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- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: This is a serious issue.
- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday, I saw slipped into one of the newspapers, in some inspired act by some representative of the Government, that the Seanad referendum will not take place this year. The Taoiseach had given earlier indications to the House that it definitely would take place. Will he confirm when he expects the legislation leading to a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad to come before the House?
- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was definite all along that it would be held this year. Do I take it from his reply that it will not be held this year?
- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: But, Taoiseach-----
- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach needs to be far more up-front with the Dáil. The situation is reaching farcical proportions. There is complete uncertainty.
- Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: At least I have a position. It is difficult to know what is the Minister's.
- Written Answers — Paramilitary Groups: Paramilitary Groups (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the threat from paramilitary groups has eased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13655/12]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, in view of the fact that he has responsibility for policy on Northern Ireland, if there has been any developments in relation to the disappeared in Northern Ireland; if this was discussed at recent meetings in Dublin or London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13817/12]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been any developments in relation to the disappeared in Northern Ireland; if this issue was discussed at recent meetings in Dublin or London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12197/12]
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if there were discussions on European banks releasing new credit to businesses across Europe in order to encourage growth; the details that were discussed, particularly in the context of the further half billion euro being injected as part of the three year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13492/12]
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline all of the meetings at which he has asked the European Union for assistance in dealing with Ireland's banking bailout; if he will provide an update on the progress made on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13487/12]
- Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (13 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality how he proposes to enhance the Irish role in EU judicial and home affairs co-operation as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10755/12]
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: In the past few weeks there have, to say the least, been mixed messages from the Government in regard to Ireland's obligations on the promissory note issue. As the Taoiseach knows, the promissory note mechanism was created and agreed as banks were not allowed to fail. Depositors needed to be protected and no other European Union facility existed at the time to facilitate the...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: Could the Taoiseach confirm to the House what exactly he has been looking for? Has the Government formally sought a deal that would involve, for example, extending the obligation over 30 years? Is it seeking a write-down of the money owed to the Irish Central Bank? I ask the Taoiseach to answer those basic questions. Can he confirm that the commentary by the Minister, Deputy Burton, in...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not answer the question I asked. Has the Government formally sought a deal that would involve extending the obligation over 30 years or is it seeking a write down of the money owed to the Irish Central Bank? It is technical, complex and sensitive, but boils down to that fundamental question. The Opposition cannot be accused of raising expectations. The only people who...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: They should shut up and allow the negotiations to run their course, if this is what the Taoiseach wants. He should not be messing around over this issue. Will the Taoiseach confirm that the paper will be published? Has he sought an extension of the obligation over 30 years or is he seeking a write-down of the money owed to the Irish Central Bank?
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Government is telling everybody else, however. Every morning on the front page of The Irish Times, the Irish Independent and the Irish Examiner, Ministers are saying, "Here is the deal."
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: What about the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton?
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should tell that to his colleagues. They have done so.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2012)
Micheál Martin: What about a write-down?