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Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is in order.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I seek the guidance of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on this. This is a serious matter. A significant scandal is involved to a certain extent. I am not referring to the rights or wrongs of progressing a tribunal. At issue fundamentally is that the Taoiseach and the Minister were asked to provide any background materials or documents that gave rise to the Minister's decision to change the...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is not addressing my core point. The Members debated the amendment to the terms of reference in the absence of any knowledge of the deepest concerns held by the judge about the Minister's actions. That is the point. One can argue the merits and demerits of the other points and anything else after that but I am adverting to the net point. Why was the documentation withheld...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am not putting down a question. It is improper behaviour.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Minister will close the doors on him. One should not go back too far in the records.

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of any texts relating to reform of the European Central Bank which he has circulated to other EU leaders at any point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has tabled any measures at the European Council or Eurogroup concerning the reform of the European Cental Bank. [16290/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the nature and duration of all discussions he held with Mr. Mario Draghi previous to agreeing to his appointment as president of the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the connections he has had with Mr. Mario Draghi prior to agreeing to his nomination as president of the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18389/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is proposing regarding the handling by EU heads of State and Government of appointments to the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18395/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the contacts he has had with other European leaders regarding the appointment of the next president of the European Central Bank. [15005/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has tabled any proposals regarding the work of the European Central Bank as part of the discussions regarding the appointment of its next president. [15006/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the contacts he has had with persons who may be seeking the position of president of the European Central Bank. [15007/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail discussions which he held with nominees for the position of president of the European Central Bank prior to the European Council's decision on this matter. [16289/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Representatives: Departmental Representatives (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the instructions he has given to the officers of his Department who represent him on the groups dealing with Ireland's position on the next EU budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18387/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Representatives: Departmental Representatives (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the representatives from the Department of the Taoiseach who sit on the tax strategy group. [18391/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements he has made for fulfilling the role proposed for him in the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011 in resolving issues of relative competencies between the him and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. [17285/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated savings that will be achieved from the abolition of the closed rule agreement in respect of the school transport scheme; and his plans to reverse this decision which is due to be implemented at the beginning of the next school term. [18254/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will meet with a representation of parents from a school (details supplied) in County Cork to discuss the proposed changes in the school transport scheme for their children, 70% of whom avail of the scheme. [18255/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he could lay before Dáil Éireann all documents pertaining to the closed school rule agreement together with the actual agreement. [18256/11]