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Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am trying to ask it but I am being repeatedly interrupted by all sides. I am simply saying to the Taoiseach that instead of the moral outrage when he is asked questions about his commitments, can he explain exactly why his straightforward promise to the people of Roscommon has been abandoned?

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will quote the statement from the Taoiseach's party to the people of Roscommon: "I would like to confirm that Fine Gael undertakes, in accordance with the Fine Gael policy on local hospitals, to retain the emergency, surgical, medical and other health services at Roscommon hospital which are present on the formation of the 31st Dáil". That is what he said a short while ago. He knew...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach always lets politics get in the way of facts in terms of the €1 billion reported-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----but if he took time to read the independent report he would find that what he has asserted is absolute nonsense.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Substantial investments have been made in Roscommon hospital over the years.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will put it now. Yesterday the Taoiseach made an incredible statement to the House when I asked him about keeping report cards on Ministers. He said we should not take his words at face value and it was only a metaphor.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Can he be straight this morning by telling us whether the country should take the same approach when it thinks back to the long list of specific commitments and promises he and his party made while they sought power? They were only metaphors.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach answer my question?

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The very service the Taoiseach said he would keep is closing.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: They were dealt with.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Who is he codding?

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The service is closing.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: He knew all about that for the past couple years but it did not stop him putting down motions in this House.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach made a commitment knowing all that.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Knowing all of that, he made the commitment.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Naughten says the promise should not have been made.

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of any texts relating to reform of the European Central Bank which he has circulated to other EU leaders at any point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has tabled any measures at the European Council or Eurogroup concerning the reform of the European Cental Bank. [16290/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the nature and duration of all discussions he held with Mr. Mario Draghi previous to agreeing to his appointment as president of the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/11]

Written Answers — European Central Bank: European Central Bank (5 Jul 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the connections he has had with Mr. Mario Draghi prior to agreeing to his nomination as president of the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18389/11]