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- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----if for no other reason. We are entitled to have some sense of what the timeline will be either day or indeed tomorrow. It will involve resolutions being brought before the House, the ordering of the schedule of the House and contributions from the Government and Opposition. The second item I want to raise is a serious one concerning older people in our community, particularly up to...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: There is an air of disbelief in both the country and the city about the fact what would have been a major economic project in its own right will not be proceeding. I refer to the cancellation of the five Garth Brooks concerts. It is estimated that this will cost the city €50 million at a minimum. However, many people believe that the financial hit to the economy will be far greater....
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach stated yesterday that this matter was badly handled and that what has happened is a shock to the system. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, said that it is a major embarrassment. Other Ministers have made similar comments. What most people are asking is what is going to be done now. Can it be rescued in any shape or form?
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the fact the Taoiseach stated that he will examine Deputy Dooley's legislation. However, is that for the long term or will it be done right now?
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The legislation is specifically tailored to deal with the issue of the cancelled concerts immediately because it would facilitate a review mechanism in respect of the decision taken by Dublin City Council regarding the licence application relating to the Garth Brooks concerts. The legislation could have immediate application. This week the guillotine is being applied to a number of Bills...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Is anyone going to take action and can the situation be retrieved or rescued?
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I request that the Government consider the legislation that has been put forward. We would support its passage in this House and get some advice on it. We accept that it is open to amendment and change.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (9 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: 420. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who has recently had a medical card revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29999/14]
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Will Government time be given to consideration of it? Approximately 200,000 hotel bookings have been disrupted as a result of this decision and 70,000 people are inward bound in about ten days.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach can change that.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: I extend my congratulations to the new Tánaiste, Deputy Joan Burton, on her elevation. She clearly received an overwhelming endorsement from Labour Party activists across the country. It is the pinnacle of a long career and she has enjoyed very good support form her family and friends. I wish her the very best in her portfolio and in her role as Tánaiste, giving very strong...
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----for members of the Opposition to have to watch on a daily basis the very pained look on certain individuals coming into the House who are living in a kind of limbo-land in terms of whether they will survive. We are very concerned-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----to witness the elevation of the Tánaiste.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: Our day will come too, Ruairí.
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: To stay within the parameters of the Order of Business-----
- Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)
Micheál Martin: -----to which I am leading, the Taoiseach might indicate when he intends to bring resolutions before the House to give effect to the long speculated Cabinet reshuffle. Will the Opposition be given due new notice in terms of the timelines for debate and contributions on what will be a substantive debate on the issues surrounding that Cabinet reshuffle? We have some idea who will be coming...
- 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...