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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Brussels on 4 October 2018; the meetings he held; and the issues that were discussed. [41069/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt on 4 October 2018; and the issues that were discussed and the responses he received. [41803/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is fair to say that recently there has been a significant amount of coverage of the Brexit negotiations, but there continues to be little hard detail about what has been agreed. The practice of ongoing commentary caused many problems over the past year and it is understandable that the EU side is determined to allow maximum room to manoeuvre in the discussions. There is a desire to try...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: How is the swimming going?

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Does that mean apple cider vinegar does not work?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: We have those but it is the tertiary centres that deal with-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Cahill contacted me yesterday about a constituent of his who has been diagnosed with grade 3 cancer of the breast and had an appointment in the Mater hospital. I raise this in the context of the programme for Government, the cancer strategy and the timely attention to people in difficult situations. It is a very challenging diagnosis. The woman was given an appointment for 9...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Marymount Hospice is losing staff because of this arrangement.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: It has lost 11. The managers are cancelling community visits as we speak. They have been restrained up to now but this is not sustainable. I do not want the Taoiseach to say we can talk about it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: These hospices need to be sorted out. They are essential. I have been on about this for the past year but my comments have fallen on deaf ears from the Government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I do not agree.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is being done. Midford Hospice has gone from 70% to 64%. The Government has reduced its contribution.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: No, the Government has reduced its contribution to their revenue.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: We asked.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Words come cheap from Government. During the budget talks, the Taoiseach set his face against any consideration of bringing those agencies under section 38. He said it was not even being considered. He can make all the announcements he likes, such as the palliative care strategy or Sláintecare, but they mean nothing in the real world. When one comes face to face with the financial...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have raised on a number of occasions in the House the value and importance of the hospice movement and the enormous public support it enjoys from many volunteers and the public generally who fund and contribute to hospices. In particular, I refer to Marymount in Cork, Blanchardstown, Raheny, Galway Hospice and the mid-west hospice in Milford, Co. Limerick. They are continually being...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 130. To ask the Taoiseach the policy in relation to the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; and the way in which this policy is outlined. [46498/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 131. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with Prime Minister May on 5 November 2018 regarding Brexit. [46530/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 134. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46488/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/18]