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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: I have just been thumbing through an article by Tony Connelly of RTÉ regarding our economic growth figures. Apple iPhone exports account for 25% of our growth according to an IMF estimate. Earlier I asked the Taoiseach about quantitative easing and low interest rates. There is a great deal to be unearthed yet from our economic data in the context of a discussion on the economy. With...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: A Fianna Fáil proposal.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: We had a pension reserve fund of €25 billion.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: Has the economy committee in the Department of Finance undertaken any work on the impact of quantitative easing on economic performance? What is the likely impact of the unravelling of the quantitative easing over time on interest rates and our economy? I think there are issues bubbling in the background that have not been properly interrogated, notwithstanding other medium-term risks. ...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: We have had much discussion on Brexit and the issue of avoiding a border both North-South and east-west and optimising the potential economic relationship on this island. This means there should be no border if it is to be fully optimal. I do not want to get into the bigger matters, such as UK Ministers disagreeing with certain interpretations. The British Government has advertised for 18...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: Was the Government consulted about the customs officers?

Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: The North.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: There has been no evidence at all to date transparently that the office leaked anything. No agent of the State should have to work under that intimidatory cloud hanging over him in the conduct-----

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: Apologies. I was only a few seconds over.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. Former Chief Justice Murray published a comprehensive report about a year ago. I am not aware that any action has been taken by the line Minister on foot of that report, which deals with the issue of protecting journalistic sources. Second, according to some criteria, the media freedom monitor of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that there is real and deep concern about the alleged data breach at Independent News & Media, INM, which has been well reported in recent weeks. We agree that having an independent and free media is essential to the operation of a parliamentary democracy. We should all hold dear the protection of journalistic sources, editorial independence, the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Training (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 111. To ask the Taoiseach if he or his officials have received media training on using social media. [15074/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 112. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee F (National Security) last met. [15075/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 164. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials were contacted by the Russian ambassador. [15077/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new school building for a school (details supplied) will be progressed in view of the fact that there has been no movement on the building since the agreed schedule of accommodation with his Department in September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16358/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 485. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his officials have concerns regarding the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017; and if he has met or spoken with the Taoiseach on same. [15078/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 604. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the Collins report on the practices and procedures employed in his Department published on 27 March 2018. [16496/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 498. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has recently met persons (details supplied) in regard to the tragic death of their son. [16809/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 1605. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme's criteria to be altered or extended to allow applications from those that are not seen as first-time buyers due to having previously purchased a home, but due to separation or divorce have no entitlement to the first house and that have a housing need; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (17 Apr 2018)

Micheál Martin: 1603. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to set out the number of applications that have been processed and approved under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme since it was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16347/18]