Results 42,441-42,460 of 50,916 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: While I am on my feet I will mention, with regard to the Ministers and secretaries Bill, that there is a precedent under which the Minister for Children and other Ministers could answer questions. It has happened before in the House.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: In the past 20 years a tradition has developed whereby the first bilateral visit by a new Taoiseach is to the British Prime Minister. The Taoiseach's two immediate predecessors had in-depth meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron's immediate predecessors within a week of taking office. In that context, I welcome yesterday's meeting and that it was held in a positive spirit....
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I am surprised that the broader issue of enlisting support for change in the terms of the EU-IMF package was not discussed and that there was no specific request. The Taoiseach says we will leave it to the Minister for Finance, but it is advisable that it is raised at all levels including at government-to-government level. I am sure the Taoiseach will...
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Regarding the ordering of questions, I submitted a question on 30 March asking the Taoiseach about whether he intended to meet the CEOs of multinational companies personally, considering Ireland is a location in which to do business. I received a letter the following day telling me my question had been rejected and that it was being resubmitted to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: We were promised a debate.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: It was scheduled.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: There will be no time for hill walking.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: It is promised business.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: They are not wide open.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was told to change it by his Tánaiste.
- Official Engagements (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: I regard the taking of such a large grouping of questions as unacceptable. There should be more common sense in taking questions. I do not mind questions being grouped where there is strong coherence or similarity in dealing with issues, but taking Questions Nos. 8 to 17, inclusive, together is an extraordinary action which almost brings the process into disrepute. The topics dealt with...
- Official Engagements (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Did the Taoiseach discuss with the British Prime Minister the impact of that Government's economic policies on Northern Ireland, particularly the impact of cuts in education, social services and health on marginalised communities? Given the unique circumstances in Northern Ireland, there is a need to ensure economic and social progress in order to underpin the political progress that has...
- Official Engagements (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: What about the Pat Finucane case?
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when he will publish details of his proposal to reduce the permanent rather than political staffing of his Department [6666/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in the restructuring of his Department including reduction in staff numbers for the entire Department rather than reassignments within the Department. [7685/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the changes if any he has made or expects to make in spending allocations within his Department. [7686/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if it is his intention to make any promotions to the civil service staff in his Department from outside the current ranks of the civil service during 2011 and which promotions are involved. [7689/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the total estimated annual expenditure savings to his Department as a result of changes which he has implemented since his appointment. [7693/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the units in his Department which he intends either cancelling or transferring to other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8192/11]
- Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach indicate the reasons he has not opened up the positions to which he alluded, namely, Secretary General to the Government and the new position of Secretary General to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform? Only a number of weeks ago it was clearly stated that the former position would be publicly advertised. Likewise, the new position, the creation of which I...