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European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 19: To ask the Taoiseach the particular labour supports and suggestions on tackling youth unemployment that were included from Government in the joint sponsored papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6181/12]

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach the way the comprehensive review of national progress under the Europe 2020 strategy is being prepared; when it is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6183/12]

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 21: To ask the Taoiseach if he will circulate all papers which Ireland has co-sponsored for consideration by the European Council. [6194/12]

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 30: To ask the Taoiseach if he has held any bilateral meetings with any EU partner since the last EU Council meeting; if there are any bilaterals planned in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/12]

European Council Meetings (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yes. I have some 13 or 14 questions in this group. The handling of these questions is a very good example of the way the Taoiseach has undermined his own accountability to the House. Many of these questions were put down well in advance of the summit but they were not taken due to the halving of the number of sessions of questions to the Taoiseach - we normally had two a week but that has...

Armenian Elections (21 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken or actions in conjunction with the EU to ensure that the upcoming elections in Armenia will be conducted properly in accordance with international and European standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9562/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the relevant parties regarding the Luas BXD link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8582/12]

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: The action plan for jobs involves a significant amount of legislation. The Taoiseach was unclear yesterday about the timetable for the credit guarantee scheme given its centrality to the small and medium sized enterprise sector and the creation of jobs in that sector. I would appreciate a more definitive timetable for that legislation, not only for when it is expected to come before the...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Surely the Taoiseach had all this sorted out when he published the action plan? It is unbelievable he is now writing to a Minister about a central part of the action plan.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I know that but the Taoiseach is now writing to the Minister. Does he not talk to him?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Does the Taoiseach not have Cabinet meetings?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: That is what I am asking for. There was great fanfare; this was not announced in the Dáil, it was announced outside the Dáil so the Taoiseach cannot come in here and say he has no date for important legislation.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: With the greatest of respect, the Taoiseach should stop all the old blather. I asked a specific question and the Taoiseach comes in here and says he is writing to a Minister.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did not even know yesterday if it needed legislation.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I expect the Taoiseach to know the answer to the question and not to have to write to the Minister.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is very tetchy this morning.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: We should have a debate on international issues. We do not seem to have any.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Standing Orders-----

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am not lecturing but we have been doing it since this Dáil-----

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: A bit of consistency would not go amiss either.