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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is happening.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I accept the point that there is huge pressure on motorists and people in general. All of these issues were examined in the context of the budget. The measures we took were designed to try to give people resources to deal with the energy costs. We have already subsidised petrol and diesel to a certain extent with the measures we took earlier in the year. However, we keep everything under...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: There has been an expansion of demand for the service. The recent enhanced communications around additional needs mean many more people are applying and receiving assistance. That also reflects the general situation around energy pricing and inflation. Prior to that, the service had moved online for many people, many of whom now access payments online. I take the Deputy’s point...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú. Is trua liom nach bhfuil an post seo líonta fós. Níl a fhios agam cén fáth ach déanfaidh mé é sin a fhiosrú leis an Aire, leis an Garda agus le Coimisinéir an Gharda cad é an fhadhb atá anseo. Go ginearálta táimid ag tabhairt...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: What Deputy Berry said is music to my ears. I said this recently to the Committee on Gender Equality. I think employers have an obligation to facilitate people to participate in politics, particularly local politics. One of the big challenges facing all political parties will be that many people, if they get jobs in particular sectors, will see it as a career-limiting move even to indicate...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will talk to the Minister about reflecting on the Deputy's comments on the need for greater efficiency in how public services are administered. I do not have the specifics about driving test appointments in Clonmel but I will raise it with the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Is the Deputy referring to the strategic workforce advisory group on home carers?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister published the report on 15 October. It contains 16 key recommendations which will be progressed immediately via a dedicated implementation group. In 2021, some 20.4 million hours were provided, which is about 2.9 million more hours than in 2020. There was a 17% increase in one year between 2020 and 2021. That has created challenges. Some 14.2 million hours were delivered...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I accept the Deputy's points. They are well made. He has been advocating strongly for quite some time for this to be brought to a conclusion. I understand that officials from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have liaised with Clare County Council regarding the potential for some support from the local government fund. Funding for the National Monuments Service's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Has Deputy Bacik engaged in swimming or on the issue?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: We have taken significant measures to help students in the budget, not least the €1,000 reduction in fees this year and a further €500 reduction in the next academic year. There is also the renter's credit that parents who pay rent for students will be in a position to avail of. Those are significant measures. There is also the additional payment under the Student Universal...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The State is doing so and discussions are under way between the Department, representing the Government, and universities in respect of how to get more student accommodation in place.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I agree with Deputy's raising of this very serious issue. I salute her for doing so as it is important this House reflects not just the deep concern but the outrage at what is happening to young women in Iran, particularly the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Her death was quite shocking and cannot be justified in any shape or form. There has been a very natural and strong response from...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----resisting Iran's human rights-sanctioned regime. I do not believe cutting diplomatic relations is the most effective way of dealing with this issue right now.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I heard the Deputy this morning and the manner in which he dismissed his colleagues on Dublin City Council was beyond me.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: He did. He said they had no power and they were next to useless. He did not use those words now but the impression I got from him was-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes. Apparently that is your view. You have a right to your view but we have to go back to Dublin City Council. I genuinely think so. To be fair, there are plans for O'Connell Street, which I mentioned earlier, in terms of the Moore Street area and so on.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Through the Chair, I am just making the point that Dublin City Council has to be at the centre of O'Connell Street. There is no avoiding that. One of the easiest things to do is say "Let us have a Taoiseach's task force.". A lot of people are saying we should have a Taoiseach's task force about this, that and the other. I take the Deputy's point but the Minister for Justice has already...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----involving all the various local groups and so on to try to move on. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has huge plans for rejuvenation but there are loads of objections.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: There are lots of objections to the development of O'Connell Street.