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Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach state the number of commitments that have been followed through in legislation, particularly in respect of the overhaul of TLAC? Is it the case that the chairman and majority of members are drawn from outside the public sector? If not, when will this occur? Shall all appointments at principal officer level and above be open to external competition, and at least one...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is No. 1, regarding the public sector reform commitments. It was committed that at least one third of such appointments would be reserved for candidates from outside traditional Civil Service structures for a five-year period. Has this been honoured? If not, what is the timeframe? Can the Taoiseach indicate when legislation to introduce social impact bonds will be brought before the...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: What is the position on social impact bonds?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is a clear commitment in the programme for Government. Your lack of knowledge of the programme for Government is startling. It is a clear commitment.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: You did not know about it.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: You had no notion.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Gerrymandering in Dublin.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It looks after Labour in Dublin.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is the biggest gerrymander I have seen in a long time.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Government should make the amendments and get it sorted.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: That was never on.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is not the case. That is not true and the Taoiseach knows that.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach please answer my question?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Why did not the Taoiseach telephone the leaders?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked about the leaders in Question No. 19.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is fillibustering.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Has the Taoiseach spoken to the Finnish Prime Minister?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have tabled 13 questions in this bundle, so I would appreciate the latitude of the Ceann Comhairle.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not specifically answer Question No. 19, to ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to any of the Prime Ministers of Finland, Germany or the Netherlands since the joint statement by their Finance Ministers on Tuesday, 26 September 2012, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (16 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have put in his reply that he did not speak to them specifically. That is the key point of all the questions I have asked. Three weeks ago, those Ministers for Finance made a significant statement about their understanding of the June deal on the separation of Government debt from bank debt. It is incredible the Taoiseach has not held any discussions or contacted their...