Results 40,781-40,800 of 50,917 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ministerial Travel (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the number of civil servants or other staff from his Department who accompanied him on his recent trade mission to the United States; the number of civil servants from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade who accompanied him on this mission; the cost of the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: It was well leaked.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Irish Times.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Really.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach knows how it works.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: What eurozone Ministers has he met?
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: They have not.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: How many eurozone Finance Ministers has the Taoiseach met in the last eight months?
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: What I have said is factually correct.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: They did not.
- Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the Minister's response to Deputy McGrath's suggestions on Committee Stage. Consultation with the credit union movement is essential, particularly with the issues that are arising. I thank the Minister for that.
- Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: An appeal.
- Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I welcome the Minister's response and his engagement with the stakeholders. He admitted that the position on Committee Stage was somewhat of a blunt instrument, but having heard the debate in the House and the concerns expressed externally, he has been prepared to refine it and refer the issue of appeal to the Commission on Credit Unions. This provides an opportunity for further reflection...
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am disturbed by trends emanating from the Government regarding social welfare recipients, from the comments on lifestyle choice by the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton to today's comments by the Taoiseach on scams. It must be reiterated that the majority of social welfare recipients are not scammers and are in a difficult position because of the economic crisis. Headlines...
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: What about the presidential election?
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: I meant how the publication of the review will fit in with the presidential election.
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: Is this a case of looking after Deputy Naughten?
- Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: We already have a Bill ready in this area.
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: This delayed summit marks the last chance for Europe's leaders to tackle the enormous and growing crisis which is facing the eurozone. Europe needs them to agree a dramatic package of supports and the revision of failed policies. The alternative is damage to the economic and political fabric of the Union which may take decades to undo. An unforgivable amount of time has been wasted by...
- EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)
Micheál Martin: It will be a bad outcome if the summit finishes without a comprehensive and generous plan for Greek debt. The summit must also provide a mechanism for recapitalising many more banks in recognition of both the Greek position and the fact that reserves need to be higher on an ongoing basis. German, French, Italian and Spanish banks are under pressure, as well as those in smaller economies....