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Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (1 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made on the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/12]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (1 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will make a statement on the progress made so far with the implementation of the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. [13656/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (1 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 440: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made on the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/12]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (1 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/12]

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach is aware, a transformation has occurred in the treatment of cancer in the past decade, with outcomes and survival rates improving. Skin cancer is very common in Ireland because the majority of people have fair skin. Over 1,200 people were diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2008 alone. Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, but metastatic melanoma is one...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: I do not entirely accept the veracity of the Taoiseach's reply. One of the country's great strengths was its facilitation of breakthrough drugs, particularly in oncology and cardiology. We are known for having this strength because breakthrough drugs become commonplace in time. The European drugs agency approved this treatment across Europe last July and the drug is available in the United...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: It has been known about for the past two years.

Order of Business (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: I raised an issue earlier in respect of the health services. My over-riding sense is that there is an absence of any direction in the health services at the moment. This is principally because the existing governance framework has been arbitrarily disbanded in terms of the HSE board with no alternative put in place. The situation is unsatisfactory. Most commentators and observers remark...

Order of Business (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: That Bill was guillotined.

Order of Business (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Would the Taoiseach ever reply to the e-mails? We are getting thousands of them. They think we are in government.

Order of Business (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: We are getting thousands but I am not in government.

Sale of State Assets (2 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if the working group on the part-privatisation of Bord Gáis will be asked to consider the impact of incorporating Irish Water into it while privatising it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21923/12]

Written Answers — Property Tax: Property Tax (3 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the recent ESRI report on the way property charges should be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21421/12]

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Before the referendum date was set, I said we would favour it not being held in the immediate aftermath of the French presidential election because it had the potential to cause uncertainty. This has happened to a certain degree and needs to be addressed. I ask the Taoiseach to give the House some clarity on the situation. It is fair to say that Mr. Hollande favours balanced budgets and...

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: We would appreciate some specifics on the growth agenda. It is all well to talk about it but we need specific proposals on it and Ireland should be tabling some measures because an opportunity exists now, particularly in terms of something over and above the fiscal treaty. We have consistently argued the fiscal treaty is an essential step for Ireland's recovery but that it needs much more,...

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: It took Deputy Adams long enough to discover dialogue.

Official Engagements (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed an inquiry into the Finucane murder with Prime Minister Cameron at his meeting on 15 March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10582/12]

Official Engagements (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his call for an inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane; if any actions have been taken since his visit to Northern Ireland and London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12194/12]

Official Engagements (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the possibility of a UK Finance Commissioner being appointed with Prime Minister Cameron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15194/12]

Official Engagements (8 May 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach the areas of common interest in relation to the financial sector that were discussed with Prime Minister Cameron at their recent meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15195/12]