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Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have respect for the House.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: What is happening here is ridiculous.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach has been saying that for a year. He came to his position on the matter belatedly.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: We have been saying that for months.

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update of the full list of capital projects at Cork Institute of Technology; and the capital projects at CIT that are affected by the recent Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016. [37595/11]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a proposal to create a technological university through a partnership between Cork Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology; and if he will support a partnership between these two institutes. [37596/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 388: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress he has made with the community and voluntary sector in areas of high unemployment; and the vital role they play in local communities. [32729/11]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether Ireland will achieve the 2020 targets set by the EU of reaching a 20% emissions reduction compared to the 2005 output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34009/11]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Notwithstanding the very significant commitments in regard to mortgage interest relief for hard-pressed householders and the undertakings in regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Keane report, will the Taoiseach indicate when he envisages the personal insolvency Bill will be brought before the House? In addition, will the Government take a more proactive approach to...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill?

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he has met the recently elected new leader of the SDLP Dr Alasdair McDonnell to discuss issues of common concern. [34359/11]

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his recent contacts with political leaders in Northern Ireland. [35995/11]

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 18: To ask the Taoiseach the specific action he intends undertaking in relation to pushing for a sworn inquiry into the murder of Mr Pat Finucane. [37372/11]

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I also read those comments from Unionist politicians in general. I would accept, of course, that this State has consistently been resolutely opposed to the Provisional IRA campaign, and the campaigns of others. These were militant campaigns which inflicted unnecessary violence on thousands of civilians on the island of Ireland, and which resulted in death, destruction and misery for...

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: A number of issues arise in such a large volume of questions and we will not get time to get through everything but specifically arising out of the Taoiseach's reply and in the context of Question No. 15, and the question relating to Dr. Alaisdair McDonnell and the issues of common concern, the Taoiseach referred to the A5 project as a deferral rather than an abandonment. Originally, it was...

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: We imposed €6 billion in cuts last year and kept it in.

Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is now late 2011 and the Taoiseach has stated that €25 million will be provided for the A5 in 2015 and 2016. I ask him to reconsider that. Following the North-South Ministerial Council meeting, I would have thought there would have been a review of our commitment to the A5. The infrastructural development that has occurred on the island has been of huge benefit to the economy, in...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will we be allowed to attend?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Does that deal with the referral to the sub-committee?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I accept the Deputy's point and I accept his right to say it.