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Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has not answered any of the specific questions I put to him. The essential issue is the moral authority that governs the enactment of the executive order. I ask the Taoiseach if he would publicly state that the ban is morally wrong and violates the Geneva Convention in respect of refugees and discriminates on the basis of religion and nationality. Does the Taoiseach accept...

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and the United States of America have always had a very special and historical relationship and all efforts should be focused on maintaining that. That said, the events of the past seven days have left people extremely concerned about what is happening. Apart from the casual attempt to humiliate the Mexican President, there has been an executive order essentially arbitrarily banning...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (31 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 574. To ask the Minister for Health the role of his Department on the commitment in the confidence and supply arrangement on fully implementing A Vision for Change in the area of mental health. [38670/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (31 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 575. To ask the Minister for Health if any decision has been made in relation to the reimbursement of Respreeza; if he or his Department or HSE officials have plans to meet the patients impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4319/17]

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: This is a defining moment in both European and international affairs. Every day we see more and more evidence of deep threats to social, economic and political progress. The cause of active, law-bound co-operation between states is being actively undermined, and regressive efforts are under way to try to return the world to a failed model of competition which brought so much poverty and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Mariano Rajoy, held on 12 January 2017; the issues that were discussed regarding Brexit; the responses that he received; and if youth unemployment and immigration were discussed. [1904/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: It is clear that Spain has a problem with the issue of special status post-Brexit. It was said in the House of Commons yesterday that Spain would block Scotland from getting a different deal. Is that the Taoiseach’s understanding from his meetings with the Spanish Prime Minister, Mr. Rajoy? Did the Spanish Prime Minister tell the Taoiseach that Spain will oppose special status for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Did Sinn Féin inform the Government that it was going to collapse the Northern Ireland Assembly and insist on an election? As a co-guarantor of the agreement, the Government would, surely, have been entitled to advance consultation, particularly from a Nationalist party. Was the demand that the First Minister step down during an inquiry raised with the Taoiseach before it was...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach respond?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is not true. The Deputy is giving "alternative facts".

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: He is being rancorous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the resignation announcement of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness, on 9 January 2017; if he was spoken to regarding it beforehand; and if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, regarding same. [1707/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness, will have an impact on the Brexit preparations and negotiations; and if the Government and his Department are making alternative plans for the upcoming Brexit negotiations as a result. [1708/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness. has damaged trust on a medium and long-term basis between Sinn Féin and the DUP; if this will limit prospects of future power-sharing; if alternative processes are being assessed; and his views on whether the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements remain intact....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Ms Arlene Foster, and former deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness, since the latter's resignation announcement; and his views on whether the resolution of the difficulties in Stormont can be overcome and resolved by the political parties in Northern...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he or any of his officials has written or spoken to President Trump or any official in the American Administration regarding recent developments in Northern Ireland. [1905/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I have five of the 15 questions. First, I congratulate Ms Michelle O'Neill on her appointment as Sinn Féin's Northern leader. It is fair to say that Sinn Féin is probably the last party in a democratic country which can appoint or anoint a leader through the laying on of hands rather than a vote. I think it is interesting. There was not a whole lot of commentary about it either,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I am just-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: What time have I?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Am I supposed to have two minutes?