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Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Communications (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. It is fair to say that, since he became Taoiseach, expenditure on video production and social media generally has risen dramatically. It is close to €500,000, as reported in thejournal.ieand as the Taoiseach has confirmed. The largest item of expenditure relates to Project Ireland 2040, on which approximately €146,000 was spent when it was...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Protected Disclosures (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: If one looked at the recent RTÉ documentary produced by Ms Katie Hannon about the trauma that former Sergeant Maurice McCabe, perhaps our most high-profile whistleblower, went through, one would have been struck by a number of comments that he made. In particular, Mr. McCabe stated that if he had known what he and his family had to go through, he would not have made the original...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: On the health aspect of the programme for Government, will the Taoiseach indicate when the health service plan will be published, if it has gone to Cabinet and if it has been approved by Cabinet? Will he indicate whether the Government or Minister is prepared to make a statement to the House and a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health, on home care packages, equipment...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: Was there confidence among the members of the Cabinet during its deliberations this morning that the figure of €1.433 billion is the upper limit? Does it include the costs of an information technology system and the fit-out of the hospital?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is the Cabinet confident this figure is the upper limit?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: Has the Cabinet been so advised?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet has been advised that that is not the upper limit.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is indicating the final cost could be higher and the Cabinet has been advised of that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: We know all this.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's confirmation is incredible. On 27 September, with great gusto, the Minister stated, "We are making a massive €1 billion investment in children's health, which is right and proper". Today is 18 December. The cost of the hospital has increased by approximately €400 million in the space of weeks. Did anybody tell the Minister, Deputy Harris, on or around 30...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: Everybody in this House wants to see the national children's hospital completed on time and within budget. As we know, the project has gone through many trials and tribulations. The Mater site did not get planning permission and then the site at St. James' Hospital site was identified by the then Minister for Health, Senator James Reilly. When that was announced the cost was estimated at...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 114. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his phone call to Prime Minister May on 9 December 2018; and the issues that were discussed and responses he received. [52799/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 116. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his phone call with Mr. Donald Tusk on 10 December 2018; and the issues that were discussed. [52861/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the discussions on Brexit preparedness at EU level; and if he contributed to same. [53187/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52760/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 315. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with the uptake of grants by businesses to tackle the challenge of Brexit. [53190/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Antimicrobial Resistance (18 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 415. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns that Cork University Hospital is lagging behind in terms of screening and isolation of patients who have been exposed to superbugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53108/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his UK counterpart since the deferred voted in the UK Parliament on the draft withdrawal treaty. [51796/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (13 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the backstop following the deferred vote in the UK Parliament. [52118/18]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: According to current legislation, Brexit will take effect in 107 days. The deal on the table was reached after two years of tortuous and repetitive negotiations. It is a deal which reflects the commitments made by both the United Kingdom and the European Union to Ireland from late 2016 onwards. It is a good deal for all involved. It would allow for an orderly transition period, reduce the...