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Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: -----that we get the light and the truth out of all of this.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach to ask Mr. Guerin to include it. He decided not to.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: Will it be additional to the existing allocation of the city council?

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Development Office (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: There is a clear need to restructure various bodies that grew up along with the previous approach to social partnership. What is not clear is where in government leadership will come from in this area because we are seeing more and more examples of strife and conflict in the public service concerning both service provision and remuneration. The Government is making it up as it goes along,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: I have a question, but I thought that was classic from Deputy Adams, t make the allegation - "There is a rumour going around" about the Minister, Deputy Donohoe - and then ask the Taoiseach to clarify.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: Many people are concerned and anxious that this initiative is more about giving the appearance of doing something than being a step change in engagement with the local community. To a certain extent, we have seen evidence of planned-for spending being repackaged and the main reports have been delayed. I wish to address two aspects. First, the one consistent demand from the community has...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: There was, actually. The parties were forming something together but Sinn Féin broke it up. It is extremely important right now in the Republic that, in response to the crisis, we have meetings to obtain answers on a core public issue that is convulsing the nation and that goes to the heart of the administration of justice. It is important that we meet and convey the views and emotion...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: The swap-over. When will Deputy Moran assume high office?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the task force on Dublin inner city. [5819/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: It might have been better if the Taoiseach had done so.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: I would like to confirm that it is okay for party leaders to seek a meeting with the Taoiseach and to meet him. I have heard Deputy Adams frequently request meetings with the Taoiseach over the last six or seven years, particularly when he had some campaign or other going on.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: My point is that there is nothing wrong with anybody meeting the Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: What is important in the context of the question is that such meetings are transparent and are not secret. In terms of this morning's meeting, it was indicated prior to the meeting that a meeting was to be held and it was acknowledged following the meeting that a meeting had taken place. The purpose of that meeting was to convey the view of the McCabe family that a public tribunal of...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: In response to the Chief Whip's proposal, there is a basic logic in proceeding with Questions to An Taoiseach and Topical Issues. It would be perverse not to do so and we should deal with those matters. The Business Committee, which orders the House, must meet. The emphasis should be on questions. The Ministers should come to the House and answer questions about this issue. I take Sinn...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: We all want answers.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is what I want. The Government will attend the Business Committee meeting at 4 p.m. and that will have to happen.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: We should continue until 5 p.m.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: Prior to Christmas, there was significant concern and debate on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. Following disagreements in the Seanad and Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, the Bill was essentially withdrawn. Will the Taoiseach indicate when it will be brought back for discussion, debate and passage through the House?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: It is not for the Business Committee, it is for the spokespeople.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Micheál Martin: It is not a Business Committee issue.