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Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has his views on the Seanad but, as he knows, it is a key part of the Constitution. He should apologise more fundamentally on those two counts and not, with the greatest respect, in relation to his role as leader of the Fine Gael Party, which suggests a self-absorption by him and his party that defies all logic and credibility. I find it incredible that this is the response we...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Who picked up the telephone and asked that Mr. McNulty be appointed quickly to qualify him for the Cultural and Educational Panel? Most people would like a definitive answer to that question.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Did Fine Gael ask that Mr. McNulty be appointed to the board of IMMA?

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach apologise to IMMA?

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I want to ask a number of questions regarding the appointment of Mr. John McNulty to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA. On Friday last, the Taoiseach issued an apology, saying: "I wouldn't say it was my finest hour and I take responsibility for this having evolved to what people might imagine it is." That apology calls for a far greater degree of clarification. People are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (24 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 79. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will, further to his recent replies to questions relating to a new science strategy, publish the framework and terms of reference which he references in those replies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36052/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (24 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 80. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the specific persons and organisations who have had a direct input into the draft framework and terms of reference of the new science strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36053/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Accountability (23 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 195. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the independent panel report on reforming the Civil Service. [35639/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Accountability (23 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 196. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the meetings he had held with his officials in relation to the independent panel report on reform of the Civil Service. [35640/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (23 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 209. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions he has taken to determine the balance of expenditure between basic research and applied research in each of the research funding agencies; the information which has emerged from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35498/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (23 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: 423. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on plans regarding the overseas development programme in 2015. [35642/14]

Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I want an assessment from the Tánaiste regarding proposed legislation on the universal health insurance programme in the programme for Government. I have identified nine pieces of legislation in the programme for Government that were promised and that are key to universal health insurance. They need to establish the legislative basis for universal health insurance, the hospital...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The Department said it is not workable.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: They are the Government’s reports.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: The bottom line is this. Equally, I say to the Tánaiste that I remember well when she said before the election that the Labour Party was against water charges.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I have two specific questions which the Tánaiste refused to answer. The bottom line is that there are people who do not have it. They are on very low incomes.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Analysts are saying that the Government's system is hitting them more than anybody else. Is the Tánaiste going to do something about that over and above what she has already done?

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: Could the Tánaiste answer the question?

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: I put it to the Tánaiste that there is mounting concern and, indeed, anxiety and fear among many people in regard to the prospect of water charges, which are coming in next month. That concern is genuine and many people will be hearing it on the doorsteps in particular. There is also a lot of confusion. The Taoiseach said originally that the average cost would be about €240 but...

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2014)

Micheál Martin: That would be fair and would help people on the lowest incomes. Will the Tánaiste clarify the situation in regard to medical conditions and people with significant ailments who require large volumes of water due to their conditions? Will she indicate the current Government position in regard to people in that situation?