Results 27,681-27,700 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: It is an innovative company, which has been a long-term and committed investor in Ireland from its earliest years and through periods of both consolidation and expansion. Tax rulings are an absolutely common, reasonable and ethical part of the tax code of nearly every country. This is based on companies seeking clarity on what taxes will be owed under given circumstances. In the case of...
- Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: Tá muideanna i bhFianna Fáil i gcoinne chinneadh an Choimisiúin. Cinneadh dochredite atá ann agus is léir go bhfuil an Coimisiún ag iarraidh rialacha nua a chur i bhfeidhm maidir le cúrsaí cánacha. Fostóir tábhachtach is ea Apple sa tír seo agus suas le 6,000 duine ag obair san chomhlacht. Caithfimid dul i gcoinne chinneadh an...
- Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)
Micheál Martin: We could do with a longer period for questions and answers at the end of today's session. Five minutes is far too short altogether in terms of the contributions that are going to be made. In respect of the matter raised by Deputy Adams about the "Spotlight" programme, I suggest that the Taoiseach convene a meeting of all party leaders in the next while to discuss the best way to deal with...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: I take it we are not going for it. Is that the Taoiseach's judgment?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: We do not want it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: What was the reply?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: Did the Taoiseach say Belgium?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: Do we have the time for it?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: If it is 30 minutes-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: How many?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: I rushed the last contribution thinking I had only four minutes.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach gave an excellent reply that went on a good ten minutes. Fair play to him. I know he had to cover all our questions. In terms of an outline of the developments or next steps in relation to the dialogue, does the Taoiseach have a clear plan in mind? For example, what is to be done during the next two months to move it forward? I agree with what Deputy Howlin said, that there...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: The Deputy would not have been if he had read the script.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: Correct. It will be interesting to see why Belgium should get the Presidency. I am puzzled by that. The Taoiseach might come back to us on it at some stage because-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: The UK Presidency was to follow that of Malta and, in turn, Estonia was to follow its Presidency. The Presidency can be a lot of pressure on smaller countries and simply moving up the rota might not be the best option in this case. Given that we have such a unique relationship with Britain, there is a case-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: Have we offered?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: I think we should. I suggested this three weeks ago because of the unique situation facing us following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: It might give us some insight and engagement in terms of negotiations that are key to the future of the island and relations between the UK and Ireland.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: I wish to make a point of order. What we are doing is crazy. I am being told I have two minutes, I come in within the two minutes, but we now have 11 minutes.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)
Micheál Martin: In fairness, it just shows that this is not a system that can go on. I lead a party of 44 Deputies, 30 minutes went and I got four minutes.