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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----and to keep the debate at that level, but not to look more seriously at the issues that the review brings out. There are 34 recommendations in this review. It has changed dramatically. Parallel with that, last week, the Government published the credit union Bill. The Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, has done excellent work in this regard. This review states that the credit union...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: But you will not-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I found the Deputy’s last comment in the last segment of her question very intriguing. She is basically saying that, unlike other sectors, unlike the financial services sector, that ordinary workers in the banks are not or should not be entitled to variable pay.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is clearly what she is saying, because she said that they just be paid the basic salary and that is it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is what the Deputy said, and it is a very important point because of the core recommendation from the banking review that the Government has accepted.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is saying that the ordinary bank worker is not entitled-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----to the variable pay or indeed is not entitled to standard benefits-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----in terms of the variable of €20,000.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the cap for the CEO, that relates to one bank under this recommendation, which is the Bank of Ireland.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Read it, because that is exactly as it is. That bank is not owned by the State and it has no share in that bank.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: In the first instance, the outcome of the retail banking review is an important piece of work. It contains 34 recommendations. We have gone from 13 retail banks down to three. The banking landscape has changed dramatically. The report is worth reading, and the Deputy should read it in its entirety. There are very interesting recommendations, including recommending that Government would...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Opposition has decided to deal with only one item. The review recommends the introduction of variable pay of up to €20,000 and for the provision of standard non-pay benefits for all employees in the three banks. There are 20,000 people working in the three retail banks. Why is the Opposition, including Sinn Féin, against ordinary workers in the banking sector from getting a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The most recent formal meeting took place on 15 April 2021 - when I met with the leaders of the all island Christian Churches including the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Church and the Irish Council of Churches. We discussed the ongoing contribution to peace building, and the work that Churches undertake on an ongoing basis at community...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The information sought is set out in the table below. Chief State Solicitor's Office Counsel Paid Senior Junior Total Year €m No of Counsel €m No of Counsel €m No of Counsel 2012 3.57 121 5.93 265 9.50 386 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: My Department has an appointed Access Officer in accordance with the Disability Act 2005 and publishes details about the Access Officer on the Department’s website (gov.ie). The role of the Access Officer in my Department is to act as a point of contact and is responsible for providing, or arranging, assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities who wish to access services...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank both Deputies for raising a range of issues. Deputy Ó Murchú asked about the mood music relating to a deal. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, was very clear that he wanted a negotiated settlement and outcome. There are issues the British Government feels need to be resolved. I was satisfied coming out of those meetings and we both agreed we would remain seized of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is entitled to that position but I need to point out the consequence of what he is suggesting would be quite damaging to jobs in Ireland. Many workers would lose their jobs because many people would not invest in such a climate or such an environment. I am making a fair point because it would create a degree of uncertainty.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: As I have said, the advice we have received so far is it can be resolved through legislation. Decisions have been taken at European court level on dilution of the investor courts and so on, but I will read the judgments. We will give this assessment and examine that. Deputy Barry raised the issue of the elimination of violence against women and I agree with his remarks in their...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take question Nos. 14 to 20, inclusive, together. This has been an intensive period for British-Irish relations. I will briefly outline to the House the extent of my recent engagements. On Wednesday, 26 October I congratulated the new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on his appointment and we discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, including the Northern...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on Europe oversees implementation of programme for Government commitments on the European Union and related issues. It generally meets in advance of formal meetings of the European Council. It last met on 13 October, ahead of the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 20 and 21 October. As I...