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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: We have responded at length to various debates in the House on this matter. The councils are aware of the tenant in situscheme, the repair and lease scheme and the climate adjustment fund scheme, which will facilitate the provision of additional supply and ensure that voids are returned to use.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: To be fair, much work is being done. I visited the headquarters of the Naval Service in Haulbowline recently. Significant modernisation of an accommodation block has taken place, and there will be further investment in accommodation in Haulbowline. The accommodation that has been refurbished is of a very high quality. Similarly, in the context of other barracks, I have instructed that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am not aware of the specific case. It is unacceptable behaviour. There should be no evictions of that kind. I do not know whether the matter has been referred to the Garda. There is a law in place. There has to be a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of behaviour if it is illegal. There has to be respect for people and dignity and humanity must apply. The RTB is in place and the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I will raise with him the point the Deputy has made.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I will not give a commitment on a referendum because that is a matter for the Government of the day, in terms of foreign policy more generally. I welcome the Deputy's important statement that no one is against debate because at the very mention of hosting a national conversation or forum on foreign policy and security, and I will be bringing proposals to Government in the next number of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: It gets said all of the time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: It gets said all of the time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: First, we will, of course, await the proposals from the county council. Every county and city councillor has a role in this. The Government has provided resources, especially in terms of the tenant in situscheme and we want county and city councils to implement it and follow through on it. We also want them to follow through on affordable and social housing projects, which many are doing,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: That is the cut and thrust of political life.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: My understanding is that the NSAI is reviewing it but I will check that again for the Deputy. We are very anxious to keep moving in respect of the mica scheme. I am informed that around 812 applications have been approved to date. There is a very strong programme in place and we need to make sure we can enable people to access the scheme and get approvals as quickly as we possibly can. My...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue and I ask him to share the details of the specific case he raises with me, in terms of what transpired. There is no doubt the complaints system is not fit for purpose, which is why we are proposing the establishment of an external independent complaints process and will be introducing legislation providing for same. I would be interested in hearing...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: That correspondence has not been brought my attention. I am not clear as to which office it was sent. I put it this to the Deputy through the Chair. Why did he not come to me three weeks ago?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I am just asking the Deputy. There is a way of doing things.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I do not mind the Deputy raising it. I am just asking him. He raised it publicly.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy said in his second supplementary question that I had received correspondence three weeks ago. I have not seen that correspondence. I am not sure to which office it was sent. I will check that after this business. Many Deputies in the House, irrespective of parties or party positions, often come to me or tell me there is an issue and ask whether me or my office can do anything...

Tribute to Noel Murphy (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: I just was.

Tribute to Noel Murphy (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Pringle could rise to it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: Approximately 1,000 units have either been provided or are in the pipeline of being provided-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: -----in respect of the tenant in situscheme. The council is very clear in respect of the tenant in situscheme. I am not clear on the background to the case the Deputy raised, but the council has the capacity to buy that house.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: In the first instance, I pay tribute to Noel Murphy and thank him for his service to the Oireachtas. Very often, it is the people behind the scenes who keep the wheels of parliamentary democracy moving so efficiently and effectively. I thank him very much. I wish him and his family the best of happiness and good health in retirement. In respect of the issues raised by Deputy...