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- European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Three weeks ago, Deputies contributed to statements about the then upcoming meeting of the European Council. A common theme from all parts of the House was that this would be an extremely significant meeting at which the Heads of State and Government would reach decisions that would have far-reaching effects for Ireland and Europe as a whole. It was to be the Council at which a clear and...
- European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Your language on it has changed.
- European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Yesterday, the Taoiseach mentioned that he spoke with President Trichet at the summit.
- European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: The mandate of the ECB should be reviewed urgently. The bank has shown that the sole role of low inflation as a policy target is increasingly unsuitable in terms of the economic needs of Europe. Targeting inflation is important, but when this leads to an overly-aggressive stance it is highly damaging. The ECB's rate increase in mid-2008 after the recession had already begun was an historic...
- Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach was slow out of the traps this morning.
- Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: We are talking about redundancies.
- Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach indicate when the promised legislation in regard to the establishment of the strategic investment bank will be introduced?
- Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his engagement with the implementation of the Croke Park deal [6653/11]
- Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: On my question on the Croke Park agreement, the Taoiseach seems to preface everything by trying to blame others. The bottom line is whether he agrees with the assertion of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, that if the Croke Park agreement does not deliver the required savings the option that will be chosen will be a further cut in the pay of...
- Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Given the concerns of the Taoiseach about the pace of the implementation of the agreement and flexibilities to be achieved, has he met the leaders of the public service unions and ICTU in regard to the Croke Park agreement?
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements he has put in place to give himself and others reports concerning media coverage [6664/11]
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to maximise the use of www.merrionstreet.ie in view of comments (details supplied) [6847/11]
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to review the work of the Communications Unit in his Department [7505/11]
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the role to be played by him in seeking to secure and retain inward investment as distinct from the role of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. [7690/11]
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: She paid the Deputy's salary.
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: The response to both the questions on the communications unit and on www.merrionstreet.ie are a remarkable illustration of the U-turn the Government has taken on many issues. Let us take the example of the communications unit. The Taoiseach's response is a classic example of the cynical approach he took when he was on the Opposition benches. He attacked that unit for nine years and accused...
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: It is a very poor basis for a new type of politics.
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: I appreciate the Taoiseach's confirmation that it was never and is not a propaganda site.
- Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: I, too, have a question for the Taoiseach in terms of media co-ordination and roles within the Department. Is the Taoiseach in a position to outline details of the permanent structure to be put in place for the GIS? With regard the replies, which are quite comprehensive, it is very clear that "Sir Humphrey" has been hard at work in terms of ensuring members of the Government were all...
- Government Economic Management Council (13 Apr 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the names of all persons appointed to assist the Government Economic Management Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/11]