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Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: The latest figures today from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show there are 518 people waiting on trolleys in emergency departments throughout the country, with 54 people awaiting admission to University Hospital Limerick. Again, we are looking at a serious situation in our emergency departments. It is reaching critical levels and heading close to the record-breaking 601 figure...

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: Under the legislation for referendums there is a proposal to change the nominating procedures for the presidency arising out of the Constitutional Convention. The Government committed to a referendum on that, as I understand it, in terms of actually changing how potential candidates for the presidency are nominated, which is a substantive issue. Can the Taoiseach indicate whether the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is already electioneering.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: In regard to Question No. 5, there have been conflicting messages emanating from the Government over the past months in terms of negotiations with the public service and wage talks in general. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has been saying fairly consistently that there will not be any wage increases. Labour Party Ministers are falling over themselves saying there will be...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met with the social partners recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40968/14]

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: It seems the only person who had a persistent, consistent engagement on this issue is Deputy Alan Shatter and no one else.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I said in writing.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's own view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: As a Parliamentarian, what is the Taoiseach's view?

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is not in the same league.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: It goes to the core of parliamentary democracy.

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: But was it appropriate?

Personal Explanation by Ceann Comhairle (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the statement just issued by the Ceann Comhairle. Also, in the context of the discussions we had, I appreciate the sincerity and honour behind it and fully accept that the Ceann Comhairle has withdrawn the remarks which were said in the heat of the moment. I also welcome the fact that the implications of the ruling, which a number of people regard as profound, will now be...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the Government's approach to the establishment of a commission of investigation into allegations of misconduct in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division, I wish to raise a number of issues. In general, I suggest to the Taoiseach that there should be broad consultation with the Opposition prior to the lodging of the terms of references before the Dáil. Having reflected on and...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach two questions at the outset. Is it appropriate that a member of the Fine Gael Party, a Dáil Deputy, should be so persistent in endeavouring to change the terms of reference and prevent debate in the House on a matter of such public concern? I also asked whether the Deputy approached the Taoiseach or the Minister personally on this matter. Apart from in written...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 250. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46772/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Statements (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 251. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the spring statement planned by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3279/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Feb 2015)

Micheál Martin: 414. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received representations from members of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association; the actions that have been taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/15]