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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 to 27, inclusive, together. The Government recognises the importance of regular engagement with all sectors of society. In recent months I have had a number of engagements with social partners in a variety of formats. This includes through mechanisms such as the Labour Employer Economic Forum, LEEF, which brings together representatives of employers...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I wish to confirm, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Santa will be facilitated in terms of access to Irish airspace and our intelligence is that Santa will arrive duly on time for the children of our nation. They may rest assured of that. We may not guarantee a lot of other things, but we will guarantee that most definitively.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank Deputy Devlin for raising that matter. Deputy McDonald raised the Mercosur beef deal. I am of the view that the deforestation of the Amazon has been terribly damaging in respect of climate change. I also believe there has to be balance in terms of how the food chain and food production systems across the world work. This will not be on the agenda at this week's meeting of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thought was an implication in the presentation that there might have been.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: We will examine all of that. I want to see the material. I cannot comment until I see it. In response to Deputy Murphy, there were 46 items on the Cabinet agenda today. The Minister has made it clear that he wants to publish his proposals in advance of Christmas. There is a session of Dáil Éireann in January and February. There will be ample time for Deputies to discuss...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: There are discerning people in Singapore, there is no doubt about that. Apparently it lends itself culturally and so on to its method of cooking.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Bríd Smith raised the issue of the shortage of transport workers, in particular bus drivers, in terms of pay levels. In terms of the broader issue, there has been an expansion of services which has to be factored in. Our population is growing and there are normal industrial relations practices which facilitate terms and conditions in respect of the industry. We should have more...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I banned it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes, because it was useless. What was in place was a charade.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is very difficult to do.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is problematic when we do not have it. I do not dispute the points the Deputy is making. I hope, however, that the Minister's Bill will deal with the issue in respect of the agriculture industry.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: When did the Deputy send the material to me?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Daly asked about the arms crisis and Captain Kelly. I knew Captain Kelly and I met him on a number of occasions. In the next while, it will not be possible to do as the Deputy suggests, but I will have the issues raised looked at and reviewed. I understand the family have communicated to a number of Deputies on that. Deputy Boyd Barrett asked about Jacqueline. I do not know the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I know but I have not seen the letter. The Minister has met him. The Deputy said it will come to court in February. The eviction ban is in place until the end of March. I do not know the circumstances as to why it is in court, why the eviction has been sought or what background to it is. I know that the Minister will keep briefed on it. Deputy Whitmore asked about gritting. I am...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is a handy fallback position-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----but it is very unfair on the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, who has been a strong advocate for biodiversity generally.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: In response to Deputy Tóibín, there has been no outcome to that yet. I hope we will see that in due course.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment first met on 8 July 2020. It has met on 23 occasions, most recently on 28 November. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled. Membership of the committee comprises the Taoiseach; the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Employment and Trade; the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: My understanding is that the catering provider has pulled out and the organisation has not been in a position to find a replacement but it is essentially a matter for Iarnród Éireann to resolve. In the interim, I think people should have their porridge before they get on the train.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: That was a very summarised summary of what I said on the podcast. All members of the Government are held accountable to this House primarily, under our Constitution, and we should never lose sight of that. In respect of SIPO, it has made a decision on this. Every member of SIPO is equal. The Deputy's point is a new departure. I have no issue with there being transparency around the...