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Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has not really addressed the question I asked, which related to his activities on interfaith dialogue. I asked him to make a statement on the question of any meetings he has had with religious orders. The bottom line is that it is incomprehensible that the education situation, in so far as it applies to minority religions, would not be a core part of that dialogue. Has the...

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not talking about structured dialogue. I got very little from this exchange because the Taoiseach has not answered my questions. This is a very serious issue for those concerned. Has the Taoiseach discussed the matter with any of the churches and will he agree to meet representatives of the minority religions on this issue?

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he met the Vice President of China on his recent visit; if he will report on his visit to China on a trade mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10580/12]

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the meeting he had with the Vice President of China and other Chinese Government members; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19795/12]

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked two questions on the Taoiseach's visit to China, which I welcome. As he said, a relationship has been developing over 30 years. He would have to acknowledge also that the Asia strategy of 1999 represented a very significant expansion and upscaling of the nature of the relationship between this country and China. I recall that back in 1999, two-way trade was worth approximately...

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: One of the key issues for the future is the two-way relationship in education. We need to provide more opportunities for students in Ireland to study Mandarin, particularly at second level. The Confucius institutes have been established but have substantive discussions been entered into with the Chinese authorities regarding a joint programme to facilitate student participation in...

Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Our ambassador to China is the greatest example of all.

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Fleming, who is taking this Bill on behalf of our party, has indicated to me that quite a substantial number of amendments have arrived late in the day and adequate time has not been allowed for discussion of these amendments to allow an understanding of their full implications. More time is required, given the number of amendments and the lateness of their arrival. This represents a...

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Why is it being taken now, anyway?

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed.

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and commend him on that action.

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I remind Deputy Buttimer the Ceann Comhairle is independent-----

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: -----and has the best interests of the Members of Parliament at heart. Deputy Buttimer should not be so angry. I do not know why he is heckling so much or why he seems so agitated.

Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: This represents a substantive change to the Bill. The reason the motion is being tabled is because the amendments introduced were not contemplated by the original Bill. They were outside the scope of the original Bill and that is not good enough in the context of a debate that is being guillotined on Second, Committee, Report and Final Stages. This is shoddy treatment of Members of the...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made on the National Plan for Social Inclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13653/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/12]