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Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Government has followed them all.

Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It has followed every one of them.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. Again, the reason I am raising this is because it has not escaped our notice that there have been significant discussions in the US Senate about the Irish tax structure in so far as it relates to foreign direct investment, which is a key issue for employment creation in this country. There have been fairly lengthy discussions and debates, some very partisan, in the House...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: They relate to the issue.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: I wish to contribute on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: We are facing industrial action in our second level schools. Irrespective of what has been said, the Minister for Education and Skills has threatened to sack teachers if they do not abide by the Haddington Road agreement. I would question the constitutionality of treating teachers differently in the staff room in terms of pay and conditions on the basis of the union to which they belong....

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: What about the Chief Whip?

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is promised legislation in the form of the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013. It is there.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is in the context of that legislation that is he asking the question. The Minister, Deputy Howlin, is not-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: We are entitled to raise issues in respect of public appointments.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Minister promised to bring forward legislation. That is what we are asking and nothing else.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: No, but he has a role in other legislation. He is the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. He is the Minister who can bring in legislation-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: This is not personal.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not personal. It is a matter of what is right and wrong-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 55. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister Cameron regarding the public inquiry on the Omagh bombing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39058/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 56. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views regarding the decision of the British government not to hold a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39059/13]

Other Questions: Medical Card Numbers (26 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical cards that have been withdrawn in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40013/13]

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: Leaders' Questions is normally the scene of contentious interchanges. Today I wish to raise an issue not in any contentious or combative way but rather in a spirit of solidarity with the people of Athlone and, in particular, the two young girls from that town who suffered a horrific indecent assault some days ago. This incident has caused deep anger, shock and disbelief, not just across the...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and agree with what he has said. This horrific violation of the innocence of children has spread understandable shock, genuine concern and fear across every community. That is why a comprehensive programme involving different agencies is required in this incident. In addition, we accept that child protection is a core principle that goes to the heart of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Financial Services Sector (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if the Clearing House Group has met recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/13]