Results 49,321-49,340 of 51,072 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Funding for Disability: Funding for Disability (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Funding under the 2005 expenditure Estimates is being provided by my Department to FÁS to increase the labour market participation of disabled workers. FÁS provides an extensive range of schemes and grants specifically to promote the employment of people with disabilities in the private sector. In 2005, FÁS has allocated the following amounts to these dedicated schemes and grants:...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 360 together. As I previously stated, I am aware of the strength of Independent group in the Irish newspaper market. Indeed, the leading position of Independent group is not a new phenomenon as its titles have dominated the market for many years. However, the strength of Independent does not mean that there is no competition in the market. Nor does it...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Here we go again, the interests of the consumer go out the door.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I merely want to know where the Fine Gael Party stands on the issue.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am getting conflicting messages all the time.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I never said that.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: No, I never said it.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order, I have never said that and I challenge the Deputy to find any statement that I have made on this issue where I mentioned any figure.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Others may have said that, but I have not.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I do not write the newspapers.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Did the Deputy not open the premises himself?

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I refer to that excellent facility in Manorhamilton.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I was not allowed to open it, so the Deputy did it.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am not talking about that but about the one the Deputy opened. Did he open it?

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: It was the Manorhamilton one.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: He opened one on his own.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes: —the importance to a successful fast growing economy of the effective and independent enforcement of competition law so as to prevent the emergence of anti-competitive practices, restrictions on the freedom to trade and barriers to entry in all sectors of the economy; —that the...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: ——I might have switched the emphasis somewhat.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I will do that too but I have to be conscious of the time constraints. I welcome the tabling of the motion by Deputy Hogan as it presents an opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to competition policy and the Competition Authority. I found the Deputy's remarks on the lack of consensus on an agreed motion somewhat rich given that prior to the tabling of his motion he never sought such...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: On a broader level, people commented in a partisan manner, through the Chair, on certain aspects of what it is like to be a young person living in Ireland today. I suggest this is the first generation since 1845 that can look forward to genuine employment opportunities, with almost full employment in the country. The reality is that young people have much better access to jobs than any...