Results 34,801-34,820 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: We found out that the Taoiseach was telling an untruth in the House about the shredding of documents. He told an untruth in here and he is now at it again.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's reply is not clear regarding whether there will be a referendum. What he has said gives confusing signals in that regard. The Oireachtas inquiry provided for in the Bill introduced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, does not have the powers to bring non-officeholders to account or to make any adverse findings regarding the behaviour in...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: That is what is happening. This person has engaged with the bank and sought to find a resolution mechanism with the bank, but there was no response.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The point is that the banks have not changed. There is no confidence among the public in the capacity of the banks to deal fairly with the thousands of people in mortgage arrears because of the change in the code of practice and the change in the legislation which essentially gives carte blanche to the banks and puts them in the driving seat. I am not the only person saying that. People at...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is not happening.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Central Bank has said it cannot be prescriptive on this. It does not have the powers that are suggested.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Central Bank does not have the power to instruct the banks on this.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday, the Taoiseach was adamant that the Oireachtas inquiry into the collapse of the financial and banking system, under the Bill proposed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, would be more than adequate to hold bankers and all involved to account. We know that is not the case. No sooner were we finished yesterday than the Taoiseach's spokesperson...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Some 26,000 families are in the firing line when the legislation giving the power to bankers to repossess goes through the Houses.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The tapes revealed by the Irish Independent reveal a certain culture, and the people do not trust the banks on the issue of mortgage arrears.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: The people believe there should be independent oversight and there are proposals on this side of the House to have independent oversight of the banks as they deal with customers in mortgage arrears. I suggest it is now essential and it seems the Government is on the side of the banks in dealing with people in mortgage arrears. It seems the Government trusts the banks to deal with people...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: -----and in an even-handed manner on mortgage arrears. It is a serious issue for people who are in arrears and under considerable pressure.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European External Action Service (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the European External Action Service is effective in its mandate as the European Union's diplomatic corps; his views on the European Parliament’s report that criticises the EEAS over its management structure and appointment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30798/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (26 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about the lack of progress on the Narrow Water Bridge; if he has discussed this matter with Prime Minister Cameron or President Barroso; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23844/13]
- European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: As predicted six months ago, the Taoiseach is marking the impending end of Ireland’s Presidency with an active programme of over-claiming progress and under-playing problems. It is certainly the case that there have been moves forward in finalising a number of programmes. Our diplomats have once again shown that they are highly professional and effective. They are rightly seen as...
- Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Some six weeks or two months ago I asked about a commitment made in the programme for Government on primary care. The programme for Government promised a universal primary care Act and clearly indicated that universal primary care would be introduced in phases, particularly in respect of recruiting additional doctors, nurses and allied health professionals for the new primary care areas....
- Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: We were told it would be before the Dáil by now.
- Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: We got a solid promise that he would revert to us at the time of the announcement. That did not happen.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: Can I ask a supplementary on the previous group of questions?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013)
Micheál Martin: On the questions I tabled on the Justice for the Forgotten and the Finucane case, I know the Taoiseach's schedule has been extremely busy but in regard to the Justice for the Forgotten, as has been said by others in the House, this was the largest atrocity during the Troubles. I am talking about Dubliners and people from Monaghan. They have watched other groups being met and in essence they...