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Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----because it is not happening.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: There was no legislation on the bank guarantee at-----

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: He has not been.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: It has nothing to do with that.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, on a point of order-----

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. I think there should be a debate on this particular issue and I am at a loss as to why a debate in plenary session was not facilitated. Our general concern with the order of the day and the manner in which the business of the House has been organised is a very fundamental one. I am not lecturing anyone. I am simply saying the way Members of the House are being treated is...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Minister has used words like "discommode" and "inconvenience". This is not about inconveniencing anyone. I will be in Leinster House all day. It makes no difference to me what time the House sits. The issue is the manner in which the Dáil and the Members are being treated. There was a lack of courtesy and proper engagement with Opposition leaders and finance spokespeople last...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: As other Deputies have said, Opposition Whips have had no say in the scheduling of business or in what should be discussed today. The Whips on this side of the House were not invited to make any suggestions and no opportunity was provided to this side of the House to say we should discuss the negotiations that are taking place today. There will be a press conference in relation to that, but...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: The legislation on the bank guarantee was passed in broad daylight over a number of days. Deputy Durkan and others voted for it. Not only did they vote for it but their leader, now Taoiseach, wanted it extended to cover other banks that were not covered by it. There should be debate on the proposal for dealing with No. 10. Why will there not be debate on this?

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: We emailed the Chief Whip.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: I am quite entitled to request a plenary session of the House.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: And the Minister has.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: I am not disagreeing with this proposal but I wish to comment on it. It relates to Topical Issues. Today's most topical issue is the potential for a negotiated deal on the promissory note. Surely there should be provision of time to discuss that issue today.

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: The position of the Fianna Fáil Party, which has been absolutely consistent from the very start, is that Ireland deserves a significant easing of the burden of bank related debt. Over the past two years, the European Union and European Central Bank have radically changed their policies towards dealing with failing banks. Today, states are able to close down banks and burn bondholders...

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----with his more pragmatic approach to the European Central Bank, ECB. This has changed the atmosphere across Europe and the external perception of it. Last year's existential crisis in the eurozone has eased considerably. It is not out of the woods yet, but it is in a significantly better position than it was. The banking union was agreed last June. It has been a significant...

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----notwithstanding his difficulties with other political leaders in the Cabinet who undoubtedly conspired and combined to frustrate his efforts-----

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----with their belated rush to claim a preliminary victory and so on.

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: We should also acknowledge the work of the Central Bank Governor, Professor Honohan, on Ireland's behalf-----

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----and the fact that his job was made much more difficult by the behaviour of many Ministers who should have kept silent as he went about his difficult task.