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Order of Business (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: We had an industrial relations (amendment) Bill already.

Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil consequent on the death on 10 June 2011 of Deputy Brian Lenihan, a Member for the Constituency of Dublin West. It is with a true sense of sadness that I move the writ occasioned by the passing of a...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role he will play in preparing for Ireland's Presidency of the EU in 2013; and if this role will increase following the transfer of responsibility for EU co-ordination from his Department. [21421/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his role in co-ordinating Ireland's next Presidency of the EU Council. [24708/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the involvement he has in respect of the preparations for the 2013 Presidency of the European Council. [24724/11]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the role to be played by his Department in Ireland's Presidency of the European Council. [26099/11]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail preparations made by him regarding the review of cross-Border institutions. [24720/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail any Europe related publication which he intends issuing in the next 12 months. [24709/11]

Written Answers — EU Budget: EU Budget (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance his approach in the coming months to discussions with other Heads of State or Government regarding the new EU Budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18910/11]

Written Answers — EU Budget: EU Budget (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has submitted any documents to the European Commission or European Council regarding the next EU Budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to contact other Heads of State or Government regarding the issue of bank bondholders during the next three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18842/11]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will host in his Department or elsewhere meetings connected with the quarterly review by the troika of Ireland's financial assistance package. [20074/11]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the instructions he has given to staff of his Department in relation to the review of the financing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20073/11]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance if any personnel in his Department are involved in preparations for meetings with the EU-IMF regarding their support for Ireland. [26101/11]

Written Answers — Economic Policy: Economic Policy (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to table any papers regarding economic matters for consideration by other Heads of State or Government. [19801/11]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the report of the third review of the financing programme completed last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21422/11]

Written Answers — European Court of Auditors: European Court of Auditors (4 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to Ireland's nomination for our seat at the European Court of Auditors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21416/11]

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Last week a completely different version of NewERA was announced. We have now learned this new version of NewERA, with the strategic investment fund, will be established as a branch of the National Treasury Management Agency on a non-statutory basis. I suggest to the Taoiseach that this represents a fundamental breach of a clear promise given by his party prior to the general election. In...

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: We are now looking at a totally different NewERA - basically, a senior executive, notably appointed without any interview being held or without the position being opened up to outside competition to take control of strategic State assets. More fundamental is the change in approach to key strategic assets and State companies such as the ESB, Bord na Móna, Coillte, Bord Gáis Éireann and...

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It could, for example, lead to serious underinvestment in the energy grid. Tremendous investment is taking place as a result of the efforts of State companies. Does the Taoiseach agree that this fundamental change in approach to strategic State assets is flawed?