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Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: As a society we need to remember that we should not replace one intolerance with another. In an era in which organised religions have moved to a different role and significance in society, tolerance and respect for different faiths should not just apply to smaller religions. The recent visit of the Pope was very welcome, as was his open and sincere approach to the issues which were raised...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee A (economy) last met. [38525/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach is aware that there are many signs of worrying pressures in the economy and the huge social dimension to the impact of the housing crisis. That crisis which is now over five years' old is having a significant impact on inward investment and disposable incomes which are being reduced by exorbitant rents. It is causing missed opportunities and a lack of mobility....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: I note the Taoiseach did not refer to his meeting with the British Prime Minister in Salzburg, which I presume happened.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: The British Prime Minister is still an EU leader and has not left yet. It is becoming increasingly clear that the absence of a working Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive is causing major problems in regard to the Brexit negotiations. Instead of having a cross-community democratic body speaking up for the people of Northern Ireland, the majority of whom are anti-Brexit, we have party...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with all EU leaders since July 2018 in Italy, Croatia and other EU states; and the areas of Brexit that were discussed. [37317/18]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: The report in the Irish Examinertoday about two members quitting the board of governors in University College Cork because of the lack of funding from Science Foundation Ireland is particularly disappointing. I do not know if the Taoiseach is familiar with the issue. Professor Douglas Kell, a UK based biochemist, resigned in August because of what he believed to be an utter lack of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. We have an issue with the motion regarding the sittings and business of the Dáil in budget week. I understand that, as a result of the Business Committee's deliberations, there will be no Order of Business next Wednesday or Thursday. I understand that is included in the proposition. We opposed that proposal at the Business Committee. The Order of Business is an...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: We do not have the d'Hondt mechanism for proposals made at the Business Committee.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: We do not agree with it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: I ask that the Business Committee reconsider the matter and add the Order of Business to the business on the days in question. It only takes 30 minutes each day.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is that the same group?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: The scriptwriter did well.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: There is a crisis. I want the Taoiseach to answer to the House. Why does he not know the answer? Why can he not confirm this morning's story? It is a serious issue if we cannot crew our naval vessels.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach serious?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach confirm that the story is true?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: What did he say to the Minister of State?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: Is it a "Yes" or a "No"? Is this morning's story true? Can the Minister of State not confirm it?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: What does the Taoiseach mean he cannot confirm it? He is the Minister for Defence. He is in charge of the Army, the Navy and the Air Corps. Why can he not confirm that story? It was revealed early this morning. We have learned there was an emergency meeting on this in Haulbowline last Friday between the Chief of Staff, the assistant chief of staff and the flag officer commanding. By the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2018)

Micheál Martin: Many of us in this House have met the wives and partners of Defence Forces personnel and the representative organisations of rank and file and commissioned officers, PDFORRA and RACO. We have read the Defence Forces climate survey by the University of Limerick, which was published last year. Today, we read in a major story in The Irish Timesthat two naval vessels, the LÉ Orlaand the...