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Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Deal with the issue of the Minister, Deputy Ross.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach explain why they have not been filled?

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I wish to raise with the Taoiseach the behaviour of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, in relation to a number of key issues. His remarks on the Judiciary have been unacceptable. He is utilising his position as a Minister to undermine and attack the judicial pillar in a politically populist way. In short, he does not have respect for the judicial pillar which...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on transport last met. [36010/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 106. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on communications last met. [36011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any Garda stations that were closed in Cork city and county will be reopened following the review by the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35754/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason it was decided to commence the help-to-buy scheme on 19 July 2016 in view of the fact that the tax year begins on 1 January; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government on developing a new cross-sectoral whole of government Asia-Pacific strategy; and if this is progressing. [33548/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 342. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact the election of US President-elect, Donald Trump, will have on American-Irish relations and in particular, regarding Northern Ireland. [34865/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has been requested to introduce an electronic bed management system in acute hospitals; if he has considered same; if it will receive investment; his views on whether an electronic bed management system would improve bed management; if so, when it will be introduced in all acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his departmental officials have recently met the HSE to discuss the nursing shortages, particularly since the latest recruitment drive has failed to fill the 1,000 vacancies across the acute hospital system; his views on whether this is having a negative impact on morale and productivity; the actions he will take to address the shortages in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the reported shortages of the BCG vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 423. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the NCPE decision on kalydeco for young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35938/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (22 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 564. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will publish an interim report; the cost to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35755/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Could we leave it?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I think we should leave it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: If anything meaningful is to be done, the drafting process needs to start soon. This has dragged on for far too long. During the lifetime of the previous Administration, we met and we stated that we supported the idea of a legislative mechanism to ensure a democratic franchise. This did not happen. We are open to the implementation of the Manning report recommendations, although I would...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: Some of Deputy Howlin's former colleagues agreed with me privately that it was an appalling poster. It sent out all the wrong signals about what we thought of ourselves. In any event, the point is that we need to get on with this or otherwise, as Deputy Howlin stated, we will end up at the next general election without any change. There is a platform and a set of proposals that would...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I commend the Taoiseach's humility and I join him in saying that I am not an expert either. We do not need to know the detail. It is a very big issue. Years ago, when I was the Minister with responsibility for enterprise, McAfee came to Ireland and the McAfee view was that it was protecting against viruses. The managing director told me he thanked God that there were people out there...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding IT security in his Department. [33803/16]