Results 16,101-16,120 of 50,683 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's reply is not clear regarding whether there will be a referendum. What he has said gives confusing signals in that regard. The Oireachtas inquiry provided for in the Bill introduced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, does not have the powers to bring non-officeholders to account or to make any adverse findings regarding the behaviour in...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: That is what is happening. This person has engaged with the bank and sought to find a resolution mechanism with the bank, but there was no response.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The point is that the banks have not changed. There is no confidence among the public in the capacity of the banks to deal fairly with the thousands of people in mortgage arrears because of the change in the code of practice and the change in the legislation which essentially gives carte blanche to the banks and puts them in the driving seat. I am not the only person saying that. People at...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is not happening.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Central Bank has said it cannot be prescriptive on this. It does not have the powers that are suggested.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Central Bank does not have the power to instruct the banks on this.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: There are.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach a parliamentary question on this matter and he told an untruth in here on that one.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: There is a Government memorandum on it.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: We found out that the Taoiseach was telling an untruth in the House about the shredding of documents. He told an untruth in here and he is now at it again.
- Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday saw the publication of a major report pertaining to proposed water charges. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, has indicated his intention to introduce water charges in January 2014 and to repair leakages at the same time. The report yesterday indicated that Irish Water will be seeking hundreds of millions of euro to deal with the...
- Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Rightly so.
- Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: We are talking about the problems of the Kilgarvan Post Office.
- Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. I also welcome the generally restrained and constructive tone in which the debate has been conducted so far in this House. I have said from the start that Fianna Fáil will not treat this issue as a political football. It is a complex, sensitive and personal issue which has been actively debated for...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European External Action Service (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the European External Action Service is effective in its mandate as the European Union's diplomatic corps; his views on the European Parliament’s report that criticises the EEAS over its management structure and appointment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30798/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about the lack of progress on the Narrow Water Bridge; if he has discussed this matter with Prime Minister Cameron or President Barroso; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23844/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Annual Reports (27 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current financial position of CIÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/13]
- Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: Last Thursday, the Central Statistics Office, CSO, confirmed that Ireland was back in recession. GDP has decreased for three quarters in a row. Since last summer, the economy has fallen by 1.8%, the largest fall over three quarters since 2009. We are facing a perfect storm, with decreasing exports due to a co-ordinated austerity programme across Europe that Ireland has continued to support...
- Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: What does the Taoiseach and Government intend to do about this situation, given that the existing policy programme being followed is clearly not working, either at EU level or domestically? Domestic demand is flat and consumer spending continues to fall. The strategy is not working, so I would like the Taoiseach to outline to the House what he intends to do about it.
- Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response, but I am somewhat concerned about what is almost a denial by him of the CSO figures. The Central Statistics Office is an independent organisation that has given us the figures that show the economy is back in recession. There is no other way around that. I do not know if the Taoiseach is correct in saying that it is not consistent with tax figures,...