Results 16,361-16,380 of 50,683 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: It was used to reduce the deficit.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with the Greek Prime Minister at their recent meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26615/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Chancellor Angela Merkel recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26616/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he attended any bilaterals while attending the May EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26620/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if any papers were circulated by him or any other Prime Minister at the May EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26623/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Within that minute, I also wish to congratulate Deputy Donohoe and welcome his family to the Chamber for what is a significant and privileged day for him and his family. I congratulate him and wish him the best of success in the discharge of his duties.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: I have one straightforward question for the Taoiseach. I am aware he met the Portuguese and Greek Prime Ministers, both of which countries, and Portugal in particular, are still having significant difficulties and challenges. As for Ireland and the ongoing issue pertaining to the retrospective recapitalisation of its banks, I asked whether papers were circulated by the Taoiseach in his...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: He is more chuffed than Deputy Peadar Tóibín.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: What is that?
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is not agreed to. I will not force a vote on this. I again want to articulate our disquiet at the frequent use of guillotines in regard to such Bills. This is an important Bill which will have a very significant impact on many patients and people who will have to attend our public hospitals in the coming months and years. It merits significant debate on Committee Stage, in particular,...
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: In the four weeks since then things have become worse in terms of reform procedures. We see the evidence of that all the time.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: I wrote to the Taoiseach on 3 July in regard to the delay in filling the position of Secretary General Clerk of the Dáil post which is to become vacant on 5 August 2013. The Clerk will retire tomorrow and we might have an opportunity to speak on that. I wrote a lengthy letter to the Taoiseach in which I pointed out that the process relating to the appointment of the Clerk or Secretary...
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: This is a very important issue.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: This is the final opportunity I will have to raise the matter prior to the summer recess.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach write back to me?
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: It has been a month since I wrote to the Taoiseach.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: This is a serious issue.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: Members would like to know how the key administrative position in the House is going to the filled.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: We are not going to be informed as to how it will be filled. That is contrary to everything which has been said to date.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is also contrary to everything the Government indicated would happen.