Results 15,921-15,940 of 50,683 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: I am still unclear on the legislative timelines. The Taoiseach indicated on the Order of Business to our spokesman, Deputy Troy, that the heads of the child and family agency Bill were approved by the Cabinet last November. It is now June and I am not clear as to whether the Bill will be published before the end of July. It may be useful to ask an all-party committee to consider that Bill...
- Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: I mentioned the 50,000 children who are being minded privately in homes across the country because they were apparently not covered by the initial heads of the Children First Bill. Issues clearly arise in that sector given the breach of trust that has been exposed in the creches under investigation. The issue of when Garda investigations take place is very serious. I acknowledge, to be...
- Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste has just receive a ringing endorsement from Deputy Durkan.
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: I have not been that fast out of the traps this morning.
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: I know. Will the Tánaiste provide time for debate on Nos. b11 and c11? We are not satisfied with the proposal to take them without debate. One relates to an EU-Israel aviation agreement, in which respect significant issues merit debate in plenary session as well as full transparency. The other relates to the referral to joint committee of the Planning and Development (Amendment)...
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, the committee concerned-----
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste might listen to me and respond in so far as-----
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is a political one. The transport committee considered it from the transport perspective-----
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: -----and would not have dealt with the political foreign affairs dimension to the issue, namely, the blockade of Gaza and so on.
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: Those issues would not have been raised by the transport committee. That is my point.
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: I am, but it is reasonable to put to the Tánaiste the suggestion that the committee would have taken a one-dimensional approach to the issue.
- Order of Business (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: That Standing Order must be changed.
- Other Questions: Inland Waterways Development (30 May 2013)
Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for capital investment in Waterways Ireland in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/13]
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: It has been confirmed that the Government is to go ahead with a €500 million regional sewage treatment plant at Clonshaugh. This is a project that has caused considerable concern, anxiety, fear and opposition across north Dublin. More than 700,000 people will allegedly be served by this treatment plant and a 26 km orbital sewer will reach the sea between Baldoyle and the Portmarnock...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: I am disappointed the Taoiseach did not answer the questions I asked, one of which was whether the Minister would meet with the organisations that represent residents across the region. To have 12,000 people objecting is a serious matter. We live in a democracy and the very least the Minister could do is to meet them, particularly given that, as the Taoiseach said, the Minister is providing...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach speaks for the Government.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): International Summits (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will be attending bilaterals or any other meetings when the G8 Summit meets in County Fermanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23663/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): International Summits (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the capacity in which he will be attending the G8 summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26625/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): International Summits (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: There has been some comment in recent days, including today, on Garda security measures at the Border during the G8 summit. It is welcome that the summit is being held on the island. It is potentially very positive for its profile. I hope the opportunity will be used to convey certain issues and points to world leaders. It is an unfortunate reality of these times and global summits that...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): International Summits (11 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: What about Britain?