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Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I do not think we have strengthened our team sufficiently across all areas to take this issue on with the capacity we should.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: One of the most critical issues is that of the trade links between Britain and Ireland and the impact on Irish-owned businesses, particularly in agrifood and services across the regions which will be impacted negatively as a result of Britain's decision to leave the Single Market and the customs union, its decision not to accept the remit of the European Court of Justice any longer, and the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: No doubt the Taoiseach is aware of the British Prime Minister's speech this morning on the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. By any yardstick or assessment it constitutes an agenda for a very hard Brexit and very difficult negotiations ahead. Essentially Britain will be out of the Single Market and out of the customs union as we know it. No matter what gloss one puts on this, it...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 93. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met any leaders of the Northern Ireland political parties since the resignation of the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness. [1712/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic and Monetary Union (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 314. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the result of the Italian referendum will cause another economic and political crisis in the eurozone. [39413/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (17 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 1347. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who was referred for epidural injections 18 months ago in University Hospital Waterford will receive them [1916/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Guidance Counsellors (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of career guidance counsellors in place since September 2016; if this number will be increased from January to June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40867/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 213. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the changes that have been implemented to Irish Water since the confidence and supply arrangement; if there are plans for changes to be implemented in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40866/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 345. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide a person (details supplied) with an additional six hours care a week. [40544/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 380. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40863/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 381. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the changes on consultant contracts that have occurred in 2016; the number of consultants that have changed from contract A to B and from B to C; his further views on any impact on the services provided to public patients; if an assessment is being done on the loss of income to the public hospitals as a result of consultant contract changes;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 382. To ask the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself on the number of elective gynaecological procedures being carried out on a daily basis in the Cork University Maternity Hospital; if productivity could be increased; the actions that have been taken to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40865/16]

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I propose 45 minutes.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Bhí díospóireacht againn.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I just want to make a point of order on my amendment. People want to know-----

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I proposed an adjournment to see if there can be a basis on which to do both the Road Traffic Bill 2016 – I have no objection to that – but also-----

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I want to seek the Leas-Cheann Comhairle’s guidance. I have no objection to finishing the Road Traffic Bill 2016 but I equally believe we should finish the planning Bill and we are open to discussions on how to engage in it. It would make sense if we could adjourn for 30 minutes to see if we could get a basis to do both and hold out the option of meeting tomorrow if necessary-----

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: First, I want to make it clear that we want to be constructive and engage on the critical issue of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 in terms of rent certainty and so on. I do not believe the Bill should have been pulled. There was no need to do that. As a general point, I think the whole idea - at the 11th hour in the parliamentary schedule, in the...

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Every Deputy was told: "You take it as a fait accompliin its entirety, essentially, and there is no change. Take it this way and no other way". I do not agree with that approach. We will continue to endeavour in respect of this matter and we are still open to engaging on it. However, the Dáil has to have an input as well. I want to make our position clear. We are not going to...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: If that does not represent hypocrisy and double standards, then I do not know what does. The situation in Ukraine will be discussed tomorrow. The attempt by some to lift sanctions and basically allow Russia to bear no responsibility for its actions must be opposed by Ireland. What clearer signal to a return to the 1930s could there be than to allow a large and aggressive country to get...