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Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. I oppose the proposal of the Taoiseach in this regard because it is completely inappropriate to guillotine the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011. The Order of Business as proposed only allows for half an hour to complete Committee and Report and Final Stages despite the fact that Opposition parties have tabled 21 amendments. The...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: And that of public servants.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are other amendments.

Irish Language (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Forgetfulness is a modest admission by the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Although the Taoiseach and I met yesterday, on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I offer our sincere sympathy on the recent death of his mother, Eithne. May she rest in peace. In that context, I appreciate the Taoiseach's attendance today. The budget leaks have been continuing at an unprecedented pace. The most recent leak, on motor tax hikes, is particularly cynical in so far as any such...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: My difficulty with what the Taoiseach said is that the Minister, Deputy Hogan, has confirmed publicly that there will be changes. He has said there will be "adjustments in the bands" and "adjustments in the rates". He has argued that the Minister for Finance needs to use resources from motor tax and adjustments in the bands to reduce the budget deficit. The Minister has said there will be...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: He is running out of scope.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is unusual.

Constitutional Amendments (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the nature of the consultations he will arrange for the proposals regarding the constitutional convention before the Government published its position. [34384/11]

Constitutional Amendments (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I welcome that the Taoiseach intends to meet the leaders of political parties before the recess to discussion the establishment of the constitutional convention and the Government's proposals because when I last tabled this question as far back as June, the Taoiseach indicated that, before the final structure and terms of reference would be agreed, party leaders would be consulted. We have...

Constitutional Amendments (29 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: The budget is due to be introduced next week, which suggests an extremely tight timeline with regard to meaningful engagement on this matter prior to the recess. I am of the view that we should engage on this matter before the recess. I respectfully suggest, however, that there may be a need for a more detailed engagement when the House reconvenes after Christmas. I offer that suggestion...

Written Answers — Cultural Tourism: Cultural Tourism (24 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the commitment in the programme for Government regarding developing cultural tourism opportunities, when local authorities no longer have an arts officer, will be implemented following the publication of the comprehensive spending review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36600/11]

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is not agreed. The 19th document laid before the Dáil, as referred to in the Order Paper, is entitled "EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland - Draft Programme Documents, November 2011". Apparently it has been lodged in the Oireachtas Library. It relates to the draft programme that was circulated to German parliamentarians. I have asked for time to be provided to the House-----

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I oppose the order and, in doing so, am entitled to comment on why.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I oppose that on the basis-----

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: It does not matter.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am entitled to oppose the sequencing of the Order of Business in the House.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I know that. I am absolutely well aware I am not Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am not attempting to do anything.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Micheál Martin: I understood Deputy Adams attempted to raise a different matter.