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Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: He said he cannot be seen to be looking for a head. That is dangerous for the Minister, Deputy Reilly.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: We know where Deputy Buttimer's head is.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: Where is the Labour Party?

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that Cabinet collegiality is important in terms of the smooth running of Government and honesty between colleagues, in particular, is important. When Fianna Fáil tabled a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, in September last we were conscious of anonymous leaks to the media from some of his Cabinet colleagues that they...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: and was quoted as stating: "We are going to have to do something about Reilly and soon. Clearly he is not up to the job of being Minister, and in my view he should go. He simply can't do his job, makes a hash of everything he [does]". The key intervention was made by the Minister, Deputy Quinn's, when he responded that "your sentiments are shared by your cabinet colleagues", but he then...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: Did the Taoiseach meet the Minister, Deputy Quinn, and has he asked him to confirm or deny that he made those comments at the Labour Parliamentary Party about a ministerial colleague?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has a role in the new Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49607/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that Deis schools in Tallaght West, Dublin 24 will continue to receive special funding to allow the schools respond effectively to disadvantaged communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reassure staff, students and prospective students of a college (details supplied) in County Sligo of the future of home economics initial teacher education at the college with reference to the recommendation contained in the recent report from the Higher Education Authority to remove this service from the campus in County Sligo; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Levels (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail options open to her, within the remit of her department, to respond to the serious unemployment figures in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54399/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (4 Dec 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on efforts to retain all services at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Brittas, County Dublin; if he will appreciate the concerns of the wider community on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54398/12]

Other Questions: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether adequate nationwide coverage will be delivered under the new 4G spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53259/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Drug Treatment Programmes (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that funding will be provided to allow the retention of the important estate management projects in areas (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the concerns of the local community in respect of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the future of the Dodder Valley Partnership and CPLN Area Partnership; if he will also note that any new plans must ensure provision for strong community representation at board level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53556/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent reduction in occupational therapy and speech language services to pupils at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53553/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding previously announced plans for the Maternity Hospital at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, if he will give assurances to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53554/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (29 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the notified proposed reduction in clinical sessions at the satellite drugs clinics in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if he will understand the concerns of the projects in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53557/12]

European Council: Statements (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Austrian model replaced the Dutch model.

European Council: Statements (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: It means nothing.

European Council: Statements (28 Nov 2012)

Micheál Martin: I would have gone to the meetings of Friends of Cohesion for no reason other than to stay in touch and meet people.