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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I thank Deputy Howlin. Yes, the unpredictability or, may I say, volatility from time to time of certain members of the Independent Alliance, the Minister of State present, Deputy Canney, excepted. It is clear the Taoiseach has been seeking a replacement. It is important that there is a broader economic perspective on this because the challenges are so fundamental that they require a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach already has a propaganda Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has a policy on the use of unofficial e-mail accounts for official purposes; and if not, if his Department plans to have such an e-mail policy in the future. [38480/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. There appears to be conflicting accounts from his office on this matter. My understanding is that, as he said, the practice has been that he and the political staff of his Department are given access to encrypted communications on a limited range of devices, including laptop computers. The objective has been to control tightly how official documents and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the way in which he has filled the position left vacant following the departure of his economic policy adviser. [38479/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has previously said that we are facing incredibly challenging economic circumstances. The position I was talking about leaving vacant is that of economic adviser who has moved on to perhaps greener pastures. With Brexit coming down the line, questioning our relations with multinational companies and various domestic pressures, the Taoiseach will agree it is not time for...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Does the Minister, Deputy Ross, have a veto?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: He does.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Agreed.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Howlin did not say, "No."

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: You did not say, "No."

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Michael McGrath has had the sight of nothing and we signed up to nothing.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: That is misleading.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: I recall Deputy Howlin remonstrated with me about the failure of the Business Committee's decisions.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, it seems to be extraordinarily chilly in the Chamber. I hold the view maybe it was to prevent Members from coming in in their T-shirts or something like that. I can assure you it is having the desired impact. It is becoming a hardship post in the week leading into Christmas.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is not.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Maybe the Ceann Comhairle does not want the temperatures to rise too much either. I can appreciate that. There is a commitment in the programme for Government about reform of the system of appointment to State boards and to place it on a statutory basis. Unfortunately, there are no commitments on how to deal with Ministers who refuse to make appointments to State boards, even when the...

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: -----for children with autism at second level and to instruct schools to establish such units and resource them effectively. That is the way to do it. The matter cries out for such action and intervention. The schools admissions Bill is the way to do it. Will the Taoiseach indicate that the Government would be willing to accept amendments to the Bill to make sure this becomes a reality?

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: Absolutely.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2016)

Micheál Martin: We are saying we must have an inclusive society.