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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.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I will persist in raising Standing Order 57. I am entitled to do that.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not talking about that at all. I am not talking about the Chair's decision on that.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not trying to make politics. Standing Order 57 says-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Chair should care about it and should not try to make me-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not questioning the Chair. I am asserting my right to-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Chair is making the decision.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I beg the Ceann Comhairle's pardon. I am entitled to raise the issue of-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am entitled-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to reflect on what he has just said. I have quoted Standing Order 57 and I am entitled to raise this.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am entitled to raise this under Standing Orders. This is not about playing politics. It is about my right as a parliamentarian to raise an issue under a Standing Order of this House-----

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: -----and the Chair has no right to undermine my right to do that.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: Have a proper answer the next time.

Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Micheál Martin: On that-----