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Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Apparently he has published a lay person's guide to the regulations but has not published the regulations. There might be a reason for that. This might be a sleight of hand approach because he does not wish to say up-front what the regulations actually mean in terms of the standards that will apply. It is something he has dodged and fudged for months now.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is unprecedented that a Minister would write to a Deputy to say he is not publishing regulations because they are too legalistic and would confuse people, but that is what he said in writing.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I agree with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, that it sounds incredible, but I can show him the letter. He should see the Minister, Deputy Hogan, whom I know is held in the highest esteem and affection by members of the Labour Party. However, can the Tánaiste confirm when those regulations will be published?

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have just learned of the sad passing of Mr. Paul Barry who worked in Leinster House for many years. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I convey our sympathy and sorrow to Paul's family. He was an outstanding gentleman who was kind, courteous and represented the best traditions of the Houses. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. The budget the Government introduced hit the lowest income...

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Minister's position is deceptive because it is pretending to make a change without making any. Incidentally, I agree that it is wrong to reduce the age to seven years. If the Minister and her Government colleagues are serious, surely the only honourable and sincere approach would be to withdraw the Bill or, at least, delete section 4 which gives rise to this provision. It is not...

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is an extraordinary comment by the Tánaiste, avoiding the core point of the question. If he agrees with the Minister, Deputy Burton, who perhaps believes she is Tánaiste in a different way, that the age of seven is too young for anyone to contemplate access to education or adequate child care on the Scandinavian model, why put this into the Bill in the first place? Why make this...

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is an attack on single parents.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Has she not engaged already?

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: There is.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is a cut, not a reform.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Tánaiste was good at it himself at one time.

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if the impact of the Fiscal Compact Treaty on trade across the EU has been accessed or discussed at EU level; if there is a fear that trade activity will decrease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16222/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance if he agrees with Moodys agency that say the Personal Insolvency Bill as proposed will lead to further downgrades if it leads to a write down on mortgage debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16223/12]

Written Answers — European Stability Mechanism: European Stability Mechanism (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been progress made at EU level in relation to extending the size of the European Stability Mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16215/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to publish the joint Troika paper on the way to deal with bank recapitalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16238/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if approval from the EU heads of Government is necessary in the event of there being restructuring of the bank recapitalisation inclusive of the promissory note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16214/12]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance if he agrees with Governor Honohan who has recently said that credit conditions for Irish small and medium enterprises are worse than any other place in Europe and that it is causing a drag on the country's recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13650/12]

Written Answers — EU Commission Reports: EU Commission Reports (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding another report of the EU Commission being leaked in the Bundestag; his views that this is damaging to persons' confidence in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13486/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent European Commission report that shows that each country is showing a contraction of their economies; the way this will impact on job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11051/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the developments in Greece and its restructuring; his views that the delays in resolving the situation are preventing European leaders from concentrating on growth and job creation; his views on the action needed to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10584/12]