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Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----very similar to the Bill proposed by Senators Zappone and Quinn and the Bill proposed by Senator Crown. All Members of this House have an obligation to put our differences to one side by working to make legislative progress and to achieve the maximum agreement on this matter. Reform can be brought about by legislative means. We need to show a response to the people and to the campaign...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his assessment of the 2013 leaving certificate results; if there were any aspects of these that caused him concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contacts his Department has made with South Dublin County Council in respect of proposals for the development of two new schools on community lands at Firhouse, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a campaign of opposition to the site chosen is gaining momentum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Implementation (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 278. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has brought in new guidelines to allow for a record to be kept of ministerial involvement with an issue and any decisions taken as per the commitment made in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30044/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Rehiring (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made in his programme for Government on senior public servants including political appointees not working in the private sector until two years have elapsed after they have left public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30040/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Implementation (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 280. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the programme for Government commitment on overhauling the Top Level Appointments Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39074/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Code of Conduct (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 281. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the policy of senior public servants not taking part in political or referendum campaigns is worthwhile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39075/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 382. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which the €250 million allocated in 2012 for the refurbishment of social housing was spent; the local authorities to which funds were allocated and the number of housing units owned/managed by each local authority to which funds could potentially be applied; the criteria used to determine the allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 388. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding that has been spent on the senior alert scheme from January 2013 to date; if he expects the full allocation of €2.45 million to be used this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 432. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current opening hours of Cabinteely Garda station; and if it is intended to or if any consideration is being given to either limit those opening hours or close the station at any point in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41915/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact number of Gardaí assigned to District F Dublin as of the 1 June 2012 and the number currently stationed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (3 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that there is sufficient oversight of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation liquidation process to ensure the interests of the taxpayer are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41461/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (3 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department have investigated the reason insurance companies are refusing to provide quotes to homes that are prone to subsidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41702/13]

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in articulating our deepest sympathy to the family of former Deputy Martin J. O'Toole, who was a good colleague of the Taoiseach in Mayo for many years. He was a Member of the Dáil from 1989 to 1992, a very distinguished Senator from 1977 to 1989, a councillor from 1955 to 1999 and chairman of Mayo County Council on many occasions. I am aware that...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: This morning the Taoiseach will have read that 35,000 Dublin voters were sent misleading information on the referendum and polling details were sent to the wrong addresses. A total of 28,000 polling cards were sent to wrong addresses and 9,000 people received polling cards advising them to go to the wrong station. There has been a long-standing view that an electoral commission should be...

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is saying that.

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept the figure of 35,000 from the Governor?

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: Did the Taoiseach read the presentation to the Oireachtas committee on this?

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is getting worse.

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Government has put the banks in the driving seat.