Results 301-320 of 51,889 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----because look at what happened to Prime Minister Truss and to the markets and everything else in the UK at the time.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Government has responded to the Housing Commission. It has been asserted in public discourse that the Government ignored the Housing Commission in respect of the rental market.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: I would argue that the Opposition has ignored the Housing Commission on rents because it clearly pointed to a reform of the rent pressure zones, RPZs. It said they were not fit for purpose and should not be allowed to continue. Once the Government and Minister came forward with reforms of the RPZs, balancing protections by making it full national coverage and other measures, there was a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----and a pretence that the Government had not looked at the Housing Commission's report at all. That happened. The bottom line is supply.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Do we want a serious debate or not? Under the SWITCH model, if we index to inflation, the lowest income deciles benefit substantially more than anybody else, by up to 4% or 5%. If we index to wage growth, it is a different story. I am more into deprivation and consistent poverty-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Sorry, in terms of methodology, I am into arresting and dealing with those who are genuinely suffering from deprivation and consistent poverty, rather than the idea of relative poverty, which is a moveable feast, particularly with an economy that has been growing for ten years. We either have serious discussions about these things or we do not. The Deputy just goes herd-like after the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: She wanted to underpin them. If we keep on doing energy credits, where is the pressure on the companies?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is suggesting that we keep bailing out the companies-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----and keep underpinning the gouging. If the companies think there is going to be €200, €500 or €1,000 every year, that will get factored in, without question.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: What is important in terms of the energy companies is the more fundamental issue facing the market, which is the methodology by which the European Single Market works in terms of how prices are determined for gas and the margin of pricing or pay-as-clear system. That is the fundamental problem. The Minister has established a national group to look at the regulatory framework governing the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: That is one of the fundamental issues because gas sets the price across Europe. That is the reality.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: We know that energy prices in Ireland are high. There are a number of factors. The fundamental factor is the broader regulatory framework that governs the pricing of energy, gas being the issue. Gas sets the price. We are at a disadvantage in that respect, as we are in respect of the dispersed nature of our grid. We have the eighth highest electricity prices in the EU 27 when adjusted...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Ní aontaím leis an Teachta in aon chor. Rinne an Rialtas an-chuid i mbuiséad na seachtaine seo caite, go háirithe chun cabhair agus tacaíocht a thabhairt do dhaoine a bhfuil ag fulaingt faoi láthair. Admhaím go bhfuil costais mhaireachtála, go háirithe ó thaobh cúrsaí bia de, ag dul in airde. Thug an méid a rinneamar cabhair...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Procurement within the Department of the Taoiseach is conducted in accordance with applicable EU and national regulations and Office of Government Procurement (OGP) guidelines and is subject to regular review and oversight.  The Department of the Taoiseach is compliant with the requirement to publish quarterly reports with details of purchase orders with a value over €20,000,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Circulars (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), the only body under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach, has not entered into any contract with a value at or above €25,000, and therefore has no relevant contract award notices for publication as required by Circular 05/2023. All procurement by NESDO is conducted in accordance with applicable EU and national...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Table below: Details of study/review/research 2021 – 2025 to date Date commenced Status Costs Involved Details of person / body conducting the study/review/research OECD research on Strengthening Policy Development and Foresight in the Irish Public Service Q4 2021 Complete. Published at...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness was established by the Government on 18 February 2025 and last met on 14 July. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for 27 November.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure works to drive infrastructure delivery, accountability and value-for-money, including the preparation and now the implementation of the revised National Development Plan. Membership of the Cabinet Committee comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and for Defence, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Neither the Department of the Taoiseach nor the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) - the only body under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach - has incurred expenditure on external consultancy/adviser fees in the past five years. In the case of the Department, such expenditure - were it to be incurred - would be reported in the Department's annual Appropriation...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: No.