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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: It has lost 11. The managers are cancelling community visits as we speak. They have been restrained up to now but this is not sustainable. I do not want the Taoiseach to say we can talk about it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: These hospices need to be sorted out. They are essential. I have been on about this for the past year but my comments have fallen on deaf ears from the Government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I do not agree.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: It is being done. Midford Hospice has gone from 70% to 64%. The Government has reduced its contribution.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: No, the Government has reduced its contribution to their revenue.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: We asked.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: Words come cheap from Government. During the budget talks, the Taoiseach set his face against any consideration of bringing those agencies under section 38. He said it was not even being considered. He can make all the announcements he likes, such as the palliative care strategy or Sláintecare, but they mean nothing in the real world. When one comes face to face with the financial...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have raised on a number of occasions in the House the value and importance of the hospice movement and the enormous public support it enjoys from many volunteers and the public generally who fund and contribute to hospices. In particular, I refer to Marymount in Cork, Blanchardstown, Raheny, Galway Hospice and the mid-west hospice in Milford, Co. Limerick. They are continually being...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 130. To ask the Taoiseach the policy in relation to the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; and the way in which this policy is outlined. [46498/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 131. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with Prime Minister May on 5 November 2018 regarding Brexit. [46530/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 134. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46488/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46491/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Agreements (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the EU proposals on digital taxation; and if his other EU counterparts have discussed the need for change in this area with him directly. [46799/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 190. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood defences that have been commenced since June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46612/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 192. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy regarding the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46496/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy on the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46489/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy on the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46495/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Staff (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 287. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff in her Department that are involved in co-ordinating and ensuring that businesses are prepared for Brexit. [46802/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Micheál Martin: 290. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the policy relating to the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46484/18]