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Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: These are the issues that go to the heart of a comprehensive spending review and an informed debate in society and the Dáil.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is deliberately hiding that information and preventing the publication of the spending review in isolation. Both he and the Minister promised in this House that it would be complete by September.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: On 22 June he stated: "We face many challenges, all of which will be spelled out clearly as we unveil the full truth in the context of the comprehensive spending review."

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Why will the Taoiseach not publish the comprehensive spending review in isolation and in advance of the completion of the three plan or budgetary process?

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: No, it is not.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: My interest lies in spending issues. I have been attending meetings up and down the country to deal with special needs, cut backs and posts being held back.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Last week the Taoiseach stated to the Dáil: "A comprehensive review of expenditure has commenced and is practically complete."

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: These are the Taoiseach's words. He should treat this House with respect.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Words mean nothing to the Taoiseach. He says whatever words come to his mouth. There is no consistency.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: What does "practically" mean?

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am determined to get some decent answers.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: For clarification, what was publicly informed?

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the work undertaken by him in recent months regarding the promotion of inter-faith dialogue. [26094/11]

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the new initiatives he is planning for the next 12 months regarding the promotion of inter-faith dialogue. [26095/11]

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach will be aware, minority religions have long seen their ability to offer schools, and particularly schools of their faiths, as central to protecting their existence in our country. They have been scared of the agenda, as announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, of transferring 50% of schools away from religious patronage. Did this come up in...

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach answered the question at the end. I know the policy. I simply stated that it is a matter of concern to the minority churches and asked did the Taoiseach discuss it with them, and he stated he did not discuss it with them and did not offer reassurances. Minority churches are equally concerned about and sensitive to changes in school staffing and school funding models, and they...

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: What was discussed?

Departmental Correspondence (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach raised an issue in his speech on the Cloyne report. As Head of Government, the Taoiseach made specific points about the behaviour of a separate state. We have all gone on the record to criticise the response and record of the church on the abuse of children. When we make assertions, we have to be willing to do more than simply say we stand over them. The Taoiseach's...

Departmental Correspondence (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: We all agree that the church and the Vatican, in particular, were not sufficiently proactive down through the years in response to the issue of child abuse and child sexual abuse, in particular. I established the Laffoy-Ryan commission to examine industrial schools. I established the Ferns inquiry, which revealed horrific abuse of children. The aspect of the Cloyne issue about which I am...

Northern Ireland Issues (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach his contacts with political leaders in Northern Ireland in the period since 21 July 2011. [24717/11]