Results 19,441-19,460 of 50,830 for speaker:Micheál Martin

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The first question I would like to ask the Minister of State concerns the separation of sovereign debt from bank debt, now that the single supervisory mechanism is in place. The Taoiseach said repeatedly that once that mechanism was in place, Ireland would apply for retrospective recapitalisation. Over two years ago the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is not what was said back then.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax Regime (5 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 28. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the "double Irish" regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37645/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Debt Restructuring (5 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the EU response to date on Ireland's retrospective debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35636/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on justice reform has met recently. [35657/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding reform of Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35201/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the programme for Government commitment on Seanad abolition; if, since the referendum result, he or his Government have plans to reform the Seanad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37627/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 130. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the implementation of the programme for Government particularly in the area of universal health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35596/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 284. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35205/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (11 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 285. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding Irish troops in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/14]

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The rate of population growth among people aged over 65 is nearly double that of the European Union as a whole. It is projected to increase by approximately 20,000 per year between now and 2021. There is a projected increase of 46% in the number aged over 85 between now and 2021. This is a dramatic trend for our health services to meet, particularly if they are to meet the demand for...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I do not know what world the Taoiseach lives in.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: It is because of the Taoiseach's decision last year with the Minister, Deputy Reilly, that we have people waiting. He has stated that admittedly, this represents a reduction in the funding. Demand is increasing and the Taoiseach knows the population trends. It is extraordinary that he would provide for less funding in an area that demands more funding. The Taoiseach will provide hundreds...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Their families are anxious about it. Thousands of euro are being paid by families in some instances.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: It is nothing short of a disgrace. The number of delayed discharges has gone up to 700 now. The number of cute admissions is soaring. It is causing significant dysfunction throughout the health service. It is extraordinary that the Taoiseach would come in here and state that admittedly, this represents a reduction in the funding. The Government must address it. We cannot have people waiting.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: All of this is happening-----

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: -----because the Government took a decision 12 months ago to reduce the funding and we see nothing at present that suggests that any meaningful intervention will take place. It is about priorities.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has established his priorities and has made his decisions. What I want from the Taoiseach is an immediate commitment that this waiting list will be eliminated promptly and that no one will have to wait 15 weeks for fair deal scheme approval. I want that now because the numbers affected have increased from 500 at the beginning of the year to 2,000 now, and there will be 3,000...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: What about the waiting times?

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is merely reading notes. Would he answer the question?