Results 38,561-38,580 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach cannot answer it.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: The problem is about Joan and the Taoiseach cannot answer it.
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received in his Department in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16220/12]
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: We are still waiting for the Government's proposals on the production of legislation to reform and extend freedom of information legislation, a clear commitment given in the programme for Government which committed to restoring the Freedom of Information Act on the basis that it had been undermined by the previous Government, a dubious proposition. When will this occur? Alternatively,...
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: What about the utilisation of freedom of information legislation as a ploy to delay giving information to Deputies?
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: It was mentioned in the reply that there had been 80 requests. Will the Taoiseach comment on this? The number and cost of freedom of information requests could be reduced if Ministers replied to parliamentary questions. The pension levy is a classic illustration, in that a simple question on whether the Taoiseach had received advice could have been answered in the House. However, he chose...
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: We can do it now.
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: That does not happen.
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: Ministers refuse to do this.
- Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Micheál Martin: Why examine it? The Government just does not do it.
- Water Charges (28 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the timeframe for the implementation of water charges; if he has reviewed the original timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31169/12]
- Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he met with representatives from Price Waterhouse Coopers in the context of the review they carried out on the water services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22698/12]
- School Curriculum (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on proposals in Britain to make foreign language learning compulsory from the age of seven and if he will comment on the differences in approach between Britain and Ireland on foreign language learning among primary school students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30955/12]
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: There is a lot of hot weather in the Labour Party at the moment.
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Is Deputy Keaveney here?
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: On forthcoming legislation, I wish to point out to the Taoiseach that the Keane report did not recommend the ending of the mortgage interest supplement scheme. In my view he should not have distorted its recommendations in his response to my earlier questions. The report looks for sustainable models but nowhere in the Keane report is there a recommendation for the ending or the phasing out...
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach give the House an indication and an outline as to when it is proposed to circulate the personal insolvency Bill, the timetable for Second Stage debate and for Committee Stage and ultimate implementation and commencement? We need some idea of the timeline for implementation of the proposed measures.
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: What is the timeline for Committee Stage?
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: Will it be held in October?
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Micheál Martin: The banks were briefed first.