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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: In a no-deal scenario where do we go?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: What was the Tánaiste getting at? Was he saying that in a no-deal scenario there would be checks?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: He is the Taoiseach's Tánaiste. I am asking the Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: Then what if there is no deal, how do we prevent the border?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister May since Christmas 2018; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [1427/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, since the vote on the withdrawal treaty took place. [1713/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: Which are we taking?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: I also warmly welcome the visit to Mali and Ethiopia. As a former Minister for Foreign Affairs, I have been to Ethiopia and witnessed at first hand the very impactful work of Irish Aid across Africa, especially relating to educational attainment and health. There are some good health projects in Ethiopia funded by Irish Aid. There are projects relating to agricultural practices and such...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I agree with what Deputies Howlin and Boyd Barrett said. Yesterday, I raised the issue in question in the context of the Abbey, the National Theatre of Ireland. I made the point previously that there has been drift. The initiative of Creative Ireland is more about political patronage than a genuine substantive investment in the arts. A strong tradition was...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Mali and the discussions he had with the Defence Forces. [1430/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: I recently asked the Minister for Health when he had received advice from his officials on the impact of announcing a recheck of cervical smear tests, if he had held meetings with them at that time, the discussion that took place and if he would make a statement on the matter. His written reply did not answer any of the specific questions I tabled. I have complained under Standing Order 44...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday's vote in the British House of Commons is serious and grave and creates real uncertainty and anxiety. No clear or coherent view has yet emerged from the British political system of the type of Brexit that would command a majority of British parliamentarians. In our context we know a no-deal Brexit would be very damaging to the Irish economy, to the UK economy and to Europe as...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: However, the Tánaiste said that the border checks could be at sea. I did not say that; nobody else in this House said that, but the Tánaiste said it to the Minister, Deputy Ross, albeit he thought he was saying it privately not realising it was caught on microphone. Now the Taoiseach is saying that clearly it could not be at sea. The Tánaiste went on to say that "But once...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to Mr. Juncker or Mr. Barnier since the vote on the withdrawal treaty took place in London; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [1715/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the lack of a Northern Ireland Executive in view of the fact it is absent for two years; and if it will be reinstated in 2019. [1717/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 137. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of officials in his Department that are involved with co-ordinating Ireland's response to immigration cases from non-EU countries that arrive illegally. [1718/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the board of a theatre (details supplied) ratified the annual plans for the theatre; the corporate governance model that is applied between the board and artistic directors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1817/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 259. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her contacts and meetings with a theatre (details supplied) in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1818/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (16 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 260. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role she has in relation to the operation of a theatre (details supplied); the reason for policy interventions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1819/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will no doubt remember that in July 2017 he informed the House it was his intention to review the workings of the Department of the Taoiseach and then implement changes to its structure and staffing. With the exception of the now abandoned SCU and some increase in PR staff, can he be clear with me, given I am not clear, as to what structural changes have occurred within the...