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Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: I am sorry-----

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: I do not think that is satisfactory in the sense that the media have been briefed extensively on the matter and it has, essentially, been teed up for sale. The unions have also been briefed, as has the Labour Party. Deputy Michael McNamara has said he has ongoing concerns. It seems the last to be briefed is Dáil Éireann. I asked the Taoiseach a simple question. Is he in favour...

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's view? Does he believe it should be sold and will he tell the House if he will be recommending to the Cabinet this evening that it be sold? I disagree with him if that is his position. I would like to know what cast iron guarantees he can give to the regions in terms of connectivity. I have heard Senator Sean D. Barrett articulate very strong views on some of the...

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Fianna Fáil spokesperson, Deputy Timmy Dooley, has been very consistent on this issue. We are not being briefed to the same degree as others. The media have been briefed and are stating this is going to be great, that it is a good deal and so on. The Labour Party has been briefed, but there has been no briefing of Dáil Éireann or the transport committee. I suggest to...

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Michael McNamara has said he was briefed.

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: I apologise. Deputy Emmet Stagg has confirmed that Deputy Michael McNamara is special and, therefore, received a briefing.

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach believe in the sale of the 25.1% shareholding? Is he recommending this to the Government - yes or no?

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's view?

Leaders' Questions (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: There has been extensive briefing of the media over the proposed sale of Aer Lingus to IAG. So extensive has the briefing been that one would be forgiven for believing the Government is teeing up the situation for a decision eventually to sell the airline. I understand it was discussed at Cabinet today and that there will be a further meeting later this evening - the Taoiseach may clarify...

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, a Thaoisigh agus a dhaoine uaisle go léir, ba mhaith liom i dtús báire a rá go bhfuil sé mar phribhléid an-mhór dom fáilte faoi leith a chur roimh Bobby Aylward ar ais go dtí Teach Laighean agus go dtí Dáil Éireann. Is duine dílis é Bobby Aylward, atá fréamhaithe ina dhúiche féin...

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Clearly, he worked harder than those Members of Fine Gael who are heckling from the back benches because------

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: I do not want to be overly party political on this occasion but there is the matter of the 28 point decline in the Government's performance. In any event, I want to thank all of our Deputies for their work and Deputy Barry Cowen in particular for his outstanding stewardship as director of elections.

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach would know all about that.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 159. To ask the Taoiseach the Central Statistic Office's estimate of the number of unemployed persons who are not on the live register. [20353/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 162. To ask the Taoiseach with regard to the latest Central Statistics Office quarterly national household survey for the first quarter of 2015, the number of those counted as unemployed under Central Statistics Office figures who are not counted on the live register. [20566/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 212. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the entitlements available for participation in activation programmes by unemployed persons who are excluded from the live register. [20352/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 270. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has considered Mr. Mario Draghi's comments about being wary of quantitative easing having a negative impact on the distribution of wealth, and in some cases causing more inequality; the actions his Department is taking to prevent this from happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20000/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 721. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to making a product (details supplied) available under the long-term illness scheme. [20595/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 770. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will clarify statements made to Dáil Éireann on 14 May 2015 by An Taoiseach, in relation to the case of a person (details supplied), specifically regarding the charges against that person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20119/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 771. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied), in view of statements made to Dáil Éireann by An Taoiseach on 14 May 2015, specifically regarding the charges against the person, and the scheduled hearings on the case; if he has discussed this specific matter with his Egyptian counterpart; and if he will...