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European Council: Statements (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: -----of the various summits have been very high for the people of Europe.

European Council: Statements (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The citizens of Europe cannot afford another summit of brave words but timid action.

European Council: Statements (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: This would be a betrayal of them and the great cause of peace and prosperity among the nations of Europe.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — endorsing the positive contribution that a thriving arts and culture sector makes to Irish society as a whole; — acknowledging the value of our cultural heritage; — recognising the impact on the economy and jobs of our wider arts sector, contributing €4.7 billion to the economy and directly and indirectly supporting 79,000 jobs; — noting that in the...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yet the Minister-----

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: No we did not. We set it out at the beginning.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: And appointed boards.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: No, I made it very clear.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is within the Minister's capacity to change policy. I am quite entitled to reflect that the Minister should do it.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have listened to the debate. I understand the Minister's "speak" very well. The Minister should use the opportunity to tell us what he is going to do.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Be tolerant of debate.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Keep the boards and be tolerant.

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (26 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he is ensuring that policies, in education in particular are socially inclusive and fair as outlined in the Strategy Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27695/12]

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Government established a special Cabinet committee on mortgage arrears. We have had the Keane report. There has been much soul-searching as part of the attempt to provide answers to the 118,000 people who are in significant mortgage arrears of over 90 days. The Irish Examiner summed up yesterday's rushed press conference very well when it referred to it as a "newsless news conference"....

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: In many ways, it sums up the Government's approach, which is really more about spin than about substance.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: This serious issue affects people in mortgage arrears. I would like to mention something that was not announced yesterday. It did not merit a Government press release or press conference. Last week, the Minister, Deputy Burton, commenced a statutory instrument and laid it before the House. It was buried in Iris Oifigiúil. Essentially, it begins the phasing out and cutting of mortgage...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Where is the social solidarity? How can the Labour Party stand over the phasing out and ending of the mortgage interest supplement scheme, which has been of benefit to 19,000 families?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: We all know that figure has jumped significantly in the last two years.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is likely to jump again. The low-income families that have been able to avail of this scheme will no longer be in a position to do so. They will have to deal with the banks first. They will have to make payments for 12 months before they will be considered for the mortgage interest supplement scheme. The Taoiseach briefed the banks yesterday, but he would not brief this House or the...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: We have tabled a notice asking for the statutory instrument in question to be annulled. Will the Taoiseach agree to annul the instrument, which will make it much more difficult for low-income families to apply for mortgage interest supplement relief in the future?