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Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I started at 4 p.m. and 15 minutes has been provided in Standing Orders. I am entitled to at least two to three more minutes.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Acting Chairman could be reasonable. I am nearly finished and ask for a small bit of leeway. In terms of the programme for Government, I have been reasonable and constructive. I looked at the clock before I started and I have approximately two minutes remaining. I do not want a row about it but-----

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I will be very brief. What has emerged in the programme is a hybrid system. There is to be funding through insurers and funding through a hospital insurance fund. Hospital services will be planned by a State body and by insurers. Services are to be integrated and stand alone. This is to happen with almost no increased resources and a major cut in staffing. Also, in a quite incredible...

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I would genuinely like to take this up with the Ceann Comhairle's office.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am not two and a half minutes over time.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Under no circumstances am I two and a half minutes over my time. I wish to conclude, if I may-----

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Could I just conclude?

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I put on the record my objection to this.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I did not get 15 minutes.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: On a point of clarification, will there be a vote at the end of that debate?

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is the French way - once a Minister, always a Minister.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: May I ask a question? We might need translation services for the nineteenth century-----

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will the Taoiseach indicate when we can expect the legislative programme to be published? Given the Taoiseach's commitment to come before the Dáil in advance of every European Council meeting, will he make time available next week for this to happen?

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: That is an important point. Dáil reform is supposed to be a collective and cross-party process. I do not think it is a matter for the Executive to order the sittings of Parliament but rather it is a matter to be decided collectively by the Dáil.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yes, I know that but we have all committed to reform and last week I asked that we take some initial steps to collectively work together to agree best procedure. We have just lost 25 minutes on a pointless vote so we need to change the way we do business here. I ask that the Whips agree on sitting days and business to ensure we are effective and efficient.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish to add my voice and join with you in articulating our sympathy with the people of Japan as the horror has unfolded in recent days and to say that we support the Government's offer of support and assistance to the Japanese people. We have always been of that disposition in respect of the situation in which we find ourselves. The Government has my full...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: It is clear for some time that a new deal is on the table in this regard. I would agree with the Taoiseach's emphasis on the term "clarity". We need clarity on this and on a number of other issues because clarity is essential to economic recovery, in particular, to investor confidence. I ask the Taoiseach two questions in that context. First, would he support the motion that I intend to...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: I raised a specific point made by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes when he said a unilateral burning of the bond holders would be "crazy". Does the Taoiseach agree?

Election of Ceann Comhairle (9 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom, ar son Fhianna Fáil, tacú le ceapachán Seán Ó Bairéid mar Cheann Comhairle. Cinneadh an-mhaith atá ann. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I wish to support the nomination of Deputy Seán Barrett for the position of Ceann Comhairle. During his years in the House, the Deputy has been viewed by those on all sides as a committed and fair parliamentarian. In the often...

Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Mar 2011)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim comhghairdeas leat, a Cheann Comhairle, as ucht bheith tofa mar Cheann Comhairle. I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt don obair mhór a rinne na Teachtaí Dála nár éirigh leo san olltoghchán seo. Creidim go bhfuil onóir ag baint leis an bpolaitíocht agus gur bhain siad an-chuid amach nuair a bhí siad anseo. Ba mhaith liom chomh maith fáilte a chur roimh na...