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Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is much appreciated. I have a question about promised legislation on the fiscal treaty. Given the earlier announcement about a referendum, I ask the Taoiseach to outline to the House whether he intends to establish a forum within the House to discuss this matter in greater detail. When will the Referendum Commission be appointed? When is the fiscal responsibility Bill to be...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach consider a special sub-committee of the Committee on European Affairs to consider the treaty and the referendum Bill? There is a need for detailed all-party discussion with a view to getting a grip on the treaty.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the process of verification for mileage claims by Ministers in respect of their duties is sufficiently robust; his plans to review the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the sectorial transitional team plans and service implications following the exodus of 6,600 public servants at the end of February will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9363/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered deferring some of the pending public sector retirements particularly from maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6385/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views that there should be more co-operation in relation to roster flexibility in the context of the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7781/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views and if he will provide an update on the Croke Park agreement implementation. [7787/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met recently with the social partners in relation to the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7783/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the future of the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5153/12]

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has finalised his plans in relation to the sale of State assets and in particular the possible investment on job creation from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5155/12]

Written Answers — Innovation Initiatives: Innovation Initiatives (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views regarding Ireland's latest ranking on the European innovation table; the actions he is taking to ensure that innovation policy is being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9362/12]

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday there were reports from the retail sector that sales were down a dramatic 3.7% on the previous month. Consumer confidence is obviously down but the announcement of the weak January figures is concerning given that it is the traditional sales month and there is normally a bounce in January. For example, this time last year there was an increase in sales. The retail sector and IBEC...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach bring forward similar proposals to the car scrappage scheme which, everyone accepts, had an impact on that sector? The ESRI has warned that retail sales will decline again in 2012. Can the Taoiseach outline what the Government will do to protect jobs in this sector? There is no town across Ireland not experiencing serious issues on this front.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Under the original troika agreement, there was to be a 1% increase in 2013 and a further 1% increase in 2014, but there was to be no increase in 2012. The Taoiseach decided, in his wisdom, to increase it by 2% in 2012. I find that incredible. With the greatest respect, the Taoiseach's head must be in the sand for him to suggest there have been no jobs lost in the retail sector.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Thousands of jobs have been lost in the retail sector. Recently, Members from both sides raised the loss of jobs at La Senza and there is no town in Ireland where there are not shops closed on every street. However, the Taoiseach has come out with the statement that no jobs have been lost in the retail sector. That is an incredible statement to make. He also said that prices are going...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: The point is that if the Taoiseach does not even see the reality on the ground, in terms of jobs lost and increasing pressures on people in the retail sector, there is no hope for the sector in the months ahead.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: It was not the time for it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is not doing it.

Tributes to Staff Members (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I will briefly add to what was a very eloquent and deserved tribute by the Taoiseach to Dick Caffrey and Noel Kelly. I have been a Member of this House for some years and I acknowledge their quiet efficiency, the dignity they brought to the task at all times and their unfailing good humour. They have performed a wonderful public service. On a personal level, I am very grateful for the...

Order of Business (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I presume an overlap in the debate, within reason, will be permitted.