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Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I do not know. I am making the point.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: We are meant to be experiencing a democratic revolution and this is all meant to be changed. Having Leaders Questions, for example-----

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I would trade any time on my record in the Dáil or in committees as a Minister answering questions. I would do that any time.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I never had any difficulty in that regard. We are having Leaders Questions at 5.30 p.m. The Order of Business will be at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. tonight.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: That will be after spending six hours in here.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Does it not strike anybody as being a bit absurd or ludicrous? Business will be ordered after it has already been ordered and having had questions on it.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Not at 7 p.m. and after a debate.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: A more sensible approach would have been to have the Order of Business and Leaders Questions now, with the confidence debate afterwards for three or four hours. It brings the Dáil into disrepute to have a very significant issue like the Water Services Bill - let us not pretend it is insignificant - at 11 p.m. until 12 midnight.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: That would have made more sense. Recent late-night debates have not been very good value for the Dáil in terms of public image, so we need some cop-on and common sense. That is why I object to the manner in which this is going on, although I have no difficulty in debating the motion of confidence, giving it some degree of priority or the Government taking the initiative and putting up...

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Note the language. They are "giving" them three hours. That is instructive.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: That was brilliant.

Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: When the Opposition tables a motion of no confidence in the Government, there is always a precedent for the Government to respond by way of a motion of affirmation or confidence in itself. However, there is absolutely no need to do what the Chief Whip is doing today concerning the schedule of the Dáil, as well as political reform and Dáil reform. If I understand it correctly, we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 274. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received correspondence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Down; if their serious allegations were sent to the panel of barristers; when they may expect an outcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47236/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 506. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the commitment in the programme for Government relating to the cultural plan for future commemorative events such as the centenary of the Easter 1916 Rising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41677/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (9 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: 507. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the involvement of officials in her Department on the proposals for the development of Moore Street for the commemoration of 1916; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43801/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: The key point I put to the Taoiseach was in respect of the debt retrospection. The Taoiseach accepted in a statement made in Paris that Europe would not accept any burning of bondholders - that was the bottom line - or any bank failing. It was a European-imposed solution, not just on Ireland but also on other countries. In fact, European policy exacerbated the crisis in many respects for...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Who is keeping it open?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Did you speak to Mr. Juncker about it?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: Sorry. Did the Taoiseach speak to Mr. Juncker?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Micheál Martin: I asked a simple question. Did the Taoiseach speak to Mr. Juncker about all of this prior to his appointment?