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Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is a 20% reduction.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: Yes, there is.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday, Oireachtas Members across all parties were briefed by the nursing unions on the cynical and over-spun announcement of the 1,000 jobs, which will be two year contracts, for newly qualified graduates at 20% below the normal wage rate for nurses. What emerged during that briefing yesterday was interesting. First, those present were adamant that, contrary to what the Taoiseach said...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: Does the Tánaiste agree with the Minister, Deputy Reilly, that they would be better off emigrating or working in fast food outlets? Will the Tánaiste confirm also if, as stated by the Minister, this initiative is to be extended to physiotherapists and occupational therapists? We were told yesterday that HSE management and Department of Finance officials had categorically told the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: Can the Tánaiste confirm this morning on behalf of Government whether it is planned to broaden this scheme out to allied health professionals in the system? Will he also clarify whether the Government has considered the alternatives, which could realise more than double the savings proposed to be made as a result of this particular initiative?

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: It is important we have clarity and the facts in this House. The union representatives were adamant yesterday that these posts do not represent additional jobs as an instruction has been given to cut the number of agency nurses by 1,000. What this represents is the replacement of 1,000 agency nurses with 1,000 newly qualified nurses at a reduced rate. That is what is on the table. These...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: I also asked the Tánaiste to comment on the intervention by the Minister, Deputy Reilly, that young nurses who are not prepared to take up these jobs should emigrate or go work in fast food outlets. Does the Tánaiste believe that this response - which is a let them eat cake type approach - from the Minister is appropriate? I also asked the Tánaiste if he would confirm if the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----in which he asked how many people had applied for these posts. In a new farcical high, in terms of transparency from this Government, the reply was: "It is not considered appropriate to disclose the number of applications received while a public service recruitment competition is in progress." Has anyone ever heard the likes of it? That was the response given in reply to a...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: So much for transparency, Tánaiste.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: The bottom line is that this is annoying people. I put it to the Tánaiste, as a former SIPTU official, that he knows this is not the route to go.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: There are sensible alternatives to this. It now seems that the cause has become greater than pragmatism, cop-on or common sense. It is a case that we will get this through no matter what because we have put so much into the initiative, whereas alternatives are there to be explored which could realise the savings. The Tánaiste should revisit this and ensure he can implement the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Manufacturing Development Forum (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the work that has been done by the Manufacturing Development Forum; if he has examined their proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Properties (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proposed future use of the Enterprise Ireland site on Griffith Avenue Extension, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Offshore Exploration (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the environmental effects that will occur as a result of the proposed exploration being planned by a company (details supplied) off the coast of Dalkey, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3704/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria for determining the successful allocations to local projects as part of the recently announced Sports Capital Programme; and if he will clarify the specific reasons the application made by a club (details supplied) in County Dublin was unsuccessful in view of the work this club does in the local and wider community; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Dublin Bus is failing to provide a bus service between the Finglas West Area and the local Charlestown Shopping Centre, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/13]

Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Government has made a promise.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: That is because of unemployment.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Government should not make false commitments.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Micheál Martin: He is about to be put on the Order of Business.