Results 43,921-43,940 of 51,063 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Passport Office has no record of an application from the person in question.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for two Votes – Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs) and Vote 29 (International Cooperation). The following are the details of expenditure under sub-head A7 (Consultancy) under both Votes in 2007, 2008, and up to 31st December 2009 (provisional outturn): Expenditure under Consultancy Subhead (A07) Vote 28 Vote 29 Total Vote 28+ Vote 29 2007...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: Approximately every three months, my Department's Human Resources Section circulates a notice to all staff to encourage them to make blood donations. These notices normally follow calls by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service for donors. The Blood Transfusion Service provides transportation for Dublin-based staff members of my Department who attend Blood Donation Clinics. My Department does...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (18 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Passports Act 2008 sets out the legislative basis for the regulation and issuing of passports. In accordance with the Act, the Minister may specify how a passport application may be made (Section 6). The Minister may require an applicant to provide such information and documents as he or she considers necessary (Section 7(2)). A statutory declaration or sworn affidavit as to the...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not currently use any cloud computing systems.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: This has nothing to do with the Order of Business.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Government has decided to defer elements of its Decentralisation Programme for further consideration until 2011. Accordingly, any decision on the future, or otherwise, of the site purchased in Dungarvan for the Ordnance Survey will be made in the context of that decision.

Written Answers — Refugee Resettlement: Refugee Resettlement (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Government takes a close interest in the situation of Roma families in Kosovo and, in particular, those living in temporary camps which are exposed to high levels of lead contamination. The Taoiseach raised the living conditions of the Roma when he met President Sejdiu and Prime Minister Thaci during his visit to Kosovo on 22 December 2008. The Deputy will also be aware that the matter...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: Electricity supplies in Gaza during 2009 were generally stable at about 202 Megawatts – 120 MW supplied by and purchased from Israel, 17 MW purchased from Egypt, and 65MW produced in the Gaza Power Plant. This is estimated to be about 70% of the total demand for power in Gaza, if all domestic, civic and normal commercial needs were met. The Gaza Power Plant operates at reduced capacity...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Seanadóirí as ucht an chuiridh a chur siad romhaim agus toisc go bhfuil an díospóireacht seo ar siúl. Is ceist an-thábhachtach ar fad í agus admhaím go bhfuil tuairimí na Seanadóirí rí-thábhachtach ar fad. Gan amhras, beimid ag éisteacht leo agus ag déanamh scrúdú ar an méid atá ráite acu go dtí seo. I welcome this...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: I have known him for a long time. Like Senator Alex White, I was a student leader in the 1980s when I first met him. He has made an enormous contribution and he has much more to contribute to political life in the future. I also wish to congratulate Margaret Ritchie on her election and to wish her every success in her new role as SDLP leader. The Taoiseach and I met with Margaret Ritchie...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: Such attacks by so-called dissident republicans do not represent the democratic will of the people on this island. They offer nothing but pain and suffering to the people. The best response to give to such persons is to complete the devolution of policing and justice powers to secure the stability of the democratic institutions and to show that politics is delivering for all the people of...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: No, I was uncomfortable about the exchanges regarding groceries. People need to take a long-term approach to this issue. As Senator Keaveney said, it has worked both ways. It has created issues on both sides of the Border, about that there is no question. I follow the instincts of Senator Quinn and others. We are coming from a perspective which is all-Ireland in terms of trade, which is...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: There was a vote of confidence.

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: As the Senator can imagine, a vote of confidence is a significant matter and my close colleague is the Minister, Deputy O'Dea.

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: It shows the importance of tone, voice and dialect.

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: Who said that?

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Senator knows full well what we are doing on that and we will communicate with him, as we have communicated with Senators up to now.

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: The Senator should be careful about articulating what may be misinformation.

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: I do not believe the Senator should give it the status he is giving it now.