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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: First, I want to join with the Deputy in expressing our very best wishes to Deputy Boyd Barrett as he goes through treatment. We have had many a good joust in the House-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: ----- as has the Deputy, as she says - and his voice will be missed over the next couple of weeks. We wish him the very best in the treatment he is about to go through and we wish him a full recovery. There is some distance to travel here yet on the issue of tariffs and trade wars. It is very serious and grave. The initial focus has to be on whether we can get this onto a negotiation...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: If I want to be blunt about it, it actually is fundamentally about decision-making within the hospital setting and within the operating theatre. Too often within this House and across the political world, we immediately go to the political domain. There comes a time when we equally have to stand up for what is right and proper, and I know the Deputy wants to, but let us call a spade a spade...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: People talk about well wishing. It is as plain as night follows day. One does not use unauthorised devices on any child. That is at the heart of it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: Tá sé dochreidte an méid atá laistigh den tuarascáil seo, go raibh dochtúir ann a bhí sásta springs den saghas seo a cheadú in obráid do leanaí. Ní raibh aon cheadúnas ann. Tá sé dochreidte an méid atá tar éis tarlú. My thoughts are with the families, the three children and the trauma they have...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41, 42 and 43 together. The Cabinet Committee on Housing works to ensure a coordinated approach to the implementation of Programme for Government commitments regarding housing. The Programme for Government sets out our ambition to accelerate housing supply, building on progress already achieved, recognising housing as a major social and economic challenge....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I travelled to Paris for the AI Action Summit on 10-11 February, co-hosted by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi of India. The AI Action Summit gathered key stakeholders to explore how we can develop artificial intelligence technologies and uses globally while ensuring that nobody is left behind. It also discussed preserving our freedoms in the AI revolution and ensuring that the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Economic and Social Council (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) advises me on strategic policy issues relating to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development in Ireland. NESC is currently working in five main areas: · Ireland’s Future Power System and Economic Resilience : this work investigates the impact of renewable energy targets in four areas: economic and enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will oversee the implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of social policy. These areas will include, but are not limited to: · Justice, such as policing reform and community safety; · Migration, such as accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) and international...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: On Thursday 27 February I met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Shannon Airport during a scheduled stopover on his way to Washington. We had a warm and substantial meeting. We discussed the most recent developments with regard to the situation in Ukraine. I reiterated Ireland’s steadfast support for Ukraine and its people as they continue to defend themselves against...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Economic Division of my Department develops and implements policy across relevant areas including economic growth and job creation, infrastructure and housing, and climate action. The Division also supports the work of the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness, the Cabinet Committee on Housing, and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: As part of my St. Patrick’s Day programme in the US, I visited Austin and Washington D.C. I had an extensive programme in Washington, which included breakfast with the Vice President and the Second Lady, and a bilateral meeting with President Trump. During my meeting with the President, we discussed the strengthening of our bilateral relations, including our strong economic...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The staffing complement of the Government Press Office at the Department of the Taoiseach at the 31st March 2025 is one Assistant Principal Officer (Press Office Manager) and five Higher Executive Officers (Government Press Officers). Over the course of the period specified, the number of staff working in the Government Press Office has fluctuated due to normal staff turnover, but the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The first meeting of the new Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure took place on Monday, 24th March, and the next one will take place on Monday 28th April. Membership of the Cabinet Committee comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Minister for Housing, Local...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: A Policing Service for our Future is the Government’s Plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COPFI). The implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform, chaired by an independent person. This work concluded in 2024 thanks to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Economic Division of my Department develops and implements policy across relevant areas including economic growth and job creation, infrastructure and housing, and climate action. The Division also supports the work of the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness, the Cabinet Committee on Housing, and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I travelled to Austin and Washington D.C. as part of the Government’s St. Patrick’s Day global outreach. My extensive programme included political, economic, cultural and community engagements. My programme included a meeting in Washington DC with a number of participants in Strategic Economic Advisory Panel. This was the first engagement with participants of the Group. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The job titles and salary scales of all Ministerial staff, and private secretaries at the Department of the Taoiseach are outlined in the below table: Role: Salary Scale / Allowance: Chief of Staff (Taoiseach) Deputy Secretary Deputy Chief of Staff (Taoiseach) Assistant Secretary Special Adviser (Taoiseach) ...