Results 32,421-32,440 of 50,830 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (13 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not answer my original question. I have already asked the cause of Deputy Shatter's resignation as Minister. I have asked about the ramifications for the Department of Justice and Equality arising from chapters 19 and 20 of the Guerin report and whether the Taoiseach has received any formal response from the Department about those conclusions. Does the Taoiseach accept...
- Leaders' Questions (13 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: Could the Taoiseach answer the questions?
- Leaders' Questions (13 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: Last Friday, we had the publication of the Guerin report into serious allegations that were made into the handling of various complaints of malpractice within Bailieborough Garda station and related events. Having read the report, it seems clear that the former Minister, Deputy Shatter, resigned as a response to chapters 19 and 20 of that report and the conclusions arrived at, and not just...
- Order of Business (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: We are. I am of that view.
- Order of Business (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: It appears from a very quick review of the record that we had this morning the shortest ever debate on the nomination of a Minister. There was once a tradition of having a day-long debate. On the last comparable occasion, three hours were allowed. It is interesting that, on that occasion, the current Taoiseach, who was then in opposition, attacked the time allowed as insufficient and...
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach announced the resignation of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, yesterday at 4.30 p.m. in the House. The Guerin report will be published tomorrow and should be debated in the House in considerable detail. It is very unfortunate that the Minister for Justice and Equality resigned when the Members of this House had not yet seen the report. It is surprising also that the...
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Minister. The Tánaiste was informed mid-afternoon. Did the Minister speak to the Tánaiste before coming into the House this morning? There is a reasonable expectation that these questions would be asked, because I find it very surprising that the Tánaiste was blindsided on this issue. Can the Minister confirm when the Tánaiste was told that the report had...
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: No. I am not saying that.
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: I just want to find out when he was told.
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: Did they not talk at Arbour Hill?
- Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: I thought the Minister would have spoken to him.
- Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: He is out electioneering.
- Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: Nobody on this side of the House interrupted any speaker on the Government side. This is a very serious debate.
- Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: We are talking about the resignation of a very senior Minister from a very senior portfolio and the necessity of appointing a replacement. The fundamental behaviour of Government has to change. Above all, there must be respect for other people's opinions, irrespective of who they are, whether whistleblowers or Deputies for whom the Taoiseach has no time. In the case of Independent Members...
- Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: For any person, a nomination to serve as a Cabinet Minister is a great personal honour. Deputy Charlie Flanagan has every right to be pleased and proud of this nomination. I and my party congratulate him and also his family and supporters, without whom he would not have reached this moment. I know it is a day they will celebrate and remember with great satisfaction. Likewise, I wish the...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Commemorative Events (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had regarding inviting members of the British royal family to the 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19928/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Commemorative Events (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has asked any other heads of state here to commemorate 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19929/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: 121. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he or his Department officials have had any meetings to discuss the 1916 commemorations recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19930/14]
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: Again, I say it was wrong of the Taoiseach not to consult with the leaders of the Opposition in regard to what he has just announced to the House in the context of the Guerin investigation. It would have been useful if the Taoiseach had shared some of the main headlines and content of that report because we had no indication the report had reached his desk or that it would have such dramatic...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----and the Taoiseach has indicated that a commission of investigation will be established following the recommendations of the report. Does the Taoiseach then intend to have a full debate on the report in the House next week? He indicated that time would be made available for a comprehensive debate on it. Will the Taoiseach confirm whether that is the order in which the Government...