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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: This is not Leader's Questions.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: My question relates to the national broadband plan. Imagine has said that it can service up to 45% of the national broadband map. The Taoiseach stated last week that Imagine was causing a delay or that its challenge to the Government's map had caused a delay in respect of the plans relating to broadband. He also stated that objections or observations had been lodged with the commission in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Not true.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is wrong.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I do not think the first part of the Taoiseach’s reply was appropriate. I did not delve into any personal situation.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I said the death of Timmy Hourihane revealed the fragility and vulnerability of people who are homeless. I do not believe in blaming the victim of this attack.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I think the Taoiseach was wrong in his emphasis in his reply. My presentation was about the wider issue. When Cork City Council’s budget for homelessness has gone from about €100,000 to €3 million in four years, what does that tell the Government? That was my point. Is it to keep throwing money at the same solutions? It tells me the Taoiseach is not getting the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: There is a lack of urgency around the issue. Existing solutions have clearly failed. That is demonstrable in terms of the numbers. That is the point I am trying to make. Caitríona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners is right. We need more homes, we need more treatment centres and we need more support services. At present, the response is not up to scale in terms of the issue we face.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The savage death of Timmy Hourihane in Cork city over the weekend reveals the continuing and worsening homelessness crisis in our society. Our sympathies go out to Mr. Hourihane's family and friends. The nature of his death illustrates the fragility and vulnerability of many homeless people. There is a growing fear factor, whether it is in terms of safety in hostels, in tents or on the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 101. To ask the Taoiseach if the European Union (Withdrawal) (No.2) Act 2019 was discussed when he met Prime Minister Johnson recently. [41960/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Compact Treaty (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance if he and his officials read the analysis piece by a person (details supplied) on the fiscal treaty and the 2012 referendum in particular; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42006/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his officials have been in discussion with the EU regarding the cost of airline fuel; if it will be increased.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42254/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 536. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation in 2020 for the Dunkettle roundabout works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42343/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 649. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the type of funding that an organisation (details supplied) receives from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41621/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (10 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 284. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to designate An Sruthán Pier, Carraroe, County Galway as a cultural heritage asset; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41592/19]

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. During the past three and half years, the Brexit process in Britain has degenerated into a shambles. This has been driven by the machinations of the hardline Brexiteers who are increasingly unconcerned with the damage they have inflicted and will continue to inflict on their own country and on the rest of Europe. During the referendum, it was already...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should ask whoever wrote his speech.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: We waited for years until it was done in Scotland and now we are not doing it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not flag it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: It happens once a year and I am not the author of it. I raise the issue of the prevalence of drug abuse in our society, which is at an all-time high. We all know people in our communities who are addicted or who have lost loved ones through addiction. The latest statistics from the Health Research Board are alarming. Between 2010 and 2017, some 63,000 cases presented for treatment of...