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EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Equally, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have not initiated a round of contacts with eurozone colleagues. One meeting with the Commission President is not an adequate preparation for such an important Council summit. This summit may well be Europe's last chance. There is a desperate need for decisive action and real leadership. It has been missing for most of this year. The crisis has been...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The interdepartmental mortgage arrears group report is being published this morning by the Minister for Finance. I understand the report recommends an independent mortgage advice service to guide mortgage holders and, in addition, it also suggests the early introduction of new non-judicial arrangements and describes this as vital. Yesterday in the House the Taoiseach indicated he would...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yesterday in the House the Taoiseach said he would welcome constructive proposals on an issue that is not a laughing matter or a matter for barracking but an issue that is of real concern to hundreds of thousands of people who are very worried about their mortgage arrears and household debt and who cannot see a future ahead of them.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is also a significant drag on the economy, particularly the domestic economy. Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill would legislate for an independent debt settlement office, a statutory, objective office that would provide a mechanism to resolve household debt issues. I ask the Taoiseach to give the Bill serious consideration. It will be published today and taken next week in the House and I...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: It was on "Morning Ireland" this morning.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Michael McGrath's Bill is based on the report of the Law Reform Commission of last December, which the Government has had for the last six to seven months. He has used that to craft a detailed Bill but has extended it to cover mortgages. The Taoiseach asked if someone had access to a leaked report. With respect, the Keane report should be in every Member's in-box this morning before...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Why did the Taoiseach mention leaked then? There should not be any issue with leaking, it should have been given to every Member in advance of its publication.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Two specific commitments were given in the programme for Government. It was stated that the negative equity generation would be assisted through enhanced mortgage interest relief.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: That was to happen in July but it did not happen. The Taoiseach also committed that interest increases arising from ECB interest rates would be absorbed by the banks, not mortgage holders. This has not happened and there have been two ECB increases. How quickly will the Government act on this report and how quickly will legislation be introduced as a result of this report to give relief to...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: How many leaders does Fine Gael have?

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have no difficulty with that.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach did suggest that.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach saying he wrote the Bill last night?

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not true.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reinstate the two teaching posts at a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [28777/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will retain the full complement of special needs assistant staffing at a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [28778/11]

Written Answers — Public Service Agreements: Public Service Agreements (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific initiative he will take as a result of his meeting with the Croke Park agreement implementation group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18838/11]

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the promised legislation on upward-only rent reviews, which the Minister for Justice and Equality is working on, the Taoiseach suggested at the commencement of his term in office that a facility would be afforded to the Opposition to tease out the principles of Bills in Dáil committees. It appears there have been some constitutional difficulties with this Bill. I invite the...

Social Partnership (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach agree there have always been bilateral discussions between Ministers, trade unions and employers?

Social Partnership (11 Oct 2011)

Micheál Martin: Attending a plenary session of NESC is hardly earth-shattering.