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Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding preparations for the commemoration of the centenary of the 1916 Rising. [28457/11]

Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he intends making any changes to the annual State commemorations of the 1916 Rising. [28458/11]

Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive reply. I welcome the sentiments he expressed and I look forward to working with him and the Government on ensuring a comprehensive programme of commemoration to open up genuine shared understanding of the different traditions on the island. Does the Taoiseach agree that the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising showed...

Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I do not want to be flippant, but we need to keep an eye on these professional historians. I take it that it will be a broad church. We discussed the 1916 commemoration during a previous Question Time. What is the update on the possibility of the Government working with Dublin City Council in respect of the rebellion's footprint around the GPO and on the streets of Dublin? Between now and...

Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is not good at present.

Commemorative Events (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The role of Dublin City Council is crucial with regard to the zoning of the area as an area of special interest, conservation, preservation and historic importance. It contains a number of historical monuments. I have spoken to members on my party who sit on Dublin City Council and I have asked them to take an initiative on this. If the Government met the officials and authority of Dublin...

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he has reviewed arrangements in place within his Department to consult opposition leaders on matters relating to constitutional reform. [24726/11]

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if, further to his previous commitments in Dáil Éireann, he will detail the nature and extent of consultations with the opposition which will be held before he finalises his proposal for a constitutional convention. [24727/11]

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will detail preparations made for publishing the proposal to establish a constitutional convention. [24728/11]

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have asked three questions.

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I must articulate my concern about the Taoiseach's statement that he will make an announcement after the voting on the constitutional amendments. Six months ago he promised substantive consultations on the proposed convention would take place before a proposal was published. I do not think this is a great way to start. I ask him to confirm his intention to have substantive consultation...

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about corporate donations?

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It needs a constitutional change.

Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: There was a promise of substantial consultation. Written Answers follow Adjournment.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, allegedly abolished the board of the HSE shortly after taking office. Will the Taoiseach outline when the HSE governance Bill will be published?

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about the governance of the HSE in the meantime?

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a complete lack of clarity in response to the questions.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is as convincing as the Taoiseach's pre-election promises.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is a mammoth Bill.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the promised legislation on upward-only rent reviews, which the Minister for Justice and Equality is working on, the Taoiseach suggested at the commencement of his term in office that a facility would be afforded to the Opposition to tease out the principles of Bills in Dáil committees. It appears there have been some constitutional difficulties with this Bill. I invite the...