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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I acknowledge the receipt of the Taoiseach's letter last Friday evening with details on Brexit preparedness, which I had sought, along with others in the House, for quite some time. That includes details of levels of business preparedness for a no-deal Brexit on 29 March. The letter came after that date and contained information that was put in the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: In relation to the email, I confirm that it has not been published. It has been refused to the media. We are also awaiting a reply to a parliamentary question we had to table just to get a copy of it. The Taoiseach has a habit of muddying the waters. The email has not been published and I want it to be as we are entitled to see it. For the record, I have confirmed with Deputy Donnelly...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: It should not be a matter of freedom of information legislation.

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

Micheál Martin: Everything is great here.

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

Micheál Martin: On the email?

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

Micheál Martin: The phone calls were made beforehand and the Taoiseach knows that.

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

Micheál Martin: We do know that.

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

Micheál Martin: No one disputes that.

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

Micheál Martin: This is causing great uncertainty and stress for women. Stop being in denial about a bad decision.

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

Micheál Martin: No, it has not.

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

Micheál Martin: Was that the CMO's advice?

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

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach read the tweet sent by the Minister?

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

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has said the email was published. My understanding is the email from CervicalCheck to the Department has not been published. What has been put forward is that because it is subject to a freedom of information request the Department does not want to release it. I will stand corrected if it has been published, but I would like the Taoiseach to say in the Dáil today that he...

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

Micheál Martin: Last week I referred to the fact that as many as 80,000 women were waiting for cervical smear test results. There is an enormous backlog, largely because of a decision taken by the Minister for Health last April to offer a free test to every woman who requested one. For about three months we have been seeking to ascertain the extent to which the Minister sought, received or ignored official...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the possibility of direct rule returning to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16153/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 172. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress being made for flood prevention in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16155/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of Glashaboy flood relief scheme; when the formal confirmation as required under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 to enable public procurement will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16205/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 291. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the skills shortages in the construction area; her further views in relation to the labour market needs test taking longer than it should causing further delays for construction companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16113/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 292. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she or her officials have met the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government in relation to shortages in the construction area, particularly in housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16114/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Micheál Martin: 293. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if modifications to the labour market needs test for vacancies are being considered in the construction area, particularly in housing, and for those that earn more than €60,000 per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16116/19]