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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Financial Services Sector (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if the Clearing House Group has met recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Financial Services Sector (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if officials in his Department attended a IFSC Financial Clearing House Group meeting recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39090/13]

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and agree with what he has said. This horrific violation of the innocence of children has spread understandable shock, genuine concern and fear across every community. That is why a comprehensive programme involving different agencies is required in this incident. In addition, we accept that child protection is a core principle that goes to the heart of...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: Leaders' Questions is normally the scene of contentious interchanges. Today I wish to raise an issue not in any contentious or combative way but rather in a spirit of solidarity with the people of Athlone and, in particular, the two young girls from that town who suffered a horrific indecent assault some days ago. This incident has caused deep anger, shock and disbelief, not just across the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Expenditure (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 166. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the basis upon which it was decided where to spend the public funding on promoting the Irish Presidency, and in particular if moneys were spent on any newspaper supplements or advertisements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34272/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Expenditure (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if moneys were spent on promoting or outlining achievements during Ireland's EU Presidency after the Presidency was concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34273/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if European leaders have recently discussed the situation in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39087/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (1 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 175. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he met with the Secretary General of the OECD when he was in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39133/13]

Other Questions: Medical Card Numbers (26 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: 9. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical cards that have been withdrawn in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40013/13]

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is promised legislation in the form of the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013. It is there.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is in the context of that legislation that is he asking the question. The Minister, Deputy Howlin, is not-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: We are entitled to raise issues in respect of public appointments.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Minister promised to bring forward legislation. That is what we are asking and nothing else.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: No, but he has a role in other legislation. He is the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. He is the Minister who can bring in legislation-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: This is not personal.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not personal. It is a matter of what is right and wrong-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: What about the Chief Whip?

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. Again, the reason I am raising this is because it has not escaped our notice that there have been significant discussions in the US Senate about the Irish tax structure in so far as it relates to foreign direct investment, which is a key issue for employment creation in this country. There have been fairly lengthy discussions and debates, some very partisan, in the House...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: They relate to the issue.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: I wish to contribute on the Order of Business.