Results 32,061-32,080 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, has already announced unilaterally that he is going into Cabinet.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, is ringing all round him. I do not know who among those who have been talked out will talk themselves back in but in any event it would be useful if the Taoiseach could bring that to a conclusion and let us know when we can expect to hear that.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----and very significant reputational damage to the country in terms of the importance of Ireland and Dublin as its capital city-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----in attracting such significant events to the country, which create employment and activity for a range of interests. Deputy Dooley's Bill is available. It may not be perfect so if the Government wishes to amend or change it we are open to that. Is the Taoiseach prepared to accept Deputy Dooley's Bill in Government time over the next two days with a view to trying to bring about a...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet sub-committee meetings that were held in February and March. [12886/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet committee meetings that were held in the month of March 2014. [17515/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet sub-committee meetings that are planned for the month of May. [20863/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. He mentioned that the new justice sub-committee had met once since the new Minister's appointment. That meeting was in May. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether a programme of reform has been drawn up for the Department of Justice and Equality and whether its Secretary General attended that meeting?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: No, just the reform programme generally in respect of justice, which had been promised. Was the Secretary General at that meeting? We are still conscious that the Minister has not articulated confidence in the Secretary General of her own Department. I would be interested in knowing how that plays out at committee meetings. The Taoiseach mentioned that the health sub-committee met once...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I wish to make it clear to Deputy Gerry Adams that I am speaking in as objective a manner as I possibly can. I was critical of the Northern Ireland First Minister's response to the independent adjudication of the Parades Commission by withdrawing from the North-South Ministerial Council and the talks, a point not acknowledged by the Deputy in any way. I did not get a clear answer. Did the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Even if one is a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach met President Clinton but it is about four months since he met him. It illustrates the disintegration of this format of asking questions when it is four months later before we get to discuss the visit.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has been saying that since time immemorial but has not brought forward initiatives or ideas. He arrived in March and we are discussing it now. The Taoiseach indicated in his reply that the global Clinton initiative, the work in Africa and the Ukraine were among the main items to be discussed. The international dimension to Northern Ireland, and the interest and commitment of...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: It is the privatisation of the community sector.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Bill Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12768/14]
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. There is a need for him and the British Prime Minister to meet urgently and then, in consultation with the parties in Northern Ireland, to draw up a framework to create fresh momentum in the political situation in the North and create a new agenda to move the process onwards. A community relations council report to the Assembly this week was disturbing...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: All of us in this House hold the peace process dear. In particular since the conclusion of the Good Friday Agreement, there has been a genuine cross-party desire to maintain momentum towards peace and in particular, advancing political stability in Northern Ireland. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that recent events have caused much concern. There is a genuine sense of drift in terms of...
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 105. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the June Council meeting discussions on the six pack and two pack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29035/14]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 106. To ask the Taoiseach the discussion held at the June EU Council meeting on regulatory fitness and the REFIT programme; if he made a contribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/14]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 107. To ask the Taoiseach if he made a contribution at the June EU Council meeting when there was a discussion on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29037/14]