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Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: In just over two months, 1,375 people in our country have lost their lives during this pandemic. Our first thoughts must continue to be with their families and loved ones, and indeed with those who are today fighting with the virus. There is no question that our absolute priority must be to continue to limit the spread and fatal impact of Covid-19 and that this work will continue for some...

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: How much time do I have?

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Boyd Barrett is informing me as to how to ask a question. I will return the serve later.

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: The decision of the German Federal Constitutional Court is not definitive in terms of European legal jurisprudence, I would suspect. The ECB may yet have an escape route, so to speak. However, this does reveal a mindset consistent with an ongoing divide. Some see a collective approach to crisis, be it the financial crisis or in this context of a global pandemic, from European institutions....

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Is é an bhrí atá leis an seanfhocal seo an bhrí atá i gcroílár an Aontais Eorpaigh. Tá géarghá ann le comhoibriú den scoth idir bhaill an Aontais a fheiceáil chun déileáil leis an gcoróinvíreas agus leis an ngéarchéim...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: They may be.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Abbot Diagnostics might have produced one, apparently.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: I am just trying to be helpful. I apologise.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, déanaim comhbhrón le teaghlaigh gach aon duine a fuair bás de dheasca an choróinvíris. Is géarchéim uafásach í seo ó thaobh cúrsaí sláinte de agus, gan amhras, ó thaobh geilleagair na tíre chomh maith. Tá an-chuid daoine dífhostaithe agus is léir go mbeidh dúshlán...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is first.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Thanks for clarifying that I am making a statement.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Someone in the Taoiseach's office can forward us the answers over time - the next couple of days.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Our first thoughts today must again be with the families of those who have lost their lives during this pandemic. This virus has been every bit as deadly and destructive as was feared. Those who have been worst hit by it have, in most cases, not being able to receive the personal support and comfort that is so important at a time of loss. We have all witnessed the experiences of friends...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: I think we are doing it differently this time.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: It is like the normal Leaders' Questions.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: No. This is different.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: To clarify, is it one at a time?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: No, sorry. We have two questions each. Is that it?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Among us all?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: The first question I sent to the Taoiseach - we were asked to send them in writing in advance - was around the Government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak in nursing homes in terms of the steps that have been taken on such issues as personal protection equipment. Suffice to say - I would concur with most of what has been said in the House - initially it seems nursing homes were not in the...