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European Council Meeting: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked a question. Is there an answer?

Banks Recapitalisation (1 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance the timeline that he envisages for conclusion of the discussions with the EU European Central Bank in relation to reducing the net cost of the bank recapitalisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5629/12]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the studies he has commissioned or reviewed regarding the likely impact of the fiscal control provisions in the proposed European treaty as part of his consideration of the matters before the European Council. [4755/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will confirm that in so far as they have dealings with a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, they are of the highest probity and professional standing and that any inference to the contrary is completely without foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4893/12]

Written Answers — Eurozone Crisis: Eurozone Crisis (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance if the ECB will make radical choices to solve the euro crisis in order that international markets can regain confidence in our currency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38474/11]

Written Answers — Eurozone Crisis: Eurozone Crisis (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the ECB should have an extended role in its response to the euro currency crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1918/12]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance if there were pre-budget meetings with the social partners in the context of budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37018/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the job stimulus initiatives already undertaken will be sufficient to ease the unemployment figures if growth rates remain between 1.6 and 1.8%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38472/11]

Written Answers — Eurobond Scheme: Eurobond Scheme (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance if a eurobond scheme has been discussed at EU level; and his views on whether this would address Germany's concerns and allow the ECB to stabilise the euro. [38476/11]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new EU intergovernmental agreement or fiscal compact will have any impact on the IFSC and its ability to do business in an effective and responsible manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1934/12]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has made an assessment of whether the withdrawal of Britain from the EU intergovernmental agreement will affect the IFSC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1924/12]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance if he met the troika when they were in Dublin recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2325/12]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the recent decision of the Revenue Commissioners to write to pensioners was handled correctly; if not, the actions he proposes to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2326/12]

Written Answers — Economic and Monetary Union: Economic and Monetary Union (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the recent eurozone reform deal will be sufficient to enable the markets to respond in a positive manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1916/12]

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the European Commission has agreed to allow a portion of profits from the sale of State assets to be invested in job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/12]

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach consider setting up a specialist sub-committee of the House to consider this issue in greater depth? I believe that is required.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: I do not want to put this to a vote but I want a more fundamental reflection on the issue.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: It means more time for debate. I also believe the Parliament must set up a specialist committee on this matter.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: I am looking for a commitment from the Taoiseach on this significant issue.