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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I do not think we were ever in Schengen.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: It is not in it either.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I understand.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with Mr. Michel Barnier when they met on 12 October 2016. [30752/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: In later questions we will talk about what Britain is seeking in the Brexit negotiations. The core of these questions is how the European Union is approaching the negotiations. There has been a lot of wishful thinking and bluster but very few specifics so far. Mr. Barnier talked about having the negotiations conducted in French. That caused much amusement within the Commission, but it is...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: There are only two people going to that.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: No, I checked with-----

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: In advance of making any point today, I checked this out. Our Whip spoke to the Chief Whip and said he did not agree with this idea. Our assistant Whip equally articulated that view.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: That is what happened. Just as other Members have articulated their disappointment about this week, I am firm that it is the wrong decision not to come back next week. Collectively, the House is making a mistake in terms of the public's appreciation of what we are doing here.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Not agreed.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order, we have not yet disposed of the recommendations of the Business Committee. I take it there will be an Order of Business after this.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: On the normal Order of Business anyone can raise anything.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I welcome it and long may it continue.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Not agreed. I discussed this with the Fianna Fáil Whip and assistant Whip. When I heard it first I found it difficult to comprehend. The Dáil rose on 21 July and resumed on 27 September. In July we were all told major works were to be undertaken to physically refurbish the Chamber, but that did not happen. Therefore, it transpired that there was no necessity for the longer than...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Is it just the business for Tuesday we are dealing with now?

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Some people may have no objection to Tuesday's business: they might have an issue with Wednesday and they might have an issue with Thursday.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: We are not yet at the Order of Business.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: The Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, seemed to say it last night.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: No, I am saying he said it. I saw it. He was very clear that there would be full restoration of equal pay for young teachers. I think the word he used was "eventually", but he was very clear on the principle. It was in response to the point made by the president of the ASTI during the debate on television last night, on which I seek clarity today. Was he officially articulating...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Full equality.