Results 38,581-38,600 of 50,909 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: I want to know when the forestry Bill, the key Bill in facilitating the sale of the trees and assets of Coillte, will be published. Does the Taoiseach envisage the publication of the heads of the Bill to facilitate all-party engagement on the issues and the teasing out thereof? These issues are of significant concern to communities throughout the country. I would appreciate a response to...
- Order of Business (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: That is what I am concerned about. Could we have some indication as to when-----
- Order of Business (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: There is a Bill.
- Leaders' Questions (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: There is deep concern about the eurozone crisis almost on a daily basis, given recent events. There are significant concerns about Greece and its political uncertainty, Spain and Italy, with bond yields rising again. The markets are reacting negatively in a significant way to these events and confidence is being undermined day by day. There is concern about the adequacy of the firewall and...
- Leaders' Questions (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: The time for monitoring has passed. For the last 12 months I have been calling for many of the measures I have outlined, as have many analysts in Europe and elsewhere. That decisive action is necessary now on a more fundamental level to deal with the crisis. In that context, in every conceivable scenario, the passage of the fiscal treaty is essential. No one disagrees with the need for...
- Programmes for Government (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will detail the procedures whereby the review of the Programme for Government was prepared. [16236/12]
- Programmes for Government (15 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will detail any recent changes he has made to the administrative arrangements which he has put in place to oversee the implementation of the Programme for Government. [16237/12]
- Order of Business (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: I think the Taoiseach will accept that the situation of elderly people and senior citizens is very important as is their need for security and certainty in terms of the provision of care. There has been much concern around the fair deal scheme. The Minister responsible announced that a fundamental review and a legislative review are taking place in regard to the fair deal scheme and...
- Order of Business (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: It would be useful in advance of the sale of the national lottery.
- EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Over the years there has been little substance to Europe day in Ireland or elsewhere. It is not a public holiday and it is mostly marked by the institutions of the European Union. This is a shame because the great achievements of the Union deserve to be recognised. By agreeing to work together, the nations of Europe made a decisive move to overcome a history of devastating conflict and...
- Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's investigation into the "Prime Time Investigates" programme on Fr. Kevin Reynolds revealed a shocking systemic failure that resulted in the undermining of a man's character and reputation. This is a dramatic wake up call for everybody who believes in the value and importance of public sector broadcasting. It appears from the report that not even the...
- Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response and for coming some distance with me on this matter. I respectfully suggest the existing Oireachtas committee has too many issues on its agenda. One issue with the existing Oireachtas committees is they are covering too many Departments and too many subject matters. In this case, as the committee must consider natural resources, communications and...
- Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: He has his own plan.
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposed operational impact and proposed annualised cost savings of the new Garda roster introduced on 1 May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/12]
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a review of security for members of the Government following recent events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16202/12]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met the chief investigator with the Independent Commission on the Location of Victims' Remains, Geoff Knupfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21419/12]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the recent developments in relation to the Disappeared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21418/12]
- Official Engagements (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: The Irish financial services sector employs approximately 30,000 people in this country, particularly in Dublin. We do not control the world and one of our first priorities must be to protect employment in the financial services sector, but that is dependent on what happens at international level. In the context of the recent strategy that was published and, indeed, some discussions that...
- Official Engagements (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: I am told it was.
- Order of Business (8 May 2012)
Micheál Martin: In the context of commitments given in the programme for Government, when will the legislation facilitating the holding of the children's rights referendum be published and brought before the House? The referendum on children's rights is a serious issue, in respect of which legislation has been promised for some time. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could give an expected legislative...