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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: We are the first Government to bring in a national marine spatial framework and marine legislation and we had the establishment of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, MARA. We want more marine designated areas.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I have a good few responses left. Will I finish them?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: It will take two or three minutes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will just say that the Southern Staris a very august publication. However, if it is the case the headline read "Forget the climate for now", that is sounding the death knell for future and younger generations. That kind of approach is reprehensible and does not serve the young people of today.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17 to 28, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality oversees implementation of programme for Government commitments in the areas of social policy including sport, equality, arts and culture as well as children and youth affairs, and public services including matters relating to justice, policing reform and community safety....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 16, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change oversees the implementation of the ambitious programme for Government commitments in respect of the environment and climate change. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 sets out Ireland's key climate change commitments. It sets...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: In the first instance, the commission of inquiry is in itself a form of holding people to account. The background in Ireland is that we have a written Constitution. People have legal rights and there is the presumption of innocence and so forth, which creates a legal context, which it seems to me makes all forms of inquiry very difficult. I make that general point. Deputy Bacik is more...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: Overall I would favour more modular housing as another form of house building that would help with the overall housing supply. We need to broaden the types of houses we build to accommodate people. These are good quality houses.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The modular houses that are being built cost up to €360,000. They are good quality houses that can last about 50 years. In the UK modular homes are being built.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I have no issue with that. We need more supply. I am with the Deputy on that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do not know the background to the entire case other than to say that such a development has a chilling effect on public debate and on democracy. Of that there is no doubt. When the national broadcaster is sued by any organisation of considerable clout and heft, obviously the national broadcaster is taking a cautious position here and because of the fear of being sued will not broadcast...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I am correct insofar as it got to listen to it, but why RTÉ decided not to broadcast is a matter that needs explanation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I would suggest RTÉ.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is all ahead of us.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. My Department received the report of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC, commission of investigation on the Siteserv transaction on 29 July 2022. I arranged for it to be published and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 7 September 2022, following consultation with the Attorney General. The commission's...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I am always reluctant to deal with an individual case because I do not know the background to it and so forth, but no child with special needs should be expelled from school. Obviously, there could be circumstances that I am not aware of. However, what should happen immediately is that the various support services and special education needs organisers should be consulted first and measures...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister is examining this matter. He has the report, which outlines the scale of the issues. Approximately 100,000 apartments are impacted. The Minister, in consultation with colleagues, will develop options with a view to providing support to homeowners who find themselves in difficulty or in a difficult financial situation through no fault of their own before the end of this year....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister announced the scheme in the budget in respect of companies in trade. He did not deal directly with the professions. There has to be an approach to this that is proportionate and so on. We are open to engaging with various different sectors, but the funding has to be targeted at those most in need to protect as many jobs as possible. However, there are also implications for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is a fair point. Sometimes we make policy that is positive and popular and has the desired outcome in increasing the use of public transport. If we were to consider every eventuality, however, we would never make a decision in the first place. I make that as a general point. The NTA should make very quick decisions in terms of additionality. The capital is there to buy buses and to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will engage with the Minister for Finance on that and ask him to check it out. I am not familiar with the individual case of property owned by NAMA, but I will certainly follow it up.