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Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Only two minutes in a 15 minute slot, even though I have five questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: One never gets back. Can I ask? I did not realise it was only two minutes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: That is ridiculous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I made my own point. The Standing Order is ridiculous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I have made many recommendations for changes, but other changes that have been made are ridiculous. I will say no more.

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: We had a rural Minister and the Taoiseach got rid of him.

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: Today there are in excess of 493 patients on trolleys waiting for admission to our country's hospitals. I know the programme for Government is very clear on its commitment to tackle this crisis but the threat of industrial action is now looming from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, INMO, which believes that not enough is being done to recruit nurses to vacant positions in all...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach referred to access to the best quality services, but he does not say that he supports the principle of a publicly-owned transport company such as Bus Éireann. Does he believe in the principle of having a public transport company? That is an important policy principle he might clarify. There is a real doubt and suspicion with regard to the Minister's inputs. There has...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: There have been very significant events at Bus Éireann which have caused deep concern among the workforce and the travelling public. I make the point that the issues are fundamentally of a policy nature and there are important policy principles at stake. It is very important that the Government makes it clear that it supports the principle of a State-supported public service transport...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 91. To ask the Taoiseach if all agreements with all Independent TDs that support the Government have been published; and if the liaison unit that was recently established will be required to publish all contacts with all TDs they are in contact with in relation to supporting the Government. [3075/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 92. To ask the Taoiseach his views on the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May's speech on 17 January 2017 and in particular her comments on Ireland. [3073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met ICTU recently. [38482/16]

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the next EU Council meeting and the matters that will be discussed. [2736/17]

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to visit and engage with the smaller EU member states prior to Article 50 being signed in March 2017. [3072/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government contains a commitment to recognise the value and benefit of rural transport to many communities, in particular older people vulnerable to social isolation. It goes on to say that the Government will examine how best to improve integration of services in the rural bus network within regions, including public buses, school transport and the Health Service...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I am surprised that a national security review has not been initiated already. This is a fundamental breach. We should not be waiting around on this issue. Airports across the globe are being targeted by terrorists and different operators. We cannot be complacent about it. The Taoiseach said in his reply that "the security of the airport itself is a matter for the airport authorities"....

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The arrests yesterday and revelations of a very sophisticated scam involving illegal immigration to this country, particularly through Dublin Airport, were truly shocking and exposed a significant lapse in national security at key entry points into the State. This has wide-ranging ramifications in terms of future security policy and our capacity to withstand many types of violation of our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the informal talks that took place following the resignation announcement by the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr Martin McGuinness. [1710/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 343. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the meetings held on 12 January 2017 and any other dates held by both the Irish and British governments to try and avert Assembly elections since the resignation announcement of the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [1902/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 342. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the increased violence in Turkey and in particular, the bombings in Istanbul, which have resulted in many lives being lost. [1907/17]