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Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Well, it is a point of order.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Is it in accordance with Standing Orders to state in the House that three people who are not Members of this House and cannot defend themselves are guilty of perjury?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: Nervous about what?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The rural economy is facing many threats and challenges, not least the Brexit challenge due to its reliance on agrifood and small and medium sized enterprises, SMEs. Broadband is critical infrastructure for SMEs and households across rural Ireland. The Government's performance to date in implementing the national broadband plan has been shockingly slow and ineffective, revealing an...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach must answer the questions that are asked. Eir is not the Government and he should stop trying to claim credit for what a commercial operator is doing. Deadlines have been missed repeatedly and the Minister, Deputy Naughten, has refused to give a date for when the procurement process will be complete and the contract awarded. The Government's commitment in the programme for...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That changes the ballpark. If one bids for 900,000 and 300,000 are taken out, with no reason given for the change in the Government's approach in that regard, does the plan not change fundamentally? Is it the case that the 542,000 premises will be waiting to infinity for something to happen?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on Seanad reform. [32473/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 17. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the commitment in the programme for government in relation to Seanad Éireann reform. [33013/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland is playing its part with taking in a proportionate number of immigrants. [32471/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 150. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met the trade unions or employer organisations recently. [33012/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 191. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the challenges Italy has with the increased numbers of immigrants from Libya and African countries; and if the EU will assist more [32471/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Negotiations (12 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: 354. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to his counterpart in the UK Government regarding the intentions of the UK to withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention 1964 also known as the European Fisheries Convention; and his views on the impact this may have on Ireland's fishing industry. [33011/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach seemed to say European Council meetings in Estonia and-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: And then a meeting with the President of the United States next March, which I believe was confirmed in the phone call. Is that right?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: We have heard the list, but it does not seem to include any substantive bilateral meeting with European colleagues. I have been asking the Taoiseach about this next matter for three weeks but he has consistently dodged the question. Why did he decide to change the entire ministerial team dealing with the EU and Brexit? The previous Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: I would have thought that the explanation for replacing the entire Brexit team with a new one would be down to a major change in strategy that the Taoiseach had in mind. The former Taoiseach held many meetings with Heads of State and Government across Europe. Does the current Taoiseach intend to complete that work? In the context of the Brexit negotiations, does he have meetings lined up...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is not what the Taoiseach said. He should not be disingenuous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is not the issue. It is just that the Bills are not being produced.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the change or reform of Cabinet committees, there are many questions about the strategy the Taoiseach has deployed. The Taoiseach said he wanted the committees to be more focused, but he has put many issues involving wide-ranging and diverse disciplines under one committee. As a result of his changes, the national anti-poverty strategy, public sector reform, the drugs...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Jul 2017)

Micheál Martin: It raises questions for a garda today should another event or incident happen on the street. What will his or her response be-----