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Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: On the Order of Business-----

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: Yes, it is also the Order of Business.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: On the criminal procedure Bill, a large number of murders and serious crimes have been committed in recent weeks, and while we cannot discuss them specifically, there are issues arising from those to which we as an Oireachtas probably need to give further consideration in due course. There are still numerous complaints about delays in trial hearings and in criminal cases. The Council of...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I accepted it even though I was not happy with the decision of the Business Committee to have five minutes. I would have preferred the d'Hondt method, if we want to be absolutely fair about speaking times in the House on matters of this kind. People cannot come in here and say five minutes, which we had to agree to and I had to agree to as a leader, and then say they want to change that. I...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: We are having a debate. I have no issue with a debate.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I know the Deputy did but he cannot run the House.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have no difficulty with a longer debate. I have no difficulty with the Dáil coming back to this debate. I would like to get advance notice. I would like the Business Committee when it makes up its mind not to be coming in 24 hours later with a new proposal. That is what is going on all the time and it is unsustainable.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach about women from Northern Ireland who might wish to avail of services in the Republic under the new legal framework that would inevitably result from the decision made by the people last Friday. I welcome his commitment to longer sittings to get the legislation through. I agree with him that the urgency of this issue for many women in our society means that we have an...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: The people have spoken emphatically. In a clear and decisive manner, the people, through the referendum, have voted for change - for new laws which will end the cruel inflexibility of the eighth amendment. The people have given the Oireachtas the mandate and the obligation to legislate for a new approach, one that trusts women and their doctors. Civic society was powerful in this...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 130. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee meetings he has attended since January 2018. [23339/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Implementation (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 131. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to publish an update on the delivery of A Programme for a Partnership Government. [23340/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Initiatives (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 132. To ask the Taoiseach the way in which the commitment in A Programme for a Partnership Government on supporting an enhanced approach to government by Ministers of State playing a more substantive role in decision-making is operating. [23342/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent poll showing that 69% of persons in Northern Ireland wish to remain in the EU; and if he discussed same with his British counterpart. [23443/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have spoken with the Israeli ambassador since Israel announced it does not agree with a UN inquiry into the killings following the disproportionate defence of the Israel-Gaza border on 14 May 2018; his views on whether the UN inquiry should go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23317/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Travel (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to visit Israel and Gaza in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23318/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his officials' continued talks on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23319/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 149. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he has had with the Secretary for State for Northern Ireland on reconvening the Northern Ireland Assembly; if he has spoken to the leaders of the DUP or Sinn Féin recently in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23320/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the setting up of Home Building Finance Ireland; when he expects this to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23362/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the programme for partnership Government commitment on the rainy day fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23440/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Renewal Plan (29 May 2018)

Micheál Martin: 223. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he and his departmental officials have discussed the retirement cliff for the Civil Service in view of the age profile and the impact of the loss of expertise; and the actions being taken to address the matter. [23444/18]