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Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I was there as Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Europe’s predominant role is an interventionist one which is trying-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Of course it is shocking because it does not fit the Deputy’s world view.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The immediate focus of the Deputy’s approach is always to attack the European Union and not the aggressors, the despots or the authoritarians.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is his response all of the time.  He attacks the war by Russia but suggests it is all the European Union’s fault. That seems to be the Deputy’s fallback position.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: That is the essence of the Deputy’s presentation.  Europe goes to great lengths to intervene to prevent conflict and, where there is conflict, to provide humanitarian assistance. The EU is probably the biggest provider of such assistance in the world to less developed states and to areas of conflict.  Enormous sums of money are allocated. Similarly, the recovery and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes. An Garda Síochána must follow through and hold those people to account if people’s money has been taken from them in respect of products.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will talk to the Department on this because it is very bad for the individuals concerned. Their money is being stolen and they are not getting what they thought they would be getting.  It is very bad for the country’s reputation also.   On the financial services issue raised by Deputy Mairéad Farrell, I gave figures last week in the Dáil in respect of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. The first question related to the setting of policy and budgetary priorities. The well-being framework will ultimately help to inform policy, the budgetary framework and budgetary initiatives. Deputy Mairéad Farrell specifically raised the issue of Brain Awareness Week being next week and the issue of Alzheimer's, dementia and so on. I believe the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will come back to the Deputy on wards of court. He raised an issue. I will talk to the Minister for Justice, who has responsibility over that area. As to the point raised by Deputy Barry, again in terms of excise duties and the cuts we have made------

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I am not in a position now to say what inflation will rise to. I know there have been various scenarios around that but it is going to rise because of the war, on top of the rate of 5.7% in February.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 to 15, inclusive, together. The national reform programme is an important element of the European semester, the annual cycle of economic and fiscal policy co-ordination among EU member states. As part of the semester, Ireland, along with all other member states, prepares and submits a national reform programme to the European Commission each April....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 11, inclusive, together. Ireland's well-being framework is the result of a programme for Government commitment to develop a set of well-being indices to create a well-rounded, holistic view of how Irish society is faring. This will help us to do things differently and place an emphasis on quality of life issues, as we recover from the impacts of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: On Deputy Richmond's points, in essence we welcome the fact that the EU–UK joint committee, co-chaired by Vice President Šefčovič and the UK Foreign Secretary, Ms Liz Truss, met on 21 February. We also welcome the continuation of the technical talks and the meeting yesterday of the Specialised Committee on the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. At the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland was formally established by the Government on 6 July 2020 and had its first meeting on 29 October 2020. The committee last met on 4 March 2021. A meeting scheduled for 29 November 2021 was postponed due to a Covid meeting. A meeting on 24 February 2022 also had to be postponed...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I am conscious of the fact it is under investigation by the PSNI. We do not have jurisdiction over the PSNI so there would be practical difficulties in what we can do here. I will reflect on what the Deputy has said and see how best we can go about raising the issue.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The decision was taken based on an extensive procedure under the Arterial Drainage Act and associated legislation which involved the engagement of an environmental consultant, public consultation and engagement with other relevant bodies, including the OPW, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. This decision was not taken...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Making such a provision for everybody in the State regardless of geographical location in cities and towns would be a very significant expansion, the impact of which would need to be fully researched. There are discretionary medical cards available and measures were taken in respect of a terminal cancer diagnosis. That discretion should be applied in cases that are presented to the health...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I take Deputy MacSharry's point. It is a matter of the instruments that are available to us. There is an issue with VAT. If we bring it down significantly on a temporary basis, we could end up with a much higher rate once the temporary situation is over. We have concentrated on the measures we can do within the various frameworks and legal situations. That is a cut of 20 cent and 15 cent...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I am supportive of the very poignant point raised the Deputy. It is extremely difficult for people in Ukraine because of the bombardment they are under and I can only imagine how difficult it is for people with cystic fibrosis because of the added complexities arising from their condition and the difficulties arising. Given it is a condition that is particularly prevalent in Ireland and we...