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Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: The service providers are not in a position to cope.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: They are telling people and every Member this. We know it from the parents of the children who are coming to talk to us.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am asking the Taoiseach to sort out the broader problem and issues so as to avoid this targeting of people with special needs both in school placements and the application of the domiciliary care allowance. The most dreaded word for parents of children with disabilities is "review". Once they see that word-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: -----they get very angry and fearful because it means special and ruthless targeting of people with special needs.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I sent the details to the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, knows that they do not have the money.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I want the system to be changed and it can be.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: The fund was wiped out in its entirety.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: No, I do not.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is rubbish. The Taoiseach got rid of demographic bodies.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is frightening.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, has given a commitment on forthcoming legislation that people who genuinely cannot pay the property tax will be eligible for a waiver or can have it attached against the value of their property. When can we expect legislation to provide a property tax? Also, will the legislation promised by the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, on the...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: Sorry, but could the Taoiseach repeat that please?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: My question relates to the Supplementary Estimate for this year which the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has indicated will be necessary for the Department of Health.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: Sometimes the motions are put without debate. Supplementary Estimates can be taken without debate but I am putting a marker down-----

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not talking about committees but about a plenary session of the Dáil. Can we have a debate on the Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Health?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am requesting that the Estimate be debated in plenary session in the House.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: As leader of the Opposition, I am asking for Government time, in a plenary session of the Dáil, to discuss the Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Health.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I beg your pardon?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: Does that mean the Taoiseach will not provide time for a debate on the Supplementary Estimate?