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Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing saga of the selection of primary care centres, particularly in north County Dublin, continues unabated. The more the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, endeavours to explain himself, the more the number of questions that need to be answered. When one stands back to consider the situation, what emerges is the fact that a Labour Party Minister of State has resigned. The public...

Address by H.E. Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament (4 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: Cuirim fáilte faoi leith roimh Uachtarán Pharlaimint na hEorpa chuig ár bParlaimint. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht an méid atá bainte amach aige i rith a shaoil agus go háirithe, i gcomhthéacs obair Pharlaimint na hEorpa. I wish to join with colleagues in welcoming the President to Dáil Éireann. It is a very fitting time for his visit,...

Address by H.E. Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament (4 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: It also was a good example of the passion, candour and frankness of the President's approach. The seriousness of the issues facing Europe at present is such that I am glad we have not allowed today's session merely to be an exchange of formalities. In recent years, perhaps there has been too much formality, too much of going through the motions and nowhere near enough leadership or urgency....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he supports the proposals of Prime Minster Monti regarding the best way to deal with the eurozone crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33232/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance the timeframe he believes the process will take at EU level before a decision is taken on shared liability in relation to bank debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33231/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Council Meetings (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there will be agreement on eurobonds at the next EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33236/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance following the EU Council meeting, if the prospect of an EU banking union is achievable within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33230/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding EU proposals on banking regulation and its impact on the International Financial Services Centre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40094/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has commissioned any analysis regarding the proposed European Banking Union agreed in principle by him in June. [40251/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Council Meetings (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance the actions that will be taken, following decisions made at the EU Council meeting in June, regarding growth and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33235/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding Ireland being referred to as a tax haven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34340/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Staff (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects all employees and or advisors to Ministers to pay tax here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34343/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the suggested 75% top rate of income tax that is being suggested by Francois Hollande in France with him directly, or with Prime Minister Cameron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36898/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if bank bonuses were discussed at the recent EU Council meeting; if any action will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36899/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bond Markets (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken to President Draghi recently in relation to the European Central Banks recent announcement on short term bond markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38796/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received a copy of the study from the Central Bank of Ireland on lending and access to credit to small and medium businesses across the EU which concludes that Irish small and medium enterprises have the highest rejection rate from banks; the actions he will take following the reports findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39023/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the way in which the previous administration had jeopardised Ireland's corporation tax level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39024/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Note Negotiations (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has made contact with any of the EU leaders recently in relation to the promissory note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40098/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Note Negotiations (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has undertaken any initiative relating to arranging bilateral meetings for the principal purpose of putting Ireland's case relating to the funding of bank related debt. [40258/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (3 Oct 2012)

Micheál Martin: To ask the Minister for Finance the meetings he has requested or held with the President of the European Central Bank since 1 July 2012. [40252/12]