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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to County Cavan on 12 October 2018; if he met businesses; and if they discussed the impact in addition to the uncertainty of Brexit. [43891/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I would have thought that the Taoiseach might have heard from more business people about their concern regarding the impact Brexit will have on them. Recent data from the Central Statistics Office suggest there is a noticeable slowdown in the Border region and that the devaluation of sterling has had a significant impact on small and medium enterprises, SMEs, there. There are many Brexit...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: In the context of children, the programme for Government refers to "an opportunity to change our approach from expensive reactive interventions to proactive supports and long term planning starting from birth". This commitment must be a long way from being realised in light of the report in today's edition of The Irish Timesby Kitty Holland about the long queue of families, most of them...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Not the Capuchin Day Centre. The amount it gets is pitiful.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I know the Business Committee will not have had an opportunity to consider this but given the publication of the auditor's report on the national broadband plan and the procurement process just before the commencement of Leaders' Questions, there is a necessity for the Dáil to consider this report. The report is so important that there is a need to debate and analyse it. In view of the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: That is helpful. Looking at the diary, I can understand why the Ceann Comhairle would say that. We would certainly be willing to facilitate that and to attend and be active for a Friday morning sitting.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: This has been going on for years.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept that the canvassing rules were breached as per the documentation, which is very clear regarding the canvassing protocol? Can he also provide transparency in terms of the cost of the roll-out of the national broadband plan now? He said previously that it will be a multiple of what was originally estimated.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Sorry?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Sorry?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has said it is well known and well aired that the consortium changed. How is that acceptable when someone goes through prequalification, the next two stages and at the fourth and final stage, "Hey presto", a new consortium emerges but that is fine because we all know about it? This genuinely needs explanation. It is not covered or dealt with by the report. It is a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Over 500,000 homes and businesses across the country are still without broadband and high-speed connectivity, which is having a significantly negative impact on the capacity of rural enterprise to develop and prosper and on the quality of life of many rural households. The original national broadband plan was published in 2012. The procurement process was approved by Cabinet in December...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 96. To ask the Taoiseach if he had bilateral meetings when attending the November EU Council meeting; and the issues that were discussed. [49142/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has recently addressed the European ambassadors based in Dublin. [49147/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if citizens of Northern Ireland will have the same access to rights as all other citizens here after the draft withdrawal agreement is ratified. [49437/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent announcements on increasing the tax thresholds at the lower and upper rate. [49141/18]

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I did not realise Deputy Adams was a Parnellite.

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I am sharing my time with Deputies Lisa Chambers and Haughey. This weekend's summit is an important moment as Europe works to create some shape and direction out of the dark, chaotic and destructive Brexit-----

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank Deputy Howlin for his consideration and care. This weekend's summit is an important moment as Europe works to create some shape and direction out of the dark, chaotic and destructive Brexit vote of 2016. If things go as well as possible, the withdrawal treaty will be agreed and will then go forward to the United Kingdom and European Parliaments for ratification. While this would...

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: That was my understanding generally, from all the public commentary to date.