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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday, the Taoiseach came out with another of his increasingly desperate attack lines, with the bizarre claim that we, on the Opposition side, are calling for the re-profiling of capital projects and to delay them. His memory is, again, very selective. The statement that capital projects would be re-profiled was made by his Government. For example, on 4 April, the Minister for Finance...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: When will the Taoiseach publish the reprofiling timetable and costs under the plan? I note his indication that the code for public spending will be updated. I note, too, that the Secretary General said in a memorandum to the Taoiseach and Cabinet that the Government had breached existing spending codes.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I was reminded, during the last discussion, of the wonders of the free travel initiative in the late 1960s, which continues to have such a revolutionary impact on the quality of lives of many senior citizens in the country. That is the kind of innovation we require for senior citizens. An interesting piece of research was published this morning, entitled Building Community Resilience, by...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach acknowledges that it is shocking that so many children have to wait for so long. He referred to the NTPF. That was brought in against his best wishes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The former Minister, Senator James Reilly, got rid of the fund. He did not have to but he got rid of it because of his ideological position on it. It was a disastrous decision and it took confidence and supply to restore the fund. That said, the Taoiseach is still in denial about the recruitment embargo. I have a copy of an advertisement for an audiology post in July 2018. It is a key...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: No one in this House can dictate the planning process.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I am just making a point to the Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is a serious matter for the parents of the children concerned.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Telling them that we are at roof level is of no consequence for a mother and a father who want to get a psychologist appointment-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: -----or urgent appointments for hospital outpatient treatment and therapy. The Taoiseach should ask anyone in the House.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The waiting times for therapists are shocking, appalling and that continues to be the case.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I apologise.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Because of our initiative.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle's indulgence is always appreciated in the season of goodwill.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: My colleague, Deputy Donnelly, who is our health spokesperson, has compiled the most comprehensive picture so far of the number of children waiting for healthcare in Ireland. It is not a good story and reflects quite badly on the Government. He has put together a staggering list of more than 214,000 children waiting for healthcare. Some 117,000 children are waiting for hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Budgets (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the severe cuts to defence and climate policy areas in view of the latest draft EU budget plans for 2021 to 2027 for the EU long-term budget; and if he has discussed same with his EU counterparts. [51849/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 109. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the implementation of the St. Andrews and Fresh Start agreements. [51853/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the post-Brexit relationship talks planned as part of the December 2019 Foreign Affairs Council meeting; his policy objectives for same; and if he has met his officials to discuss same. [51850/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (11 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 259. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has spoken with EU leaders, particularly of the UK and Italy, regarding the use of technology (details supplied) in view of the reports following the NATO conference held in London recently. [51852/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Acting Chairman. Very wise.