Results 41-60 of 2,363 for long speaker:Micheál Martin

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., a 2019 analysis found the workplace smoking ban had caused decreases in cancer incidence and mortality in Ireland and was associated with an estimated 32 fewer lung cancer incident cases per year and 113 fewer lung cancer deaths per year. Along with these improvements in health outcomes, we know the ban impacted on smoking rates. A 2020 analysis found its introduction reduced girls'...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: I understand that can be done but the issue will be whether that will be a temporary emergency which is reversible or something else. The people need something more sustainable and long term to resolve this issue. The water levels are extremely high because of the weather over the past six months, which means the issue has been exacerbated. The OPW has been engaging with the National Parks...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...and in the South East Asia region more broadly, when necessary. Cooperation between Ireland and Malaysia continues to grow, particularly in the areas of education, trade, investment and tourism. Ireland has long-standing people-to-people links with Malaysia, including an active Irish community, and it is estimated that approximately 1,000 Malaysian students are studying in Irish...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Council, there is a full agenda before us and I am determined to push forward the work of the Shared Island initiative. For the first time in our history, our Government is making major long-term investment and deepening North-South understanding and economic and social development. As we have seen during the past week, evidence-based research and investment is needed more than ever and...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...throughout this mandate. I confess that I have been amazed by the brazenness of the largest Opposition party on this matter, given that "I will be seeking support at the Sinn Féin convention" has long been one of the emptiest and most meaningless phrases ever uttered. Of relevance today is that while it is attacking the democratic legitimacy of this vote, the party in question has a...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...thuig sé na dualgais a bhí air agus an tábhacht a bhí ann na dualgais sin a chomhlíonadh. Tá meas agam ar Leo agus guím gach rath agus sonas air sna blianta atá romhainn. We have not formally set time aside, but, in the context of this speech, it is a long-established tradition in the House to mark the resignation of a Taoiseach with some short...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...of the United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. Our commitment and support for the primary role of the United Nations, in the maintenance of international peace and security, is expressed in Ireland's long-standing tradition of participating in UN peacekeeping operations. This commitment is also expressed in our engagement in the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). There are...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...delivery of a whole range of projects. That should be completed before any general election. The future fund Bill which was passed through Cabinet is probably the most important and significant long-term legislative initiative of any Government in a long time and will provide for the future by allocating 0.8% of GNI to cover pensions into the future, as well as to cover healthcare costs...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...condition of the N25 from a road safety perspective and as a key artery between Midleton, Youghal, Carrigtohill and Waterford - thank you Deputy Butler - and it has not really been upgraded for a long time. Last year the Department of Transport spent all of its money. I was told this as late as yesterday by the Minister, who said all of the capital was spent. We have to go back, not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I cannot give that commitment today to the Deputy. I do not know how long the committee sat for. It was probably nearly a year where it deliberated upon a very complex issue. Deputies in my own party participated in that and commented on the report with regard to the comprehensive work that went on, the consultations that took place and the hearings that happened. The Government should...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I acknowledge a long-term Covid diagnosis and the existence of the Covid sick pay scheme is a very serious issue. I will talk to the Minister of Health on this matter. I will also raise with the Minister for public expenditure the fact that it has been raised and there have been discussions. I will see what the situation is and revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...believed, in particular since earlier periods of instability, that governments should go as close to full term as possible. I have served in Governments that have gone full term. The result is better long-term policies and legislation gets done. I have outlined the serious work we have under way. We want that planning Bill done, and we want the future fund Bill done as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...reference that went to and fro between the Women of Honour, their legal representatives, the Department and me, what the Deputy said is not correct. I want to be very clear about that. It was a long enough process to finally conclude the terms of reference. The majority of what was asked for has been provided for within the terms of reference. It is also a public inquiry which the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...the receipt of cases is a matter beyond the control of my Department and of the Defence Forces, as it is at the discretion of the litigant to institute proceedings at a time of their choosing, as long as it is within the statute of limitations for the type of litigation being pursued. The Deputy will also be aware that a case does not always start and finish in the same calendar year, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Plan published in response to the Commission’s report, was to commence planning for military radar capabilities. The military radar programme is an ambitious and complex programme which includes Long Range Air Defence, Short Range Air Defence and maritime radar. The Detailed Implementation Plan released in November 2023 builds on the progress made to date and sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...a number of areas within the Defence Forces has recently concluded and a lessons learned analysis is underway by the military authorities. Separately, work has commenced on the procurement of a long-term electronic solution. As the Deputy will agree, a robust time and attendance system to record the daily working hours of every member of the Defence Forces will be a critical enabler in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...of the United Nations and UN Peacekeeping. Our commitment and support for the primary role of the United Nations, in the maintenance of international peace and security, is expressed in Ireland's long-standing tradition of participating in UN peacekeeping operations. This commitment is also expressed in our engagement in the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). There are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...system. In order to comply with its obligations under data protection legislation, the Department will hold data which has been collected for the purposes of processing an application only as long as there is a business need to do so in line with the purposes for which it was collected. In the case of passport issuance, the data will be held by the Passport Service for 15 years...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...and for international law, including international humanitarian law, must be central to our response to the immediate crisis and also to our efforts to chart a path to a sustainable peace in the long term. Continuing, and indeed increasing, Israeli settlement activities dangerously imperil the viability of the two-State solution based on 1967 lines. These concerns are widely held by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: June 21st, the longest day of the year, is a day for the people of Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Great Britain and further afield to reflect on the Troubles and acknowledge the hurt and pain caused by that violence in a positive and inclusive way, whether publicly or privately. The idea for a Day of Reflection emerged from the Healing through Remembering Report in 2002. Healing through...