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Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: We face strike action in our secondary schools, in particular from the ASTI. Fianna Fáil supports the Lansdowne Road agreement and has been consistent in so doing. There have been consistent calls for the ASTI to enter the Lansdowne Road agreement. This strike is unnecessary and it can and should be avoided. If it is not, thousands of students across the country will suffer. They...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the violence in eastern Ukraine during the summer and the Russian-backed offensive in Aleppo were discussed at the October EU council; and the actions that were taken in relation to sanctions. [31635/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government plans to assist families and, in particular, children in war-torn Aleppo to relocate to Ireland; and if an extra humanitarian effort will be made to assist the distressed families. [31636/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 69. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken to Ms Nicola Sturgeon recently. [31512/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 70. To ask the Taoiseach the detail of the unit he has set up in his Department to co-ordinate the response to the Brexit referendum. [31513/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 143. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she or her Department is aware of complaints regarding the way a car accident was dealt with in Shannon, County Clare, on 29 June 2003 by the gardaí made by a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to a subsequent report carried out by her Department in 2006 on this accident; the status of this report; if any...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 335. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the EU Council meeting on 17 October 2016; the issues that were discussed; the actions that will be taken following the Council meeting. [31514/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 338. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether Europe is doing enough to assist civilians in Syria particularly in Aleppo in view of the fact that the peace talks being facilitated by the USA and Russia are now disbanded; and his plans to raise this at the next EU Council as one of the most horrific humanitarian crises in recent history where civilians and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 400. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities currently in receipt of a personal assistant service; the number of hours currently being provided in 2016; if any persons previously receiving a personal assistant service have had it discontinued or their hours of service reduced in 2016; and the number of persons that have been impacted. [31550/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (20 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: 51. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has been copied on correspondence to the Garda Commissioner from a person (details supplied); and if action is being taken on the issues raised. [31218/16]

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: They had no problem focusing on the US and UK when those countries proposed bombing the grotesque and genocidal ISIS movement. Let us be clear: according to independent non-governmental organisations, 80% of Russia's bombs have been directed against democratic forces, including Kurdish forces. They have repeatedly targeted hospitals and used bunker-bursting bombs against civilian areas....

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: The issues to be discussed at this week’s meeting of the European Council are of fundamental concern to the people of this country.  They address profound economic and humanitarian challenges.  It is clear that the Government needs to play an active and constructive role, but we are seeing, at best, a reserved approach lacking any initiative. The time available for these...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I accept that no one Deputy or leader has a monopoly on empathy or wisdom on the issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: This should be acknowledged, given that many people have been working very hard at the coalface for a long time. We learn that it does not lend itself to simplistic solutions. Deep issues are on the line regarding how people end up in these situations. Simplistic slogans or responses will not work. The communities raised the issue of a mini Criminal Assets Bureau type intervention. It...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Sorry.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: Standing Order 39(1) is proving somewhat problematic. I tabled three questions for this session. One related to raising the issue of Aleppo and Syria at the European Council. It was arbitrarily sent by someone in the Taoiseach's office to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade when it was legitimate for this session. There were two other questions on programme for Government items.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: I would even suggest that if the Taoiseach knew about it, he would not have approved it because the only way we can address a European Council issue-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: -----is to ask the Taoiseach because he is the only person at the Council. I have confidence in Kieran Mulvey to set about the task. I also make the point that there has been investment in the north inner city for many years in areas like education and schools. I sanctioned quite a lot for Sheriff Street in respect of second level schools. What is lacking is consistent application of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: No, not under our watch. The groups concerned would have said this.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Micheál Martin: From Stepaside.