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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: With the greatest of respect, Deputy Healy-Rae's back has been well scratched by the reforms. Dáil reform has been beneficial to all and sundry, and this Dáil has been the fairest to all parties, irrespective of size-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: -----and no one can contradict that. What has happened here because of Dáil reform since the 2016 general election is unprecedented. That at least should be acknowledged and put on the record. However, there is a need for balance. We all agree with the use of D'Hondt in the allocation of Members to committees.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is the old Clinton line.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: The cost has increased from €600 million to €1.7 billion.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: The cost has increased by over €1 billion.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and wish him a happy new year. I must report back to him from west Clare, west Cork and other parts of rural Ireland that very few wish the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, a happy new year, judging by what I picked up from travelling around.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said he was happy to share information with the Dáil and that he was keen to consult. Dare I suggest to him that he has not been keen to consult the Oireachtas and that he has not been happy to share with the Dáil. It was under pressure that the contingency plan was published on 19 December. What is the big secret? What is behind the reluctance to share basic...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: Brexit continues to cast a cloud over political, economic and social developments in Great Britain, Ireland and throughout the entire European Union. Tonight's vote in Westminster is the latest instalment in a lengthening saga in which no coherent, concrete view on Brexit commanding a majority of British parliamentarians is emerging. The withdrawal treaty looks set to be defeated - although...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 166. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with his EU counterparts in regard to clarifying the EU backstop in the context of Brexit. [1426/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his European counterparts individually or collectively since Christmas 2018 in regard to Brexit or other issues of mutual concern. [1429/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 404. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners kept in Cork prison on a monthly basis from January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54135/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 405. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in Cork prison sleeping on mattresses on a monthly basis since January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54136/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 406. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the constant overcrowding in Cork prison; if concerns have been raised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54137/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures Data (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 424. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if disclosures have been made to his Department under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 by serving, past or retired prison officers or prison personnel in the Irish Prison Service in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the number of cases in each year; and the status of each case that was submitted. [54372/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 425. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a clear pathway for internal disciplinary issues regarding officers, personnel and management employed in the Irish Prison Service, including being put on notice for transfer to another prison facility here, gross negligence accusations or health and safety issues; the pathway available to seek an independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 426. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and the actions being taken to investigate the matter thoroughly. [54374/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 808. To ask the Minister for Health when he received the advice from his officials on the impact of announcing a recheck on cervical smear tests; if he held meetings with his officials at that time, the discussion on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1722/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Jan 2019)

Micheál Martin: 809. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale of announcing the repeat cervical smears for women following receipt of advice stating this would have a seriously negative impact on the service; the reason he did not make it known that he had received this advice; if he sought extra funding to resolve the extra waiting times for the women; if extra funding was allocated to address the...

Post-European Council: Statements (19 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for falling for the temptation.

Post-European Council: Statements (19 Dec 2018)

Micheál Martin: Our most consistent anti-European Union party will some day accept the right of others to criticise it and point out how the attempt to link Brexit with the constitutional position of Northern Ireland has undermined the attempts of others here to get unionists to accept Dublin’s good faith. Last week's summit also addressed, albeit too briefly, a series of other fundamental matters...