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Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. I will explain the reason. The Taoiseach is well aware of the importance of global Internet companies to our economy and the vital importance of making clear to the world that Ireland, as a country, is committed to innovation and creativity in this sector. We need a deeper and fundamental reflection on this question. The Minister of State, Deputy Seán Sherlock, is...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: There was a time, Deputy Byrne. There was a time.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: We certainly have. There are a few Labour Party pirates.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is important.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Now that the intergovernmental treaty has been finalised, will the Taoiseach ensure, as an urgent decision, that the public can be properly informed about the treaty by publishing an explanatory guide to it? The people have not been kept informed adequately of the content of the treaty, what it is about or its objectives. Essentially, the people have been kept in the dark for far too long...

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: I put it to the Taoiseach that he has neglected the public dimension to this debate and to the preparations leading up to the treaty to an alarming degree. In December, we asked in the House for a special Oireachtas committee to be established to enable the issues around the treaty to be teased out by parliamentarians here, but the Taoiseach rejected that constructive suggestion of mine at...

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: I asked about the impact assessment.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Has the Government done an impact assessment on the treaty? That is the question I asked.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Has the Government examined the impact on the budget and on jobs?

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Surely work has been undertaken, but will it be published?

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach publish the report on the impact of the treaty?

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: An cairdiúlacht is precious i mo thuairim.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should keep digging.

Written Answers — EU Council Meetings: EU Council Meetings (25 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the proposal to increase cross-border mobility to complement budget discipline and debt reduction in the eurozone; if this has been discussed at EU Council level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2041/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (25 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that the commitments in the programme for Government on eliminating poverty traps are being met; if the commission on taxation and social welfare has made recommendations on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1925/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the crime prevention officer position in County Tipperary; if he intends to fill this post; the cost of the position; the current arrangements for crime prevention in County Tipperary; the amount spent on those provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the crime prevention officer position in County Tipperary; if he intends to fill this post; the cost of the position; the current arrangements for crime prevention in County Tipperary; the amount spent on those provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (24 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the proposed rehauling of the top level appointments commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1940/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will give an update on the legislation committed to reform the code of laws replacing both the Ministers and Secretaries Act and the Public Service Management Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jan 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is any progress on the commitment in the programme for Government on developing a statutory register of lobbyists and rules regarding the practice of lobbying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2040/12]