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Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's answer is not satisfactory in any shape or form.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: This is the appeals document. Appeals were meant to be received in May 2014, but obviously the local elections took place and the grants were not announced until after the elections for obvious reasons. The Taoiseach did not want this out before the local selections because there would have been hell to pay if these 26 organisations knew then. At the end of the appeals document it is...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: I did not say there was not.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: No one said there is any issue with governance.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: No, that is what the Government is doing. It is giving GP-visit cards left, right and centre now. We are talking about €1 million here.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach can bury his head in the sand if that is what he wants to do.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Were representations made by anybody on behalf of some of the organisations? Was there interference?

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach might check that.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is the most novel scheme for learning Irish I have ever heard.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: It is a great scheme: become a Minister and learn Irish.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: An mbeidh teist déanta aige?

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Who will set the exam?

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Finian McGrath might do it.

Tributes on the Retirement of Members of Staff (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: I also wish Norah White a happy retirement. It is some achievement to keep Deputies and Senators fed for 48 years. Good food, particularly early in the morning, can lend itself to a good mood in the Chamber.

Tributes on the Retirement of Members of Staff (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: Norah has made a contribution to a happy mood, although the Ceann Comhairle may not agree, in terms of the demeanour and behaviour of the House at times. Food tastes have changed over the years and I have no doubt Norah could write a book about the different approaches to food adopted by various Deputies from different parts of the country. It is often said that our tribe is known as the...

Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: It was great to see the Minister in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Sunday. He was very gracious in the aftermath of the match, which was a great occasion, as I am sure he will confirm. I have no doubt Cork and Limerick will meet again in Croke Park towards the latter part of the summer.

Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: On the medical reform Bill, the Government did a U-turn on discretionary medical cards and the Taoiseach, speaking on the Order of Business last week, indicated that the Government would provide general practitioner visit cards to everybody aged over 70 years. Approximately 50,000 people aged over 70 do not have a GP visit card or medical card. I understand legislation will be required to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (16 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no weekend availability of MRI scanners at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31948/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the North-South body, Food Safety Promotion Board, not implementing a Labour Court recommendation since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Jul 2014)

Micheál Martin: 659. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is not a 24 hour on call service seven days a week for the MRI scanner in Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32146/14]