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Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo. Is ábhar an-tábhachtach é agus tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh seans againn labhairt faoi go háirithe chun a chinntiú gur féidir próiseas síochána a chur ar fáil agus a thabhairt ar ais. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the situation in Israel and the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Regarding the joint North-South rail strategy between the then Northern Ireland Executive and the Government in respect of the all-island rail strategy, I understand the Minister is working towards publishing that notwithstanding the fact that the Executive has not been restored. I would like to consult with the Minister before giving the Deputy a definitive confirmation as to whether it...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: On the question from Deputy Michael Collins, I have always said that the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is a stain on Irish society, as is the fact that there has not been a resolution of the case.. Our thoughts are with the du Plantier family, particularly in view of the trauma they continue to go through as a result of the unresolved nature of this case. However, the Government...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I believe in connecting sewers as much as we can. Irish Water is doing that across the board but there are limitations in terms of what can be done in any one year.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: First, I never got anybody to reject anything.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Through the Chair.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: With respect, I have been very clear that by a country mile the party that has raised the most objections against housing is Deputy Ó Laoghaire's party.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Yes, social housing.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Across the length and breadth of the country.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: In Dublin and everywhere, like O'Devaney Gardens.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: That is a false premise.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: It is a bitter pill, Donnchadh.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I said you are a bit of a bitter pill. I do not get people to do anything.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: You need to respect people. We do not exert military control over people locally in our party.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is wrong and what he is saying is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: It is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: It is false.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate that the circumstances of this case are very difficult and traumatic for the Tighe family. The Deputy has raised this matter with me previously and has been in touch with my officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular support to the family. The Embassy of Ireland in Lisbon is engaged with the Portuguese authorities on the case and has raised the family's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I think I dealt with this case last week when I praised the Deputy's persistence in raising these issues. I cannot interfere with previous court cases, but I know the Minister for Justice is aware of this issue and, as the Deputy said, is looking at how reforms can be introduced.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There has been a range of issues with some medicines, particularly insulin. The Department of Health has been advised for example, of a shortage of the Fiasp 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial. That is related to diabetes and so on. In terms of the broader picture, there are global supply chain issues. We have a fairly sophisticated system in Ireland. There have been some...