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- Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: -----and hence there is an excessive focus on issues like capital spending which can make a fundamental difference to the productive capacity of the economy and create jobs.
- Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: I was somewhat surprised by the Taoiseach's confirmation of the resignation of the Minister of State, Deputy Willie Penrose. On a personal level, I got on very well with the Deputy over the years. Will the Taoiseach outline to the House the reasons the Minister of State resigned and the implications of this for the implementation of legislation already committed to, in particular that...
- Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Does this resignation confirm the closure of the four barracks, in Mullingar, Cavan, Clonmel and Castlebar? When does the Taoiseach anticipate replacing the Minister of State? Will he outline any implications for the programme for Government? This is the second resignation from Government parties this year. Does the Taoiseach anticipate any further resignations before the end of the year?
- Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Was any effort made to prevent the resignation?
- Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: It seems extraordinary this is happening, given the enormity of events-----
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the fact that after eight months and five summits the Taoiseach will finally hold a bilateral summit tomorrow with a leader of a eurozone country. As we have been pressing him on since last June, there is an urgent need for the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to do more than just talk about diplomatic initiatives. Now that he is finally meeting Chancellor Merkel the big question...
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: We have a cross-party mandate on corporation tax which the Taoiseach agreed with all parties in the House before a European summit meeting. I do not accept his view that we cannot work to try to develop a cross-party consensus on matters pertaining to Europe and the national position. It is incredible, in the teeth of the worst eurozone crisis ever, that he appears to have indicated he...
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach follow up on her comments? Another summit next week is due to agree a framework for reforms of the European Union, yet the Taoiseach has not yet made a single substantive point on what Ireland's position will be on this matter. Some weeks ago in the House he stated he did not have any idea what was being talked about and he was only talking about limited treaty change....
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Eight months ago, the Taoiseach stated he would undertake the biggest diplomatic initiative of all time.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: I have actually.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach set out his views at the meeting?
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: So it is cost-neutral?
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he has initiated any significant formal reviews of policy areas under his Department. [31041/11]
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Sorry, what was the last sentence?
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: The reason I asked this question was to inquire about the policies outlined in the programme for Government. In particular, has the Taoiseach revised his commitment to have his office personally vet all ministerial appointments? We have had a significant number of appointments to State boards. The Taoiseach indicated that appointments would be made in a new and independent way and that he...
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: No one believes any change has taken place with regard to State appointments but I have made my point on the matter. I am somewhat surprised that the Taoiseach stated no formal review of policy has taken place because, as the Taoiseach is aware the Minister, Deputy Quinn, made it clear that he would reverse the increase in the student charge upon coming into office. He signed a specific...
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: How scores the report card in terms of the Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the pledge he has made to students on the student service charge?
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: It related to report cards. On "The Late Late Show", the Taoiseach stated there would be a report card for each Minister.
- Departmental Reviews (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach doing them again?
- Programmes for Government (15 Nov 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the Cabinet office that was set up to oversee the delivery of the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/11]