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Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----with the reality as experienced by teachers, parents and, most critically, children in schools. The Government should release the 475 SNA posts being withheld. It can deal with any emergencies that emerge during the year-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----with the flexibility it has been given.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Flexibility is the point regarding emergencies.

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did not ask a question. I said, "Release them".

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Is the Taoiseach claiming credit for that?

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is making a Second Stage speech. This is Leaders' Questions.

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has had with, or instructions he has issued to, the officials of the Department of An Taoiseach who serve as a nominee chairing the National Disability Strategy Stakeholders Monitoring Group and the Senior Officials Group on Disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18390/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has held discussions with the Northern Ireland First Minister, Mr. Robinson, regarding the Smithwick tribunal. [18912/11]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will discuss the interim report of the Smithwick tribunal with any leaders during his planned visit to Northern Ireland. [18913/11]

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any administrative role in overseeing or co-ordinating inquiries undertaken by Departments regarding matters of grave public concern; if, as a matter of course, he requires that his office be notified of changes to the operation of such inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18837/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timetable for the publication and enactment of legislation regarding the judicial pay referendum. [19805/11]

Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach confirm, in line with earlier commitments by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, that the comprehensive spending review will be published in early October?

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was being somewhat disingenuous in saying it is just a co-ordination issue. Fundamentally, he has taken the entire EU section, which is not just a number of people doing co-ordinating work but is actually the core unit that led for the Department of Foreign Affairs on EU matters and which has now gone to the Department of the Taoiseach. This has fundamental implications for...

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: It has everything to do with it.

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is a fundamental issue in terms of how that is playing out within-----

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach had considerable experience in June last year and he came out of it with flying colours. We all take lessons from time to time.

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: With regard to the Secretary General, the Taoiseach said earlier there were previous terms and conditions. Will he confirm that the terms and conditions of the new Secretary General reflect those of his predecessor?

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: He said something different earlier. This is the incredible spin the Taoiseach goes on with all the time.

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: They are not my comments. They were made by the Taoiseach's colleagues.

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Micheál Martin: I asked a specific supplementary question on the terms and conditions. Can I have a specific answer?