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- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: What is the country's position?
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: That would require a referendum.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: A referendum would be required in order to alter the structure of the ESM.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I was referring to the ESM.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should withdraw that implication. That is not the issue.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I am offended by the Taoiseach's implications.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: The numbers have been cut back.
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he has made with the political parties in Northern Ireland in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16219/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when the next British Council meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19796/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach when the next North South Ministerial Council meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19797/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to visit Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21312/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings he has attended in relation to north south cooperation recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the issues that will be discussed at the forthcoming North South Ministerial Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24826/12]
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I have tabled five of the 11 questions being taken together. The reply illustrates a certain sense of drift in North-South relations. I get no sense of urgency or active engagement between the Governments on the North-South agenda. In concrete terms there is no real urgency in pushing co-operation forward or in fulfilling the potential of the...
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: I remain unconvinced by that answer. The entire North-South agenda needs a fresh initiative, fresh engagement and an injection of additionality to what we have experienced to date. The former Taoiseach and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, made clear commitments to the A5 and A8 projects some years ago, but they have been somewhat diluted since. This is a great pity. Regarding the review...
- Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: On the Taoiseach's response on the fiscal question, does he agree that the constitutional relationship between Ireland and Great Britain lies at the heart of the matter? Ultimately, the fiscal framework that governs Northern Ireland stems from the constitutional framework. The Good Friday Agreement was an advance in terms of sharing, the North-South bodies and the totality of relationships...
- Official Engagements (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach the issues he discussed at his recent meeting with Democratic Leader Ms Nancy Pelosi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16242/12]
- Official Engagements (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Former Speaker Pelosi has been a constant friend of Ireland and her and her friends in the Irish Caucus have never wavered in their support for the peace process and for economic activity and development in the country. She had close relations with the last Government and with President Obama. I also was glad to have the opportunity to meet her. One of the important bilateral issues between...
- Official Engagements (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: That is not the question I asked.
- Official Engagements (19 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Week after week, the Taoiseach comes in and says he has taken the opportunity to raise issues with foreign leaders or to update them. We take it these leaders would be aware of all the issues from the briefing notes they get. I asked about one of the big issues but any time someone from the Government meets someone from the US Government, this is the one question no one will ask: did...