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Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Government has abandoned that move.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: My point is that the flooding has happened. It is disgraceful that the flood relief scheme was not in place. The problem is-----

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Harris's remarks are facetious. The people who were flooded feel that had the flood relief scheme been put in place two years ago, they would not have experienced what they experienced last week. While we can quote the legal issues, there was a lack of urgency about getting it in place.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: The other schemes were done before the Government's time. Is the Taoiseach committed to working through the flood insurance and a scheme similar to that in the UK? Does he accept that legislation must be enacted regarding it? It is a good idea and makes sense in the long term.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Government is to spend less next year.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: I did not say that at all.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: I said it was too late. The Taoiseach has a habit of making up stories. It is another made-up story, a bit like the army and the ATM machines.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is unfair. The Taoiseach should stop acting like a sleeveen. It is too serious for that.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is the opposite.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: I did not say it. I said he was welcome. The Taoiseach is telling lies.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: The impact of the flooding continues to be devastating for many households, farmers and communities across the countries and there have been many complaints about a basic lack of preparedness for events of this kind. It is fair to say that storms and floods of this ferocity are happening with greater frequency and we need to prepare better as a country for such events. We need to respond...

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: The biggest issue where we really need a game-changer in terms of policy change is in insurance cover for flood risk areas. It is a key issue for businesses, homes and farmers. This is the fourth time since 2009 that flooding of this nature has occurred and many are no longer insured or cannot get any insurance. In 2013, the United Kingdom Government, along with the insurance sector,...

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: That was followed up by the Water Act 2014 which put legislative flesh on that bone. The UK Government's preferred option was to ensure the continued availability of flood insurance to households at risk of flooding across the United Kingdom, and it responded in kind. The fundamental question is if this Government has had any engagement with the insurance sector on such a scheme and if it...

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: I mean no disrespect, but the Taoiseach's reply confirms my basic point about the lack of preparation, urgency and any co-ordinated and comprehensive response. The centrepiece of my question was an insurance scheme similar to that introduced by the United Kingdom with the British insurance sector which would provide long-term sustainable insurance cover for households, families and...

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is the Bill.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is the legislation. The point is the British Government went at this much earlier than anything we have seen from this Government. It is too late to go to Bandon next week. The Minister will be welcome, of course.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: 101. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána stations and the number of gardaí in each station in each of the Dublin metropolitan divisions on 1 November 2010 and on 1 November 2015 in tabular form. [44376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: 193. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the proposals around building the sea wall in the Clontarf and Raheny area in Dublin; the objections from the local community; the response from Dublin City Council to these objections; if alternatives to a sea wall have been analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/15]

Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: First, I commend the "RTE Investigates" programme last night and the team involved in it. As the Taoiseach said already, what was revealed was truly shocking and also very damaging to the body politic in general, with the actions of a few tarnishing the many public representatives who give of their best in the public service. No public official and no politician should seek to benefit...

Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Micheál Martin: On the planning Bill, the Taoiseach is saying it will be published next week after going to the Cabinet. The Dáil reconvenes in January. Is it the Government's commitment that this legislation will be put through both Houses before the general election?