Results 25,941-25,960 of 50,683 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: The proof of the pudding is in an e-mail that was sent to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, on 23 December 2015, when he was the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, by Graham Doyle, alerting him to the fact that the unions were very concerned about possible measures in Bus Éireann. The Minister's official said, "However, we do not detect any immediate action on that front. They are...
- Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: -----because of the general election and the onset of it. Many problems were sown as a result of that. That complete stand-off has caused the current crisis in Bus Éireann. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has said that he is not getting involved in any circumstances and is not even going to appoint facilitators.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: This is not just a pay dispute. It is not just an industrial relations dispute. It is a fundamental issue about structural change to Bus Éireann.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: That is why it needs different inputs in addition to the industrial relations input and the Minister has been severely lacking in addressing this particular issue.
- Northern Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: I am sharing time with Deputy Declan Breathnach. I extend my sympathy to the Sinn Féin Party and the family of the late Martin McGuinness on his sad passing. Last Thursday I attended his funeral which was a powerful testimony to his contribution to politics, particularly in the past two decades. In the nearly two decades since the victory of democratic politics on this island...
- Business of Dáil (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Fianna Fáil had a Private Members' debate some weeks back but we would be open to another.
- Business of Dáil (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Deputy Coppinger is probably not too accurate herself.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: We do not have the time.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: What about the next group of questions? We cannot do that. We do not have enough time.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Yes.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he and his departmental officials have carried out an assessment of the legislative changes that will have to be made following the British Government triggering Article 50. [15138/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: I do not think the Taoiseach responded to my question. Basically, the Article 50 process will begin tomorrow and it is absolutely clear that we are not prepared for it. I accept that there has been a lot of activity but there is no public evidence that we have detailed proposals or have made preparations for different possible outcomes. I welcome Mr. Barnier's mention of the parity he...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Over the years, the approach of the Government in preparing for referendums has been inconsistent. It was once accepted practice that a detailed consideration of policy implications would be published in advance of a particular referendum and a genuine political consensus was sought before proceeding. However, we have got to the stage where little is prepared in advance. For example,...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: I was referring to the cost implications once a referendum is passed.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: There seems to be a marginalisation of the contact or engagement in interfaith dialogue between the Taoiseach and the churches. The point I want to specifically zone in on relates to a case I raised last week, that of John Allen. We are rightly talking about the horrors of the past but, right now, current Government policy is treating in an appalling manner victims of child sexual abuse in...
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: On a point of order, it might not necessarily have been out of order.
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Would it not have been done through ultra viresStanding Orders?
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: The next item on the agenda is Taoiseach's Questions which is about 45 minutes so at the end of that session it should be clear whether a resolution has been found.
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: If there is no resolution we could get back to the floor of the House.
- Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)
Micheál Martin: Could I make a suggestion for a compromise?