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- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: We did not predict anything that he suggested. At exactly this moment last year, he reversed the budget decision on the disability allowance and DEIS schools. The Minister for Education and Skills apologised for his attack on carers. He has yet to apologise to the students of Ireland but at least he apologised to DEIS schools for his attack and he reversed that measure. A majority in this...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: He is parading around as some sort of new Ireland chancellor, determined to get his way and giving in to nobody.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: I urge the Taoiseach to stand back, reflect on his decision and reverse this cut because it sends out a message that the budget is mean-spirited and shows utter contempt for those who care for the less well off and most vulnerable in our society.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: On the respite grant.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: Over the decade.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: Is that the note from the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte?
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: The poor Labour Party.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: Most people across the country agree that last week's budget was deeply unfair and a very brutal one on the poorest and lowest income families. Today sees the commencement of the Social Welfare Bill. What has emerged from all of the disarray within Government prior to the formulation of this particular budget is the absolute determination of the Fine Gael members of Government to protect,...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the status and whereabouts of Ayman Taleb Abustah a prisoner in the Israeli prison system with the Israeli authorities. [55115/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Training Programmes (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will arrange for FÁS to offer language courses to unemployed persons in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if he appreciates the importance of such courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55594/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the proposed second level school at Kingswood Heights, Tallaght, Dublin 24; if any decision has now been taken in respect of the management of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55593/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the building of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55646/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the differences in board structures for community schools and community colleges; the nominating bodies for board positions; the number of position ascribed to each nominating body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55649/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of chaplains in Dublin post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55650/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the Dublin schools that have lost the service of a career guidance counsellor; the Dublin schools that are sharing the service of a career guidance counsellor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55651/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to address the matter of teenage suicide in Dublin post primary schools; his views on whether wellness is a topic that ought to be provided for at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55652/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals his Department have for the school site at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55653/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current or planned works being undertaken at Rathfarnham Castle Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55647/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department is dealing with a funding application for South Dublin County Council to allow the authority purchase an apartment block on Cookstown Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55596/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Elections (11 Dec 2012)
Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration he has given to the increased costs of additional council seats in the four Dublin local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55642/12]