Results 41,781-41,800 of 50,916 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Northern Ireland Issues (29 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: I object again to the Taoiseach treating every Northern Ireland issue as related, as had been done by taking Questions Nos. 5 to 14, inclusive, together. This is a disappointing attitude which denies Deputies the opportunity to obtain real and specific information on the questions we have asked. I tabled five of the questions in the group. I welcome the progress made on the radiotherapy...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the situation in Bahrain was discussed at the meeting of European Foreign Ministers this week; if conclusions were agreed on this matter; and the steps the EU will now take to push for an end to the military trials of doctors and ongoing suppression of fundamental human rights in Bahrain. [17142/11]
- Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he or a relevant State agency will take a hands-on role in establishing business incubation centres, rather than requiring local groups to set them up and manage them. [17143/11]
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: He announced it earlier today in Limerick.
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: When will the legislation be introduced?
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Earlier this year, the deputy leader of Fine Gael wrote a series of public letters, giving direct guarantees concerning services in hospitals throughout the country. I have one such letter from February, which is an open letter from Deputy James Reilly to the people of Roscommon. He stated that "Fine Gael undertakes to retain the emergency surgical, medical and other health services at...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Two months ago, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, fired the expert board of the HSE and took direct personal charge of the health service, so I presume the Taoiseach and his Cabinet colleagues are fully informed of what has been going on. I have two questions. Why are crystal clear commitments, made only a few months ago, now being abandoned? Why did the Taoiseach personally claim...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: That is an extraordinary response. The Taoiseach had complete knowledge of all of that before the election, as did the Minister for Health. He was fully aware of the facts but the Taoiseach made those promises to Roscommon and to other hospitals throughout the country and he should explain now why he is breaking them. His colleague, the Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Who could have known the Government would seek to do it by closing the hospital as we know it? I want an answer from the Taoiseach. Why did he and the Minister for Health make those clear promises? In advance of the election as Opposition spokesman, the Minister for Health wrote to the clinical director of operations in the HSE and told him to stop the configuration plans because he would...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: He is a medical doctor; he knew full well what was happening.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach made a promise.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Let us get back to the Taoiseach's responsibilities. He made the promises.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach made those promises falsely.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: I have the promises here in black and white.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: It is an open letter.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have told the truth before the election like we did. We told the people the truth before the election but the Taoiseach did not.
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Can the Taoiseach explain where all the Labour Party senior Ministers are? I hope there has not been some row that we are unaware of at Cabinet.
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: This is very serious. It is probably a manifestation of the new-found arrogance that is emerging - the new "once-a-week will do" kind of approach. (Interruptions).
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: In October there are supposed to be three constitutional referenda. The constitutional convention to recommend further amendments is due to be up and running. In spite of the Taoiseach's repeated promises, there has been no attempt to consult with the Opposition about those measures. He has consistently refused to give specific dates for when the consultations will take place. Will the...
- Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)
Micheál Martin: Just like the people of Roscommon can trust the Taoiseach.