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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: The women of Cork did it about ten years ago.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: As a Corkman, I congratulate the men and women of Dublin on their double win last weekend.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: -----but that have taken this crisis to develop in response. In the context of Mercosur, when I used the phrase "sign off", I did not mean literally signed off. I was in the Chamber when the Minister, Deputy Bruton, essentially endorsed it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: In particular, Commissioner Hogan endorsed it. Regarding the €100 million scheme that the Taoiseach mentioned, no one told small beef farmers in the middle of the local elections that it would involve reducing livestock-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: -----and that one would have to engineer a 25% reduction in one's stock were one to apply to and gain from the scheme. That is the problem. Will the Taoiseach confirm whether it is the Government's intention to seek further support from Europe along the lines of the exceptional aid scheme because of the market disturbance that has occurred and the very low beef prices that farmers are...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: I again make the point that much of what was contained in Fianna Fáil's Private Members' motion early this year has now found its way into the agreement that was discussed this week. It seems that a lot of time was lost and a lot of resentment and frustration was allowed to build up within the beef farming sector before people got down to work and began to engage. That is a great pity...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: Over recent years, the beef farmers in this country have been under enormous stress and pressure, with consistently falling incomes coupled with higher costs annually. Fundamentally, looking back and looking at it from a distance, one could say the primary producer has been increasingly marginalised in the sector overall. The Government and beef industry itself have reacted far too late to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Discussions with European Leaders (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 68. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Ms Ursula von der Leyen since her ratification as President of the European Commission. [34764/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 77. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Prime Minister Johnson recently; and if so, the issues discussed. [36953/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 78. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the US Vice President, Mr. Pence, and the issues discussed. [36954/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 79. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken with Ms Arlene Foster recently; and if so, the issues discussed. [36955/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussions with European Leaders (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his EU counterparts recently regarding Brexit. [36956/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 92. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the increased use of violence in Derry recently, particularly the acts against the PSNI; and if he has discussed same with his UK counterpart. [37435/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is concerned or has concerns regarding increased dissident activity in the Border region in the event of a hard Brexit. [37436/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans regarding the way in which the single market will be protected. [37404/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has stated his support for Mr. Michel Barnier to be retained until Brexit discussions are completed. [37406/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken with the new European Commissioner for Trade, Mr. Phil Hogan; and his plans to meet with the Commissioner. [37407/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the recent announcement by the United Kingdom Government that duty free is being reintroduced; if he has met his officials to discuss the matter; his plans to deal with the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 141. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; when it will be commenced and completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37057/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Sep 2019)

Micheál Martin: 142. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the fact that 49 families are unable to obtain home insurance due to the lack of progress on the Glashaboy flood scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37058/19]