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Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is not fair by any objective criteria.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Before I proceed, I hold no brief for Deputy Higgins but I believe in the right of people to articulate their positions fairly and to have them properly assessed. Before the conclusion of the Order of Business-----

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: -----whether or not the Taoiseach meant it, the assertion that Deputy Higgins was a supporter of Osama bin Laden should be withdrawn and should not be allowed to stay on the record.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: It was not a fair assessment by any objective consideration of what was said.

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of State bodies he intends to abolish; the time line for achieving same; if a provisional list of State bodies to be abolished has been drawn up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5907/11]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 84: To ask the Taoiseach the public affairs, public relations and advertising contracts that have been advertised by his Department since he has taken office. [8594/11]

Written Answers — Corporation Tax Policy: Corporation Tax Policy (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has prepared any documents relating to his policy on corporation tax for circulation to the Heads of State and Government of the other European Union states. [8190/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is committed to holding a referendum to reverse the Abbeylara judgment to enable Oireachtas committees to carry out full investigations. [6661/11]

Written Answers — Register of Lobbyists: Register of Lobbyists (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has put in place any arrangements to restrict the lobbying of his Department by any person. [6665/11]

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will be aware of the latest data showing manufacturing activity continues to grow and has just reached its second highest level in 11 years. At the same time, the enterprise agencies are reporting a very strong pipeline of investment projects, some of which have already been announced. Following the practice of his predecessor, will the Taoiseach use his visit to New York to...

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Over the past week, Ministers appear to have been sent out daily to brief journalists on the likely contents of the forthcoming jobs initiative. In fairness, the programme for Government did promise a new approach to discussing budgets before publication. This is well under way. The Taoiseach admitted that the Government had over-hyped the jobs budget promised in a wide range of...

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am just coming to my question. Will the Taoiseach instruct his Ministers to commit to publishing, in the documents that will be issued next week supporting the jobs initiative, details of all activities that have already been planned and those that are to be stopped in order to fund the initiative itself?

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: On behalf of my party, I warmly congratulate the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Creighton, on her marriage to a colleague from Cork, Senator Bradford. The Minister of State has displayed discerning acumen and taste in terms of moving south to choose a valued partner. Judging from replies given on Leaders' Questions, I suspect it might be some time before we deal...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In light of increased global connectivity, the time is right to formalise its strategic importance to the country. Bestowing upon it formal representation in Seanad Éireann would do that. Given the huge majority the Government will enjoy in the Upper House, I make this constructive suggestion in a positive way. In light of the Taoiseach's visit to the United States tomorrow, even the...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The announcement on business on Monday next was made during Easter Week. Clearly, the Minister of State was extremely busy at the time. We welcome the holding of the special session in the Dáil. The programme for Government states a Europe Day debate will be held and I welcome the fact that European parliamentarians and the European Commissioner will have an opportunity to speak....

Constitutional Convention (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the proposal in the programme for Government for a constitutional convention. Will the Taoiseach give a commitment to the House that the convention's remit will be wide enough to allow for a real debate about radical reform of the Dáil and its relationship with the Government? The Taoiseach mentioned reform of the electoral system. Does that mean merely a reduction in the number...

Constitutional Convention (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: How does the Government propose to define the composition of the convention? I have heard various suggested comments, in terms of one third experts, one third the public via a jury system and one third Members of the Oireachtas. Will the Taoiseach give serious consideration to ensuring that elected public representatives are given a substantive input into the work of the convention not...

Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to increase transparency in the system of making appointments to State boards [5908/11]

Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if it is his policy to advertise appointments to all State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6655/11]