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Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Parties should not own the Dáil.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Is that a convoluted "No"?

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is very clear and democratic.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy's obsession with me is always reassuring, from a constituency perspective.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: We had a big, long exposé on another Bill.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: That is a nice set up.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Is it in order?

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: There was no consultation.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach sat down with no Member in advance. He can be flippant all he likes, but he has shown a fundamental disregard for Members.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach again did not answer the question. I reiterate that he did consult me in advance of the preparation or publication of the package of Dáil reforms. He said he would, but he did not. He broke that commitment which he gave on many occasions during Taoiseach's Questions. With regard to the health Vote, will the Taoiseach confirm whether there will be a Supplementary...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Minister said the opposite yesterday. He said there would be a Supplementary Estimate.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Do I take it, therefore, that the Minister was incorrect yesterday when he said he would not keep them within the limit?

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is talking double Dutch. I do not understand. The Minister said he would spend a small bit over the limit, but the Taoiseach said he will not. I know he follows the Dutch model, but this is really double Dutch.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: Will there be a Supplementary Estimate?

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. As a mark of protest about the manner in which the Government is doing business, I am opposing this proposal. In the last session, the Taoiseach gave me a very solemn promise and commitment, indicating he would consult with me on a package of Dáil reform measures that would be brought before the House. He did not do so and broke the promise; it was very dishonest of...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: There have been no meetings and it is extraordinary that at a time when people say they are dramatically reforming the House, not one single Member-----

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----has been consulted.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: We have been presented with a fait accompli.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: That illustrates the lack of sincerity on the Taoiseach's behalf and that of the Chief Whip with regard to meaningful Dáil reform.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is a charade and the measures were published last week because of the upcoming vote in the Seanad referendum. It is a pretence that the Government is interested in making itself accountable to the Dáil.