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Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: That would require a referendum.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: A referendum would be required in order to alter the structure of the ESM.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I was referring to the ESM.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should withdraw that implication. That is not the issue.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am offended by the Taoiseach's implications.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The numbers have been cut back.

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he has made with the political parties in Northern Ireland in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16219/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when the next British Council meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19796/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach when the next North South Ministerial Council meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19797/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to visit Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21312/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings he has attended in relation to north south cooperation recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the issues that will be discussed at the forthcoming North South Ministerial Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24826/12]

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I have tabled five of the 11 questions being taken together. The reply illustrates a certain sense of drift in North-South relations. I get no sense of urgency or active engagement between the Governments on the North-South agenda. In concrete terms there is no real urgency in pushing co-operation forward or in fulfilling the potential of the...

Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I remain unconvinced by that answer. The entire North-South agenda needs a fresh initiative, fresh engagement and an injection of additionality to what we have experienced to date. The former Taoiseach and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, made clear commitments to the A5 and A8 projects some years ago, but they have been somewhat diluted since. This is a great pity. Regarding the review...

Written Answers — Sheepmeat Sector: Sheepmeat Sector (14 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to address the instability in the sheep market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28533/12]

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday I raised in the House the issue of the necessity and the importance of having a debate in regard to the situation pertaining to Deputy Mick Wallace, and I understand Deputy Wallace himself wanted to avail of an opportunity to make a statement to the House. My understanding from the Whips' meetings was that the Government Whip indicated there were legal reasons that motions or a...

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I wonder why legal issues are being invoked here when Standing Order 57 seems very clear. Standing Order 57 states: Subject always to the right of Dáil Éireann to legislate on any matter (and any guidelines which may be drawn up by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges from time to time), and unless otherwise precluded under Standing Orders, a member shall not be prevented from raising...

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Under Standing Order 57-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I must insist on my right, under Standing Order 57 to raise a point-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have always respected the Chair. I just want to raise a matter under Standing Orders. The Chair has made a comment.