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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the actions the United Nations is taking with regard to African countries where homosexuality is illegal with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21327/15]

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: This is outrageous.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: What about the officials?

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Micheál Martin: They knew. Is that correct?

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Micheál Martin: They knew and they did not tell the Taoiseach. Is that what the Taoiseach is saying?

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Micheál Martin: That does not answer my question. Is the Taoiseach saying that Department of Finance officials knew?

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Micheál Martin: Does that mean Department of Finance officials did not know?

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Micheál Martin: Not necessarily.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: I waived confidentiality on documents in a previous inquiry as a Minister.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is open to the Minister for Finance to waive all rights relating to the release of documents if he wants to. It has been done before.

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Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach confirm whether Department of Finance officials knew?

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Micheál Martin: Is the answer to my question "Yes"? That is all. Is it "Yes" or "No"? Did they know before last week?

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Micheál Martin: I asked a straight question. Did they know before last week? Can the Taoiseach not tell me whether they knew?

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: Why does the Taoiseach have to keep going on, obstructing and not giving clear answers to questions asked?

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Micheál Martin: I cannot get a clear answer. Did they know?

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Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach state whether they knew before last week?

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach saying that Government officials did not know about any of this until this week? On 22 August, there was an article in The Irish Timesby Cliff Taylor flagging concerns of this kind and indicating that Government officials are saying they are confident that any legal concerns can be overcome to allow the formal handover of documentation to get under way in earnest. It...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: If Department of Finance officials are taking legal advice on this very issue and are refusing to waive their rights in relation to the release of documents, how is it that the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach knew nothing about it until Thursday or Friday? Is it credible that the Attorney General did not flag this issue to the Cabinet in advance of the establishment of the commission...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not answer any of the questions I asked. Not one.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Micheál Martin: I asked a very simple question. Is the Taoiseach saying that Government officials were not aware of any of this until this week? Why are Department of Finance officials confirming that the Minister for Finance and the Department of Finance have refused to waive their rights in relation to the release of documents? Will the Taoiseach please explain why the Department of Finance is doing...