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Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: He is on side so.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: He should raise the issue of the Bolsheviks.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Marcella got dropped.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: I am worried that the Minister of State, who was doing quite a good job on that Bill, has been demoted.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: The industry is cheering her demotion.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: It is fascinating that a trade union has secured 80 amendments, particularly as Members of this House are often unable to secure any.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Statements are a mechanism to circumvent having a vote.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Regarding protecting the rights of the child, the Government has been dragging its feet on a series of legislative actions. For example, there is no sign of the child care (amendment) Bill, which is supposed to bring much-needed reform to the guardian ad litemservices used in Ireland, essentially giving a voice to the vulnerable child and protecting children at their most vulnerable in the...

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is very worried about Councillor Paul Hogan in Westmeath.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: What the Deputy reads out is the key thing.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach open to amendments?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: Empty phrases like "the modern way" mean absolutely nothing. There has been no compelling rationale for the changes. Deep down we know that the vast majority of Fine Gael Deputies do not agree with this Bill because it is being forced through because of the leverage of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, in the same way the DUP leveraged £1 billion from its...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----who called for reform of the judicial appointments system years ago, before anyone else. It is no way to present a Bill. It is presented in a controversial and negative way, and it undermines the judicial arm of this State. We had more than 30 years of paramilitary violence and our constitutional democracy and the various arms of our State survived and were sustained, including the...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: We read today that the presidents of the five courts have written to the Taoiseach and the Government, articulating their view that the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017, the Bill of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has severe implications for the administration of justice in this country. We also hear that the Government nearly collapsed last...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: He also wants to get this through to support the Government. This is a very serious issue which should be above party politics in many respects. This is one arm of the governing edifice imposing a new system upon a coequal arm, namely, the Judiciary. The views of the members of the Judiciary should be known. The people should not be denied the views of the latter on such a central issue...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 20. To ask the Taoiseach the number of advisers he will be employing in his Department; and the areas in which they will be working. [27834/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 27. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he will want to discuss at the next EU Council meeting. [27836/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 28. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to EU leaders since he was appointed; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [29053/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 29. To ask the Taoiseach the main issues he will be hoping to address at his next EU Council meeting in June 2017. [29054/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (27 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: 41. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [28820/17]