Results 12,201-12,220 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: Yes.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: I have already outlined that the Government is going to intervene in a cost-of-living package and in the budget in two weeks' time-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: -----in respect of the energy crisis. There are two debates. The Dáil is meeting at 2 p.m. today and will meet tomorrow. There are two Private Member's debates on energy, each of which I believe is of two hours' duration. There are plenty of opportunities for Deputies to articulate their views and for the Government to respond with regard to energy measures. There is debate-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: There is a debate this week on energy. The Deputy has called for a debate on energy and there is a debate on energy this week. There are two debates.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: We have also just had Leaders' Questions, which were almost predominantly on energy. Three out of the four leaders raised the issue of energy, quite correctly given the scale of the crisis. I have no issue with that. Therefore, I do not believe it is fair to try to suggest we are not debating it or discussing it in the two days we have allocated this week.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: On Deputy Boyd Barrett's points, again, we have two days to get things done. We can certainly-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: Hold on, please. We can certainly look at considering time and allocating-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: I have always facilitated Deputy Boyd Barrett in terms of debates.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: I always have. We have had plenty of debates.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: The Deputy brought it back to the march.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: It is about having an honest, frank discussion and consultation between all involved about the right care for patients at the right time. Patients and their families want the best outcomes. What is the best location for that? The Minister has made clear that there will not be a change to the service provided at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, until such time as the HSE can establish that Our...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: There have been significant improvements in Navan hospital. The State wants to invest in Navan. There has been an increase in employment in the hospital and of the day surgery capacity. As the Deputy knows, a second theatre has been completed, which will increase capacity from around 2,500 elective surgical procedures each year to 5,000 procedures. A day ward, an expanded recovery room, a...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: -----been completed in Navan recently.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: The future development plans include a new rheumatology day centre and a new endoscopy suite with four endoscopy rooms.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: There are also plans to spend €1.3 million on upgrades to the medical assessment unit and local injuries unit.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: That is important for the people of the region.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: There is significant investment, which will continue.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: Are you telling the truth on Navan?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: I am answering the Deputy rhetorically. Is he telling the truth? I have been through this over 30 years.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Sep 2022)
Micheál Martin: I will say this much: we need balance. This debate the Deputy is having now has been waged across many locations in this country over the last 30 years.