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Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I suggest the Opposition has been constructive in terms of its engagement on the Order of Business of this Dáil.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: What is proposed is a unilateral change to Standing Orders and I do not believe that is the correct process in which to engage. I ask that the Whips meet to agree a comprehensive series of changes to Standing Orders. The Government's programme and indeed the policy documents of most political parties suggested changes in terms of how we conduct our business in this House and in regard to...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: On No. 5-----

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I ask the Taoiseach, in the spirit of what he said-----

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is always good to witness the poacher becoming gamekeeper.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: The principle the Taoiseach has missed is that I agree with the need to reform Standing Orders and that my party is anxious to co-operate in that regard.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is an important principle at stake. If the Government is genuine about all the rhetoric we have heard since its formation about the House reforming Standing Orders and so forth, let the House do so and the Fianna Fáil Party will co-operate.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: All the reform documents stated the Executive should not dictate to Parliament how it did its business. All I am asking is that the proposal be withdrawn and that the Whips meet to agree a variety of reforms quickly.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: We should not be selective in this regard. A comprehensive series of reforms has been proposed. What we have is selective imposition by the Executive as to how the House should do its business. That is not good enough and not in keeping with the spirit of the reform proposals included in the various policy documents of all parties.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: While it is all very well for Deputy Stagg to endeavour to impose himself again and be whatever he wants to be, there is an important point of principle at stake. The Taoiseach may ignore it or put the matter to a vote if he wishes, but I respectfully ask him, in the spirit of our agreed co-operation, to withdraw the motion and approach this issue correctly. Although the matter was raised...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Murder of PSNI Constable: Statements (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the callous and shocking murder of Police Constable Ronan Kerr. I will of course also attend his funeral mass tomorrow. I referred earlier to the importance of an agreed motion to give a clear message from this democratic Chamber. At the outset, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and those of my party to the family, friends and neighbours of Ronan...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements for State visits in the coming months. [5811/11]

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to implement the African trade strategy which was developed by the previous Government. [5916/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding he provides to Co-operation Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6658/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he supports the UN millennium development goals to tackle global hunger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6660/11]

Written Answers — International Awards: International Awards (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when successful applicants to the Fulbright International Science & Technology Award will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6657/11]

Freedom of Information (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Since he is not here we should move to Question No. 2.

Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his policy in relation to investment in border-area infrastructure [5812/11]

Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his policy concerning cross-border bodies [5813/11]