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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is imperative we get this through-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----as we collectively committed to. Remember, this amendment is not being rushed. It is the outcome of a considered analysis by the expert group in 2020.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising what is an important issue. It has always been my view that, historically, Ireland has been slow in respect of the early years sector. So rapid is the development of a child, human beings learn more from birth to the age of three than they will in the rest of their lives. From birth to six years of age, we need to provide the best of education and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate Deputy McDonald raising the issue and the manner in which she has raised it. We did all agree that we would commit to getting the legislation through the House before the recess, particularly in light of Vicky's passing and her strong exhortation that we would fulfil all of the recommendations arising out of the Scally review and the expert reference group that dealt with...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Department of the Taoiseach ensures that there is an appropriate focus on the implementation of best practice in respect of purchasing and procurement and has procedures in place to ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations. The Department also liaises closely with the Office of Government Procurement on all matters related to public procurement and monitors all areas...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: Our national security is a priority concern and the Government is carrying out very substantial work in building and sustaining our security and resilience across sectors, including justice, defence, the economy, energy and cyber. Work is ongoing in my Department in drawing up a national security strategy. While necessarily constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic, planning, consultation and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Croke Park Agreement encompassed all civil and public servants under my Department. No distinction was made between categories of civil servants under the Agreement.

Address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (1 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Chomhairle, a Chathaoirligh, a Bhaill an Oireachtais agus a Uachtaráin von der Leyen, cuirim céad míle fáilte romhaibh chuig an gcomhshuí speisialta seo de Dháil agus de Sheanad Éireann tráthnóna inniu. Is pribhléid agus onóir mhór dúinn, a Uachtaráin, go bhfuil tú anseo linn ag ceiliúradh 50 bliain de...

Seanad: Comhshuí de Dháil Éireann agus de Sheanad Éireann - Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas - Address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (1 Dec 2022)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Chomhairle, a Chathaoirligh, a Bhaill an Oireachtais agus a Uachtaráin von der Leyen, cuirim céad míle fáilte romhaibh chuig an gcomhshuí speisialta seo de Dháil agus de Sheanad Éireann tráthnóna inniu. Is pribhléid agus onóir mhór dúinn, a Uachtaráin, go bhfuil tú anseo linn ag ceiliúradh 50 bliain de...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputies did so on repeated occasions. In any event-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: I know the implications. They have associated us with all sorts of killings and so on. By the way, I do not deny the Deputies' right to say things. I have never attempted to interfere with their right to say things. I cherish the right to free speech---

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ---and I think the Parliament is a bastion of that. We need to be careful now of going too far in trying to suppress a legitimate debate in the Chamber-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----and that would be my assertion of what Deputy Paul Murphy is doing.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: In Deputy Tóibín's case, we raised the issue of the proposed amnesty in terms of the legislation and we will continue to do that. There is engagement going on between the two Governments.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: In terms of the Executive, the current election has to be vindicated. People have voted so the structure should stay. Then, if it is restored, we should certainly consider reform for the next one.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is correct.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The context of the meeting, for all Deputies, related very much to Northern Ireland, the Brexit issue and the protocol, and their commitment to underpinning the Good Friday Agreement and making sure that the United Kingdom gets an understanding from us and also from politicians in Northern Ireland as to the issues relating to the protocol itself. We never lose the need to continue to raise...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes. We have been very forthright with all interlocutors on the UN Security Council. António Guterres stopped me two years ago and thanked me for Ireland's role on the UN Security Council regarding Palestine. We are known internationally for always raising the issue of Palestinians on the international stage. I have been consistent in my condemnation of any attacks on Palestinians...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: In respect of Deputy Paul Murphy, I again make the point that he and others have constantly made all sorts of allegations and assertions against me and against others in the Government and he seems to have no issue with them at all. In the context of debate within the Chamber, it is important we do not try to suppress debate-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputies accused me of being a puppet of NATO, essentially-----