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Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: I have met dozens of gardaí during the past number of months who feel completely ignored by the Government and who feel there is a fundamental lack of respect for the work that they do on behalf of society and our citizens. It is clear to me that morale in An Garda Síochána is at an all-time low and at a tipping point. Gardaí feel ignored by the current Government. They...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (26 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers with stacked payments will be able to carry these forward into the new Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020; if he is in favour of maintaining these rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14653/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Schemes (26 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers currently in the rural environment protection scheme 4 and the agri environment schemes 1 and 2 schemes; the number that have received their 2012 payments; the reason for the delay in payment to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14667/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (26 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on any meetings he has attended at which the horse meat fraud was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that persons acquiring driving licences will have the option of supplying their own photo for the licence as is the case for passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/13]

Other Questions: Bank Debt Restructuring (21 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has sought to review with the Troika the rate at which banks are required to de-leverage such that lending to the domestic economy can be supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14034/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Trusts (20 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health when the new hospital groups will be formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13861/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health if, in view of advances in the treatment and early detection of cancer, he will consider including cancer patients on the free general practitioner card for long term illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (20 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that funding to the Irish Patients' Association is being cut from April onward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10967/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (20 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken to or met the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland recently to discuss the ongoing mortgage crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10966/13]

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Forces mission in Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13265/13]

Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: On forthcoming legislation, I have never seen such a crisis in morale among An Garda Síochána in my political life as I see now. This is very serious, and we are at a tipping point. It is not all down to Croke Park II, although that has been a contributing and exacerbating factor. Gardaí feel bad about that agreement and feel it does not respect the role they play on a 24-7...

Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: The election of Pope Francis has received considerable attention in the Irish and global media. I pay warm tribute to RTE for its excellent coverage of the papal election, which reflects the strong connection between many Irish people and the Vatican and the papacy. I congratulate Pope Francis and wish him every success. Approximately 18 months ago the Government decided to withdraw the...

Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: Is this not a good opportunity to restore the embassy? It is a new era. A considerable number of people were offended by the decision.

Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is an opportunity with the Finance Bill to correct the financial difficulties.

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: First of all-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: Is Deputy Byrne the new Ceann Comhairle?

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: There have been approximately 950 repossessions according to Mathew Elderfield's comments yesterday, and 38 forced repossessions in the last quarter. I do not accept the point that the Central Bank in the context of its functions and remit, and the imperatives and orthodoxy by which it abides will tip the scales in favour of the mortgage holder-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----or that there will be a genuine independent approach to resolving the issue which allows sustainability for the mortgage holder.

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste, Deputy Gilmore, was very clear about what should be done before the general election because his view was that for the duration of the recession there should be no repossessions whatsoever.