoiseach aware of this decision and the reasons for it? Will he provide a briefing to Opposition spokespeople as to why...

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: Be careful of gerrymandering.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: This marks the formal end of the Order of Business.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: If the Deputy reads the newspapers he will have access to complete briefings.

State Visits (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is no doubt that both visits were a success and will bring long-term benefits to the country. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that his predecessor, Brian Cowen, was correct in his decision to move ahead with both visits. Deputy Keating commented on the English Market in Cork. That visit revealed, if revelation was necessary, the unique warmth, conviviality and hospitality of the...

State Visits (29 Jun 2011)

Micheál Martin: I was not slow when Minister for Foreign Affairs to point out the obvious success that would ensue on foot of Queen Elizabeth's visit to the City of Cork. Deputy Keating is welcome to the English Market. It caters for all tastes.