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European Council Meetings (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Why did he agree to push ahead without the British Government on board? Did he not see an opportunity to support the British in terms of not needing another treaty? That was our position before the summit. He stated in the Dáil on numerous occasions that he did not think a new treaty was needed because we could do a lot within existing treaties. The fiscal rules do not go to the core of...

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: One thing we all agreed this morning was that the Taoiseach would take questions after tomorrow's statements on the European Council. I ask him to confirm to the House that he will take questions afterwards, because this is a momentous summit with far-reaching implications for the country and for Europe. I take it that the format will be statements followed by questions to the Taoiseach...

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach mean tomorrow?

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: I ask the Taoiseach to stop messing.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: He is.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: I know what the Taoiseach is wishing for.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Sorry?

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach serious?

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is a very misleading statement to the House. The Taoiseach should correct it.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: People will be aghast at what he has said. Guidance counsellors throughout the country will be aghast.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is beyond belief the Taoiseach could say that. It is incredible stuff, and the Minister for Education and Skills is silent.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Circulars will have to be issued on this.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is disgraceful.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: It should be more substantial than previous briefings.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Talk to the Labour Party backbenchers.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the effect of pupil teacher ratio changes in budget 2012 on schools in Cork city and county. [39991/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (13 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the effect of his decision to allow schools to manage guidance provision from within their existing pupil teacher ratio; and the effect of this on schools in Cork city and county. [39992/11]

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach seemed to be confused yesterday about the impact of the budget on DEIS schools and disadvantaged schools. He gave the impression that the pupil-teacher ratios in such schools would not be affected. Yet another needle has been found in the haystack of hidden cuts in this budget. Disadvantaged schools around the country are set to lose 428 teaching posts. The Minister, Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: Who can blame him?

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Micheál Martin: He has first-hand knowledge of the impact this decision will have. At a time when literacy and numeracy are being prioritised by the Department of Education and Skills, it defies logic that supports for literacy and numeracy in DEIS schools are being decimated. It makes no sense. Does the Taoiseach accept that the imposition of these cuts on pupils who need extra support, through no fault...