Results 27,041-27,060 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach referred to access to the best quality services, but he does not say that he supports the principle of a publicly-owned transport company such as Bus Éireann. Does he believe in the principle of having a public transport company? That is an important policy principle he might clarify. There is a real doubt and suspicion with regard to the Minister's inputs. There has...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: There have been very significant events at Bus Éireann which have caused deep concern among the workforce and the travelling public. I make the point that the issues are fundamentally of a policy nature and there are important policy principles at stake. It is very important that the Government makes it clear that it supports the principle of a State-supported public service transport...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 91. To ask the Taoiseach if all agreements with all Independent TDs that support the Government have been published; and if the liaison unit that was recently established will be required to publish all contacts with all TDs they are in contact with in relation to supporting the Government. [3075/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 92. To ask the Taoiseach his views on the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May's speech on 17 January 2017 and in particular her comments on Ireland. [3073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (25 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met ICTU recently. [38482/16]

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the next EU Council meeting and the matters that will be discussed. [2736/17]

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to visit and engage with the smaller EU member states prior to Article 50 being signed in March 2017. [3072/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government contains a commitment to recognise the value and benefit of rural transport to many communities, in particular older people vulnerable to social isolation. It goes on to say that the Government will examine how best to improve integration of services in the rural bus network within regions, including public buses, school transport and the Health Service...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: I am surprised that a national security review has not been initiated already. This is a fundamental breach. We should not be waiting around on this issue. Airports across the globe are being targeted by terrorists and different operators. We cannot be complacent about it. The Taoiseach said in his reply that "the security of the airport itself is a matter for the airport authorities"....

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: The arrests yesterday and revelations of a very sophisticated scam involving illegal immigration to this country, particularly through Dublin Airport, were truly shocking and exposed a significant lapse in national security at key entry points into the State. This has wide-ranging ramifications in terms of future security policy and our capacity to withstand many types of violation of our...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the informal talks that took place following the resignation announcement by the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr Martin McGuinness. [1710/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 343. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the meetings held on 12 January 2017 and any other dates held by both the Irish and British governments to try and avert Assembly elections since the resignation announcement of the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [1902/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 342. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the increased violence in Turkey and in particular, the bombings in Istanbul, which have resulted in many lives being lost. [1907/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 336. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will discuss the increased violence and attacks particularly on civilians in Aleppo at the next EU Council meeting. [37349/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North-South Ministerial Council (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 337. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the discussions at the recent North-South Ministerial Council meeting with regard to the report on infrastructure commitments in the Fresh Start agreement and the North West Gateway initiative. [38576/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 338. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Mr. Michel Barnier's comments on 6 December 2016 regarding Brexit and in particular his comments regarding the conclusion of the Brexit negotiations being in autumn 2018. [40117/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the latest developments on the Fresh Start agreement. [40119/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 341. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. [1711/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 344. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on advancing political stability post the elections in Northern Ireland on 2 March 2017 and having a full functioning executive thereafter and implementing the outstanding areas of the full Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements. [2733/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Jan 2017)

Micheál Martin: 499. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the membership of the HSE National Drugs Committee. [3183/17]