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Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Does the Government have plans to withdraw the section of the programme for Government dealing with health and bring before the House a more realistic programme for Government in this regard? It belongs to fantasy land at this stage. Very little of it has seen reality and very little of it will. That said, I seek clarification on promised legislation contained in the programme. It states...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government states it will be this Government.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The next Government?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: Is legislation on stem cell research still part of the Government's programme?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That is the problem. We do not know reality from fantasy, genuinely.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I invite the Taoiseach to read it himself.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has turned it on its head.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I said nothing about principle.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: That helped. The lack of economic growth put us back on track.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: I wish to ask approximately five or six questions on this matter. The Taoiseach referred to the International Panel on Climate Change but the Government has essentially taken a step backward in the context of climate change. It has been talking a good game at the United Nations but in reality the issue of climate change has been removed from the domestic debate. That is in stark contrast...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the UN leaders' summit on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36519/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the administrative arrangements within his Department that were put in place to assist in drafting his recent speech on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37628/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address at the UN climate change conference in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37636/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he confirmed Ireland's support on phasing down HFCs, green freight, global carbon pricing and climate smart agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37638/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said that leaders must step up to the mark on the challenges of climate change by showing conviction, clarity courage and consistency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37639/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said that governments and corporations have a responsibility to define objectives and make policy decisions to take action to preserve our planet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37640/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said that Ireland had contributed generously to fast start finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37641/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said that the climate conference in Copenhagen was not a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37642/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 12. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said Ireland had implemented a range of carbon pricing instruments including a carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37643/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Micheál Martin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his address to UN Secretary General's climate change summit on 23 September 2014, when he said that climate justice was a key element of the UN sustainable goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37644/14]