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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...

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

Micheál Martin: What of the personal crusade?

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

Micheál Martin: It means the Taoiseach does not trust the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: It could cost €1 billion.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: So should the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: So should the Ministers and the Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should be careful.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: That could mean they are definitely going up.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: At the outset, there needs to be an Oireachtas inquiry into the escalating cost of the children's hospital. The Taoiseach said earlier that when he was Minister for Health he thought it would cost €650 million. Yet in a couple of years, it has gone up to apparently to €1.7 billion, according to a Cabinet memorandum that was evidently given to The Irish Times. This was given...