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- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: I will come back to the Deputy on the timeline relating to the Act. The intention is to have a regulatory framework that ensures the highest standards and levels of accountability and that facilitates inspections.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: Irish Water has received significant resources to invest in water supply across the country. That is something the Government has committed to. There is always a balance. It all depends on the context. For example, I do not believe that representatives of Irish Water should attend council meetings. I do not see the purpose of that, but they should meet local authorities through the...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: I am just saying that when it happens it can work and I found it to be very useful on that occasion. I would welcome that. Irish Water should engage.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: I agree with Deputy Stanton that it would make sense to passing legislation and then hold a referendum on the Unified Patent Court. I do not have the exact timelines in respect of this matter. I am always cautious about holding two or three referendums on the same day. People have different views on that, however. You sometimes need a singular view or theme on a given issue in order that...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: The Department of Education has a strong record of delivery of school building projects. Again, in 2022, it went way above its targets despite the high inflation, labour shortages and supply chain issues. About 180 school building projects were delivered in 2022, which included accelerated delivery of modular accommodation to support provision for 900 pupils with special educational needs....
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: The advice from officials in the Department was very strong in stating that continuing the eviction ban would lead to real damage to housing supply and the rental market and would make the situation far worse. That was the evidence and is the proposition that was put to Government.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: Make the situation worse, if you want to, with a short-term sticking plaster effect, or try to deal with the homeless issue through parallel measures, which we are going to-----
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: We are doing with the tenant in situpurchase, leasing and adjustments to the capital advance leasing facility, CALF, model.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: The Deputy does not have a monopoly on compassion.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: The Deputies imply this all of the time. The issue is we want to look people in the eye and say that we are taking decisions based on evidence and taking right decisions to help people.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: The supply situation would be made far worse if the ban was continued.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: I am talking through the Chair. The Deputy asked a question.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: He either wants an answer or he does not want an answer.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: That is it. I am not responding to that nonsense.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: I met Shane and Liam during the young scientist exhibition, which I visit every year and which I enjoyed immensely. I think we could do with a similar programme in Leinster House and the Oireachtas. It might improve our resilience, mental agility and performance all around.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: In a more serious vein, I agree 100% that there is a strong relationship between physical exercise, general fitness and performance generally in life. We are fortunate we have such a high quality of young people who participate in the young scientist exhibition and, more generally, in other fields of research that can inform the way forward. That research is important. I know, in the...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: This change has been under way for some years. A more integrated service is being provided for any individuals who find themselves in difficulties. While I can get the figures, my understanding is that the numbers for participation and those who applied and were given assistance under this scheme increased last year. It would be important to get the facts and the details on the...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: Six hundred were bought.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: Deputy, you keep on shouting and roaring. I put it to you that you have not answered the question in terms of more than 1,500 people objecting to it.We cannot afford-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)
Micheál Martin: Fine. It is the mindset, Deputy.