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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium on 24 May 2018 and his comments on the issues discussed such as Brexit, the proposed new customs partnership with the UK, the future of Europe and international issues. [23791/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain since his appointment. [25357/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Risk Assessment (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: When we look at the documentation, we see that there are two very different national risk assessments. The first is a general and quite political assessment drawn up under the supervision of Ministers and the second is a very focused and expert one drawn up by the emergency management services. The striking thing about the risks identified in the general document is how often there is an...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: Regarding the issue of open disclosure, which was at the heart of the CervicalCheck scandal, the Civil Liability (Amendment) Act was passed in 2017. Part 4 of the Act concerned the facilitation of full open disclosure by medical personnel in our hospitals and in our health service generally. The Act has not yet been commenced. It is a very poor reflection on the Government that we pass...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: There is more to it than that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: CervicalCheck did not want to tell the patients.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: CervicalCheck-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: CervicalCheck-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thought it would take me a minute to give the expression of sympathy at the beginning, which I did not get. However, I take the Ceann Comhairle's point. The problem is that this process will take much longer. I am curious that the Taoiseach used the phrase ,"while it is intended", in respect of setting up a commission of investigation. Is he committed to setting up such a commission...

Leaders' Questions (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank An Ceann Comhairle for that clarification on Standing Orders. Before I start, on my own behalf and on behalf of Fianna Fáil, I wish to extend deepest sympathies to the family of the late Rory Kiely, the former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, who passed away this morning. He was a very popular Member of these Houses and a legend in GAA administration. He was chairman of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 60. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an updated status on his Department's statement of strategy. [25655/18]

Questions - Ceisteanna: Electoral Reform (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: The decisions on the part of Google and Facebook to block a large amount of advertising during the recent referendum campaign was unfortunate but necessary. The reality is that the Taoiseach and his colleagues have dropped the ball on this matter. It is not a matter for private firms to regulate our elections, but it is a fundamental duty for our Government. Earlier this year, the...

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: No.

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: It was the Tánaiste who emphasised the June Council meeting more than anyone else.

Questions - Ceisteanna: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: We asked Woodrow Wilson.

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent discussions with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [22293/18]

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his own guarantee regarding his commitment on 15 May 2018 on there being no border between North and South; and the responses he has received from British Prime Minister May and European Union partners when he informed them that under no circumstances will there be a border. [22571/18]

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Ms Nicola Sturgeon recently or since the Scottish Parliament rejected the Brexit Bill on 15 May 2018. [22572/18]

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he and British Prime Minister May discussed the reconvening of the Northern Ireland Assembly when they met in Sofia. [23439/18]

Questions - Ceisteanna: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Micheál Martin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to British Prime Minister May since 6 June 2018. [25654/18]