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Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response, but I am somewhat concerned about what is almost a denial by him of the CSO figures. The Central Statistics Office is an independent organisation that has given us the figures that show the economy is back in recession. There is no other way around that. I do not know if the Taoiseach is correct in saying that it is not consistent with tax figures,...

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: Furthermore, one only has to look at the retail sector to know the scale and the degree to which the domestic economy is on the floor. I have heard nothing in the Taoiseach's reply that gives any hope or sense of a coherent plan to get the domestic economy back on track.

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: Over the last two or three years, the Government has consistently underspent its capital budget. The Government keeps delaying expenditure on, and thus reducing, what was already a reduced capital budget. The Taoiseach could quickly rectify that to create some demand in the economy and job opportunities. Will the Taoiseach commit to review his approach fundamentally to the domestic economy?

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: No. The Taoiseach did not say that at all. He is inconsistent.

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: What?

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: Last Thursday, the Central Statistics Office, CSO, confirmed that Ireland was back in recession. GDP has decreased for three quarters in a row. Since last summer, the economy has fallen by 1.8%, the largest fall over three quarters since 2009. We are facing a perfect storm, with decreasing exports due to a co-ordinated austerity programme across Europe that Ireland has continued to support...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has raised with his UK counterparts their plans for the future of Ulster Bank; his views on the importance of the institution to banking here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31914/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Stability Mechanism (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 138. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that there was enough progress on banking debt during the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31474/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 198. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether banking regulation has got tighter here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23707/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned about the rate of corporation tax here within the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25194/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if Prime Minister Cameron has expressed concerns to him regarding tax structures of global companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25196/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance if he was consulted regarding the recent nomination to the board of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Annual Reports (27 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current financial position of CIÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. I also welcome the generally restrained and constructive tone in which the debate has been conducted so far in this House. I have said from the start that Fianna Fáil will not treat this issue as a political football. It is a complex, sensitive and personal issue which has been actively debated for...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: Rightly so.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: We are talking about the problems of the Kilgarvan Post Office.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday saw the publication of a major report pertaining to proposed water charges. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, has indicated his intention to introduce water charges in January 2014 and to repair leakages at the same time. The report yesterday indicated that Irish Water will be seeking hundreds of millions of euro to deal with the...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: There are.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: I asked the Taoiseach a parliamentary question on this matter and he told an untruth in here on that one.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is a Government memorandum on it.