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Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Let us debate it.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should debate with me. All I am asking him is to debate it.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach debate?

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Let us debate it.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: That is wrong. Ministers went before the Seanad a couple of times with amendments. Ministers are accountable to everyone. Of course, they are. The Taoiseach should know the Constitution.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: In 16 days the people will vote in a referendum on the abolition or retention of the Seanad. The Government has decided not to give the people the option of reform and it is fair to say this is the only major constitutional change to our political system that the Government is planning. It involves over 40 amendments to the Constitution. The people take the Constitution seriously. The...

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has failed to answer the two questions I asked, not for the first time in this Chamber and not for the first time during Leaders' Questions. Despite his protestations about being accountable to the House, he shows little sign of wanting to be accountable to the House or the people. On the question of why he will not take part in a televised debate, I would put it to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 48. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline his response to the first national report on bird of prey persecution and poisoning which showed that there were 33 confirmed incidents here in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 110. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans, if any, to reopen the embassy in the Vatican in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38288/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 854. 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 in 2013; 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. [36891/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 1111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to complete and enact the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38405/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 1110. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application made by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38403/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 1539. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the provision of a primary care centre at Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if this centre is to be provided by means of a Public Private Partnership agreement or by way of the Health Service Executive capital programme; if a site has been identified for this centre; if he will provide an indicative timeframe for this...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (18 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 8. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Defence Forces mission in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35732/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (18 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 16. To ask the Minister for Defence if there has been any change with regard to the provision of honour guards by Oglaigh na hEireann at religious ceremonies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/13]

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: That is unfair.

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: Deputy McDonald probably reminds the Taoiseach of himself when he was on this side of the House.

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was very negative back then.

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach may recall that a recent edition of the "Prime Time" programme contained some shocking revelations in respect of crèche facilities. There has been major concern and anxiety regarding the protection of children as a result of what was shown and questions are being asked as to whether the steps necessary to protect children are being taken. In that context, will the...

Tributes to Staff Member (17 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----and Kieran Coughlan joined the Oireachtas Service and came to Leinster House. I encourage Kieran to write his memoirs because his span of service covers the election of eight different taoisigh. Consider the history involved in all of that alone, and the sense of drama that surrounded it. He has witnessed many general elections and he has served 11 holders of the Office of Ceann...