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Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: What is the Government hiding? What is the HSE hiding? Why is the Department hiding very basic facts that the people are seeking? The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, sought the facts three months ago in a letter to the Minister, Deputy James Reilly, when he told him to get personally involved in sorting out the budget. The House would like to know what...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach at least allow a full presentation by the Minister for Health to the Dáil on the financial crisis in the health service in order that we can be told, openly and honestly, what the Government's approach will be in dealing with the crisis? If the Minister is willing to take suggestions from across the House, such an engagement would facilitate this, but we must at least...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach two questions which he did not answer.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is par for the course for him that he does not answer questions and instead filibusters. He avoided answering the two basic questions I asked him. I asked if, in terms of the budget overrun, he would facilitate an open and transparent debate in the House during which the Minister for Health would make a full presentation on the crisis in the finances of the health service.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I do not know whether the Taoiseach has chosen to ignore the problem or whether the Government is in denial about it. I am not inventing the figures; they were provided yesterday, formally and officially, and paint a picture of a problem that has been getting worse from the beginning of the year. The reason is the Minister for Health introduced a budget 12 months ago that was built on sand...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I was Minister for Health and Children eight years ago.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I will accept whatever Government Deputies say, as I do not care what they say about the past at this stage.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach ensure such a debate is held in the House? A concerted attempt is being made to hide information and prevent it from coming out. It is prevalent across the Government and has been reflected at committees, especially the Committee of Public Accounts, in dealing with a number of issues recently. To return to the second question, will the Taoiseach ensure all documentation...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am referring to the health service.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is a rare occurrence.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The House is discussing the arts and philanthropy today.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: He also wrote to the Minister for Health.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked for a debate on health. Will the Government publish all the documentation on primary care centres? Why can we not have a debate on the health service in plenary session? We are not getting answers. Will the Government publish the documentation I seek?

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I want answers to my questions.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is making a mockery of Leaders' Questions. He refuses to answer any of my questions.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is a disgrace.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: He was in Gardiner Street when the printing machines were-----

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is not true. That is a myth that Deputy Howlin is perpetuating. It is just political rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have a sense of humour.

Order of Business (10 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am unsure whether the Taoiseach read the Irish Examiner this morning but there is an interesting headline: "Child benefit scare tactics 'hit economy'". It refers to and accurately reports the comments of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, to the effect that the various kite flying exercises that have gone on have damaged consumer confidence to the extent...