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Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: Generally the purpose of a question is to get answers to it.

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is not in the past.

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: A nation and a society must hold certain values and qualities, of which one is to nurture and protect its artists, and particularly its musicians. The RTÉ symphony and concert orchestras have been an essential and acclaimed part of our national cultural life over many decades. Founded in 1948, they have become the biggest employers of musicians throughout the country. The orchestras...

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: Sorry?

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: The orchestras are being caught up in the RTÉ financial challenges. The allocation to the orchestras from the licence fee revenue is around 7% or 7.5%. I do not want the Taoiseach's analysis, I only want a commitment to intervene on the matter to see if something can be done. Something can be done. Look at the Creative Ireland budget. We have asked several parliamentary questions...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 94. To ask the Taoiseach if he spoke to Prime Minister May on 4 December 2017 regarding Brexit. [52607/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 95. To ask the Taoiseach if he spoke to Arlene Foster on 4 December 2017 regarding Brexit. [52608/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 96. To ask the Taoiseach if he spoke to Michelle O 'Neilll on 4 December 2017 regarding Brexit. [52609/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policy Functions (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 97. To ask the Taoiseach his Department's policy on dealing with whistleblower complaints. [52610/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Communications (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he spoke with Mr. Michel Barnier on 4 December 2017 regarding Brexit. [52606/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the ongoing war in Syria will be discussed at the December 2017 European Council. [52911/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recent declaration by President Trump of the United States on Jerusalem being the capital of Israel will be discussed at the December 2017 European Council meeting; and his plans to ensure that Ireland's objections to this declaration will be made known. [53227/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the regulatory alignment proposed in the latest draft of the EU-UK deal; if this will result in the exact same rules being applied both north and south of the Border; if not, the areas it will not apply to; if these particular areas are known; and if there is research being done on the areas it will not apply to....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the added wording to the latest EU-UK deal; and if there is change to the substance of the 4 December 2017 draft. [53224/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding maintaining full alignment; and the way in which he and his officials are of the view this will be applied in any future EU-UK deal. [52908/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether Irish-British relations have been strained for the past two years; and the actions that will be taken to correct this. [52910/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 206. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the increased violent attacks on civilians will be discussed at the December EU Council meeting. [53226/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 248. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied); if so, if his Department or an agency under the remit of his Department is taking action on foot of this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53200/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (12 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: 360. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he or an agency under the remit of his Department is taking action on foot of this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53153/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Administrative Arrangements (6 Dec 2017)

Micheál Martin: My fundamental question was about the blurring of the lines between propaganda emanating from the Taoiseach's Department via the strategic communications unit, SCU, and real news. I referenced scoliosis services. Let us be honest - "RTÉ Investigates" was the key programme that provoked a reaction from the Government on waiting lists, in particular for people with scoliosis. People...