Results 36,101-36,120 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: In terms of the Taoiseach's meetings with Prime Minister Cameron, I am surprised that he did not discuss corporation tax with him, which is an important issue for the island of Ireland. Overall, it would enhance the attractiveness of the island for inward investment. Some people might have concerns about North or South of the Border but I believe, overall, it could be a positive in terms of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: On the broader issue of health inequalities and educational disadvantage, the time has come for the Irish and British Governments, with the Northern Ireland Executive, to develop jointly a comprehensive plan of action similar to initiatives undertaken in the Republic to deal with these specific issues. I would appreciate the Taoiseach's opinions on this matter. May I revert on questions...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I have been saying for well over 12 months that there has been a lack of proactivity by both Governments, particularly the Irish Government, in respect of events in Northern Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement should be more than just the absence of violence. What we are beginning to witness are underlying factors coming to the boil, as has been the case...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Taoiseach if he has discussed a reduction in rate of the corporation tax in Northern Ireland with Prime Minister Cameron recently; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55217/12]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Taoiseach when the next North South Ministerial Council is to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2309/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister Cameron recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2318/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Taoiseach if he has been asked to meet Mr William Frasier recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2394/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Taoiseach if he intends to visit Belfast in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2395/13]
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: They will shortly be followed by the Labour Party.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: Does this mean a deal has been done? Will the Taoiseach provide details to the House?
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said "Portugal". He might want to correct this.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: I am no wiser now than I was three weeks ago, only that the situation is far more serious and getting worse. The bottom line is that I do not know who has been conducting the investigation for the past three weeks.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: I do not know what role the FSAI has played in the investigation. The Taoiseach is correct that the FSAI has been at arms length. It should be at arms length. It was established under the Minister for Health in the first instance to avoid capture by the industry after previous experiences. Originally we were told the source of the raw material in the ingredients could have been Dutch or...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: It is 75%.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: The point I am making is that the chief technology expert stated the DNA traces are negligible and irrelevant; it is that the burger in Tesco and the burger in Rangeland Foods are, as he stated, baffling and he could not make it out. If we cannot make it out and if the chief scientist involved cannot make out the origins of it and where it came from let us stop the ringing declarations about...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: -----and find out where this material came from and what quality it is. On the last occasion we discussed this matter I raised this point with the Tánaiste. There have been many revelations about the illegal slaughter of horsemeat in this country. Can we be absolutely sure that horsemeat legally or illegally slaughtered in the country is not now finding its way into the food chain?...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: Who is the meat trader?
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: That is not true. The bottom line is it was an outside the box exercise.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: The chief technology specialist of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland could not believe the outcome. He stumbled onto something and the system has not followed up on it with the degree of urgency it should have.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)
Micheál Martin: I am not saying that at all. This was not a systemic test. That is my point.