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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: There are issues with how we assemble as a Dáil. We need to have a deeper look at this in the context of the public health advice. The Ceann Comhairle sent a letter, helpfully-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Ceann Comhairle forwarded to us a helpful letter from Professor Cormican last week.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: That will be a study in itself in years to come by politicians and public health students - you name it - because it is a masterpiece of writing.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: I refer in particular to the last part, in which the professor reminded us he had always understood that it was we who set the rules for him, rather than he setting the rules for us, but the correspondence was striking. It stated there was no public health advice anywhere that suggested a two-hour limit for meetings but rather that it was an issue of contact tracing, which the professor then...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 793. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific guidelines have been circulated to each sporting organisation on the communication of public health information to their members and players with regard to clubs reopening and continued restrictions on members from outside a 5km radius and cocooning members. [7589/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 794. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if guidance has been issued to sporting clubs and organisations on the way in which to implement public health guidelines within such clubs and organisations. [7590/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 795. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/20]

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (21 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: Over nearly three months now more than 2,000 people have lost their lives on this island as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our first thoughts today must be with their friends and loved ones as well as those who are still fighting the virus. It is almost too terrible to contemplate what would have happened if we, as a society, had ignored the threat and carried on as normal. There is...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the latest EU Council meeting and the issues that were discussed. [5550/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken directly to other EU leaders recently about the Covid-19 crisis and associated issues. [5551/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Prime Minister Johnson recently; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [5552/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the number of non-Civil Service staff recruited by his Department since 1 February 2020. [5553/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 563. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a company (details supplied) has an obligation to attend the Labour Relations Commission and or Labour Court to discuss company redundancy for its staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5798/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Company Closures (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 1176. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she met with the staff of a company (details supplied) to discuss the recent announcement regarding the closing of its outlets; if the staff have an entitlement to redundancy from their former employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5797/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Company Closures (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 1214. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has engaged with representatives of the employees of a company (details supplied) to ensure that the company is complying with all legal requirements in the treatment of its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5879/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Company Closures (20 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 1213. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has received notification from a company (details supplied) of a proposal of collective redundancy as is required under section 12 of the Protection of Employment Act 1977; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5878/20]

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (14 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: It was an impressive stream of consciousness.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (14 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: As of this week, 1,500 people in the Republic and close to 450 in Northern Ireland have lost their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Taoiseach has said, our first thoughts must be with them, their families and those who are today still struggling to overcome the virus. It remains a serious threat and there is no basis whatsoever for arguing for a rapid lifting of all restrictions....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cybersecurity Policy (13 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent report in the media (details supplied) in relation to Russian interest in Ireland; if concerns have been raised in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: 742. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the timeline for the scheduling of the surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5055/20]