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Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if there were discussions on European banks releasing new credit to businesses across Europe in order to encourage growth; the details that were discussed, particularly in the context of the further half billion euro being injected as part of the three year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13492/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline all of the meetings at which he has asked the European Union for assistance in dealing with Ireland's banking bailout; if he will provide an update on the progress made on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13487/12]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality how he proposes to enhance the Irish role in EU judicial and home affairs co-operation as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10755/12]

Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: There is legislation.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: It has been confirmed to the ICMSA that a capital test is going to be applied.

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Micheál Martin: It has been confirmed.

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Micheál Martin: It is in a letter to the ICMSA.

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Micheál Martin: Hold on a second.

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Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach cannot keep saying black is white.

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Micheál Martin: It is ridiculous.

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Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach said white is black and black is white. It is in black and white in that letter.

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Micheál Martin: He has learned very quickly.

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Micheál Martin: Ask the ICMSA.

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Micheál Martin: Will farmland be used in the capital means test?

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Micheál Martin: It is from the Minister to the ICMSA.

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Micheál Martin: I am very mannerly.

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Micheál Martin: This is a serious issue.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday, I saw slipped into one of the newspapers, in some inspired act by some representative of the Government, that the Seanad referendum will not take place this year. The Taoiseach had given earlier indications to the House that it definitely would take place. Will he confirm when he expects the legislation leading to a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad to come before the House?

Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was definite all along that it would be held this year. Do I take it from his reply that it will not be held this year?

Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: But, Taoiseach-----