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Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I asked you to answer questions, not-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Stick to the point.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: That confirms you have not read it.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: In fact, that is a different issue-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: And about Fine Gael.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is important that we have clear commitments from the Government in terms of how the House will deal with the Moriarty tribunal report. I ask that a comprehensive debate on the report be organised by the Whips and that the Dáil be convened next Monday for our exclusive consideration of the report and its conclusions. In addition, a facility should be agreed by the Whips whereby the six...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I see emanating from the Taoiseach's comments and his whole demeanour an attempt to downplay the gravity of the Moriarty tribunal report.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: This has done immense reputational damage to the country in terms of how we do our business.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: There are many issues in regard to this report of which the Taoiseach is well aware. It strikes me as odd that he is avoiding any serious consideration of the issue. Moreover, I am somewhat taken aback that he will not be in the House later for private notice questions on this matter. The Taoiseach and his people will have had time to go through the details of the report, much of which, as...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I also ask the Taoiseach to clarify the readiness of those Members who sat around the Cabinet table at that time to answer questions in this House. Will the Taoiseach facilitate such an opportunity on behalf of himself and the colleagues in question?

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Surely the Taoiseach is not suggesting the High Court is leaking information.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: This is an extremely serious matter.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach will not be here for the private notice questions.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have not made the point of order yet.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: This report belongs to the Oireachtas.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: There have been attempts to suppress this report. The report is being long-fingered. It is the intention to suppress this report, undermine its findings and the reputation of those involved. I hope the Government will not facilitate the continuance of that.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I fully respect the Chair but the House deserves to be respected by the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: There have been attempts made to do that. They were not made by the Taoiseach but he knows what I mean. I was not referring to the Taoiseach and he knows that. There have been numerous attempts to undermine the tribunal and its chairman.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is very clear and the Taoiseach knows damn well what I am talking about.