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Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: There has to be a sense of perspective here. We should agree to proceed with implementing the proposed reforms. Being present and voting should mean we are not on our phones or having a gossip down the back but that we are in our places and voting for ourselves.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Clerk and his staff for the rigorous and even-handed approach they have taken in bringing this report to the House so quickly, without reference to the fevered political games which have been played.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the detailed and comprehensive report that has been given to the House by the Clerk of the Dáil. He has gone into considerable depth in exploring the cases referred to him and to setting the overall context of voting practices in this House. Taken together with the balanced and reflective article written by the former Clerk of the Dáil, Mr. Kieran Coughlan in today's...

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Fine Gael's claim to be outraged has been more than a bit undermined by the sound of laughter and backslapping coming from its corridors, together with daily briefings about immediately holding an election that it claims not to want until next May.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is important to note that there was no evidence produced, in five days of trawling, that we are addressing any matter which has had any impact on deciding the outcome of a Dáil vote.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I will deal with that later.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Exactly.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: The heckling reinforces my point. I want to deal with this seriously-----

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: I want to deal with this with balance and one of the very basic points is that people should be allowed to speak in here.

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: Just to repeat the point, it is important to note that no evidence was produced, in five days of trawling, that we are addressing any matter which has had any impact on deciding the outcome of a Dáil vote. The main case involves a series of divisions where the average margin was more than 45 votes. The lowest margin involved was 31. The idea that there is any question over the result...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the number of healthcare assistants being trained is being increased through FETAC and-or SOLAS training programmes in view of the shortage of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43866/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 147. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the number of work permits is being increased to allow for the genuine shortage that is impacting on hospitals and the community and nursing home sectors; if she has met or written to the Minister for Health to discuss same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43866/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 149. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has listed healthcare assistants as one of the groups that should receive work permits in view of the shortage of same here and across the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43880/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2018 a team from hospitals (details supplied) carried out two operations on the damaged spinal cords of babies in the womb, the first surgeries of their kind in the UK; if such specialist foetal surgery for spina bifida will be available in here; if it is likely to become available under the treatment...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 21. To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the EU Council on 17 October 2019 and if he contributed on the discussion in regard to the multi-annual framework and EU reform items. [41958/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he had bilateral meetings while attending the EU Council on 17 and 18 October 2019; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [43221/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 31. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the European Council meeting in October 2019. [43600/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 32. To ask the Taoiseach if he held bilateral meetings at the October 2019 European Council meetings. [43601/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the conversations he has had with the UK Prime Minister since 8 October 2019; and if he subsequently met him, the issues that were discussed. [41956/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Micheál Martin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if the proposed veto was discussed when he met with the UK Prime Minister in Liverpool; and the rationale for same. [42309/19]