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Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach bring forward similar proposals to the car scrappage scheme which, everyone accepts, had an impact on that sector? The ESRI has warned that retail sales will decline again in 2012. Can the Taoiseach outline what the Government will do to protect jobs in this sector? There is no town across Ireland not experiencing serious issues on this front.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Under the original troika agreement, there was to be a 1% increase in 2013 and a further 1% increase in 2014, but there was to be no increase in 2012. The Taoiseach decided, in his wisdom, to increase it by 2% in 2012. I find that incredible. With the greatest respect, the Taoiseach's head must be in the sand for him to suggest there have been no jobs lost in the retail sector.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Thousands of jobs have been lost in the retail sector. Recently, Members from both sides raised the loss of jobs at La Senza and there is no town in Ireland where there are not shops closed on every street. However, the Taoiseach has come out with the statement that no jobs have been lost in the retail sector. That is an incredible statement to make. He also said that prices are going...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: The point is that if the Taoiseach does not even see the reality on the ground, in terms of jobs lost and increasing pressures on people in the retail sector, there is no hope for the sector in the months ahead.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: It was not the time for it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is not doing it.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the process of verification for mileage claims by Ministers in respect of their duties is sufficiently robust; his plans to review the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the sectorial transitional team plans and service implications following the exodus of 6,600 public servants at the end of February will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9363/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered deferring some of the pending public sector retirements particularly from maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6385/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views that there should be more co-operation in relation to roster flexibility in the context of the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7781/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views and if he will provide an update on the Croke Park agreement implementation. [7787/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met recently with the social partners in relation to the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7783/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the future of the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5153/12]

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has finalised his plans in relation to the sale of State assets and in particular the possible investment on job creation from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5155/12]

Written Answers — Innovation Initiatives: Innovation Initiatives (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views regarding Ireland's latest ranking on the European innovation table; the actions he is taking to ensure that innovation policy is being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9362/12]

Official Engagements (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have a supplementary question which I signalled. I acknowledge that Davos represents a very important networking event. I had the privilege of attending it and I know that some of the events there broaden the mind and broaden the horizons if one is prepared to be open and listen to what people have to say. It is a good networking event with people who can create many jobs in the country....

Official Engagements (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach accept that such a consensus emerged from the discussions at Davos? If he listened to those, are they reflected in any of the Government's policies, particularly in the context of the fiscal treaty?

Departmental Expenditure (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I have one quick question.

Departmental Expenditure (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach explain why he has kept the unit in existence having spent nine years attacking it?

Departmental Expenditure (28 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: He kept calling it a propaganda fiction.

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