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Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: As the Taoiseach knows, the legislation was rammed through this time last year. That was a disaster and consequences arose. I do not understand why the Government is suppressing Topical Issue matters. The Members of the House, irrespective of their parties or position as Independents, are entitled to raise Topical Issue matters. I did not realise that the Government was axing Topical...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: We had already had about six hours of debate. We had the Order of Business six hours after starting business. We had Leaders' Questions at about 5.30 p.m. The entire thing was farcical.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I know, but it is about reform of the House, how we do business and how we present ourselves to the public.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: We are not doing it well. The Taoiseach is not doing it well.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Government is getting rid of a legitimate mechanism that parliamentarians use to raise issues.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is a bit of a dictator. That is the problem.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is being a bit of a dictator.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: In the light of last night's "Prime Time" report, will the Taoiseach indicate the status of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, which went to select committee last December but has not since been progressed? It is a long time in the system at this stage. Second, will the Taoiseach indicate the status of the review that was to take place of the fair deal scheme? It is...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that, but it is frustrating that this so often is the response in regard to legislation on health matters.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: There should be no waiting list.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: It is not good enough.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that and I wish the Ceann Comhairle a happy Christmas.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Tá an ceart aige. The Deputy is right.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Minister is already reviewing legislation that was only just passed.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Minister would want to hurry up because we are running out of time.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Digital Strategy Implementation (11 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the discussions on digital participation and inclusion at the British Irish Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46815/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Policy (11 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 144. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla has notified Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service of its funding for 2015 yet; if the funding will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47631/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Oversight (11 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if concerns have been expressed to her or her Department regarding the leaving certificate construction studies syllabus, specifically the project work where there is concern that plagiarism of previous projects can be easily done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47695/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (11 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will introduce the newly drafted architectural technology syllabus to the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47696/14]

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I am sure we all agree that the appalling, heartbreaking and barbaric attack on more than100 children in Pakistan by the Taliban is something that demands a response from our Parliament possibly in the form of a common motion of condemnation. The enormity of that tragedy defies any rational thinking.