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Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He announced that the Government had a plan to impose substantial losses. Is the Taoiseach saying the Minister did not announce that plan?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He announced that he had a plan to impose substantial losses on senior bondholders in Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish Nationwide Building Society. He said at the time, "We do not think the Irish taxpayer should have to redeem what has become speculative investment." I hope the Taoiseach is not about to rewrite this.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is legislation required?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Minister said he had a plan.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach confirm, in line with earlier commitments by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, that the comprehensive spending review will be published in early October?

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has had with, or instructions he has issued to, the officials of the Department of An Taoiseach who serve as a nominee chairing the National Disability Strategy Stakeholders Monitoring Group and the Senior Officials Group on Disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18390/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has held discussions with the Northern Ireland First Minister, Mr. Robinson, regarding the Smithwick tribunal. [18912/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will discuss the interim report of the Smithwick tribunal with any leaders during his planned visit to Northern Ireland. [18913/11]

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any administrative role in overseeing or co-ordinating inquiries undertaken by Departments regarding matters of grave public concern; if, as a matter of course, he requires that his office be notified of changes to the operation of such inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18837/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timetable for the publication and enactment of legislation regarding the judicial pay referendum. [19805/11]

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Before the general election, the Taoiseach not only promised to maintain special needs assistant provision in education but also supported a motion in the House to increase funding for SNAs this year. For the past few months parents of children with special needs have been coming under increasing pressure. Deputies have met many parents who are affected by what is an inflexible approach to...

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Since 1998 there has been radical change, as well as dramatic improvements in mainstreaming special needs education services. For God's sake, what the Taoiseach is saying does not tally with the reality on the ground. It is ridiculous to talk about 475 posts being withheld; why are they being withheld? The school year has started and SNAs are being removed from children. The Government...

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is of no consolation to the parents and no comfort to the schools involved. The Government has an extra €1 billion to €2 billion since it took office, which gives it flexibility; therefore, there is no real need for this. We should have the matter sorted quickly. I appeal to the Taoiseach to stop talking at a level that is completely at variance-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----with the reality as experienced by teachers, parents and, most critically, children in schools. The Government should release the 475 SNA posts being withheld. It can deal with any emergencies that emerge during the year-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----with the flexibility it has been given.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Flexibility is the point regarding emergencies.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did not ask a question. I said, "Release them".

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach claiming credit for that?

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is making a Second Stage speech. This is Leaders' Questions.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He never said that.