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Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste is the Deputy Leader of the Government.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am sure he has some say.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: In light of what was said on the "News at One" on RTE radio, that would not appear to be the case. Seán O'Rourke was obliged to correct the Tánaiste.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Who talks to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton? She appears to have her finger on the pulse to a greater degree than her colleagues.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Labour stated that it would do its own thing in respect of this matter and Fine Gael had a different policy.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Of course it was not possible. Neither was it possible to introduce any of the exemptions that were promised.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Government has done no preparatory work. It has merely introduced the household charge.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: What about an extension?

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I note that last week a commitment was made to introduce legislation to provide for a constitutional amendment for voting rights for emigrants in a presidential election. The Tánaiste was reported as saying he favoured constitutional change in order that emigrants can be enabled to vote in this country's elections, and initially in a presidential election. Is the Government in a position...

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am seeking clarity on what the Government is proposing in terms of amendments to the Constitution. Ministers are announcing whatever suits the particular audience to which they are speaking in terms of amendments to the Constitution-----

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: -----great constitutional reform and putting together a convention to discuss whether one can vote at the age of 17 years as opposed to 18 years.

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not asking that we discuss them. It is reasonable to ask if we can have a programme. We have a programme for Government and I ask that someone please outline what the Government will do in the next 12 or 18 months instead of making a series of announcements that never see the light of day and have far less substance than when they were originally communicated by the Government.

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I missed it too, although I had representatives at it.

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach stated the two issues I raised would be addressed in the first 12 months.

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I note the Tánaiste's use of the word "total".

Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: What is the position on the referendum on the Seanad?

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (21 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the details of the agri environment options scheme 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14622/12]

Referendum on Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (27 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Tánaiste for the clarity and information he has provided to the House in regard to the timing of the referendum on the European fiscal treaty. As I have stated previously, Fianna Fáil will be supporting ratification of the treaty and insertion of the subsection into our Constitution and will be campaigning on the basis that we believe this is good for Ireland and the eurozone....

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Last week in this House, the Tánaiste acknowledged that there have been difficulties, including communications difficulties, with the payment of the household charge. On reflection, he will have to agree that what he said probably represents one of the understatements of the year. Unfortunately, the entire project has been a bit of a debacle. It has rightly been described today in a...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is not just utility bills. It is not just the kind of sense that "we are watching you and we are going to get you". It is not just the "you can run but you can't hide" approach. He has added to that now. This week, we were told that local authority officials would be knocking on doors to collect the charge. No one really or seriously believes that is a good idea. In fairness to the...