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Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: Sending an e-mail at 5.30 p.m. yesterday is not a discussion. It is reflective of the dismissive manner in which the Government treats this House.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is absolutely disgraceful. It is the same with many other institutions of the State as well, as we have witnessed in recent times.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: We saw this from the front-line workers.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: We have no idea what kind of nods and winks were sent in different directions to try to get the votes over the line. The Taoiseach played an old-fashioned, traditionalist numbers game to try to get this deal over the line and it failed spectacularly.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: It was a combination of divisive politics and a bit of bribery and intimidation at the end, but it misfired spectacularly.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach tried to buy votes.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: More voted against it.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: The workers did not believe the Taoiseach. They voted against it.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: Is it an action plan?

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: After yesterday's ballot results from SIPTU on the Croke Park II agreement it is now very clear it has been rejected by the membership of trade unions throughout the country. Many union members never believed in the first instance that this was a fair deal and they were not persuaded by the Government. We have been pointing out to the Government, and putting down markers with regard to the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is very clear the Taoiseach's plan B is to reflect. I find it extraordinary there is no more detail emanating from him on the scenarios he must have factored in. In the Irish Independent on 13 April, when the news from the teachers' unions was not good, the Minister, Deputy Howlin, spoke about a 7% cut across the board.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: I welcome that the Government is united and that Fine Gael and the Labour Party are united on this issue. Some elements of the Labour Party have been speaking out of both sides of their mouths-----

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----on this issue so it is welcome to hear a unity of purpose exists. Several weeks ago the Taoiseach was asked in the Dáil about three elements of legislation committed to by the Minister, Deputy Howlin, which he stated would be implemented irrespective of a vote. The Taoiseach was asked yesterday in the House if that legislation would be coming forward as regards aspects of this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Performance Management Systems (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce annual evaluations and reviews of teacher performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Croke Park Agreement Issues (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on his role and that of his Department in the recent Croke Park negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13595/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made on the commitment in the Programme for Government on opening principal officer appointments to external applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12333/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Proposed Legislation (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to legislate for a reformulated code of laws, replacing both the Ministers and Secretaries Acts and the Public Service Management Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12335/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that TLAC has been overhauled to include the majority of members drawn from outside the public sector as per the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12334/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the costs associated with the establishment of Irish Water; if he will outline in detail the areas of spending his Department has approved for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (17 Apr 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that Irish Water and local authorities will spend on external consultancy contracts during the process of establishing Irish Water and transferring responsibilities and assets; if he will outline details of any tenders already awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17912/13]