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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: That matter is under consideration by the Government. The Government is positively disposed to holding such a referendum. The timelines have to be discussed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I will talk to the Minister responsible for that area to see what the specifics are. I am not au faitwith the specific contracts.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: My understanding is that it stands to be introduced in the autumn, in August or September. This is when the Minister envisages introducing it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The matter is under active consideration by the Government in terms of the broader issue of the increased fuel prices.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Government is actively considering an issue regarding fuel price increases; the Government has no interest in hurting anybody. The Deputy knows well these are international matters.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Shouting and roaring does not get the point across, in my view. Shouting and roaring the point does not make it right. The bottom line is that international circumstances have forced a very bad situation in terms of global oil and gas prices. We are dealing with it, we have dealt with aspects of it, and we are going to deal with it again.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: As I said before, Cork Life Centre provides a very considerable service to a very important cohort of learners with a diverse range of needs whose individual requirements can be such that it can be difficult for them at times to be in mainstream education but who really flourish and develop well within the centre and under the supports available there. The centre plays a very important role...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: That will then establish the longer term arrangements for Cork Life Centre in the context of a sustainable framework for out-of-school provision. The Department will continue to work with the staff and board of the centre, which is doing such excellent work for young people.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: First, I want to say in passing that I think we need to reflect on what we just did, in such an enclosed environment and with so many people, in terms of a roll-call vote. It is farcical in itself but makes no sense at all from a Covid perspective. Covid has not gone away. I just have to say that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is something we should reflect on. I just had to get it off my chest because I found it incredible what we did, as a collective group in an enclosed space, when we have technology available to vote and enable a vote to be done. We really should cop on a small bit. In regard to the biggest humanitarian crisis we have seen since the Second World War because of the war on Ukraine, every...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Health is opening several endometriosis specialist centres in 2022 as part of an overall women's health strategy that will see an allocation of up to €30 million-odd, and €48 million in a full year, to women's health, with a particular focus on endometriosis as well as other issues.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has raised a very fair point. There could be evidence of some price gouging going on but, clearly, there is a broader issue of an increase in fuel prices, which is receiving the Government's active attention right now. I take the Deputy's point and do not disagree with the need to be vigilant to make sure price gouging is not occurring.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: First, I refer to the reports of Paul Cunningham of RTÉ from the Polish-Ukrainian border. As a correspondent with experience covering a number of wars, he has said he cannot get over the comprehensive and very efficient response of the Polish authorities to an enormous migration of Ukrainians into Poland. Nobody would tolerate or accept any racism being applied to any migrants, but we...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: There has been an extraordinary response overall to the crisis.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister is meeting with the farm organisations. There will be a need to grow grass and make sure we have enough animal feed for next year. We will take no chances or shortcuts. There will be a very challenging environment ahead in terms of animal feed and global grain supply. It makes sense that we change tack in terms of our agricultural portfolio and, working in partnership with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: We have no death wish against anybody, particularly not the postmasters and post offices of Ireland. We are doing everything we possibly can to sustain and support them and will continue to do so.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Ní aontaím leis an Teachta go bhfuil sé maslach in aon chor. Tá an-chuid ama don Fhreasúra chun ábhair éagsúla a chur os comhair na Dála agus iad a phlé. Tá an seans sin ag na Teachtaí chomh maith leis sin. On International Women's Day, the imperative, for me, is that we build a modern maternity hospital that can cater for the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Hold on a second. Those involved are not convinced that the Act is perfect or will do what it says on the tin.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Leaving that to one side, we have no objection to facilitating its passage. I think the Deputy wants pre-legislative scrutiny waived and he will meet the Minister tomorrow to discuss that. I do not have an issue with that now. Deputy Joan Collins should bring the matter she raised forward in Private Members' time.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: Every week there are calls for debates on a range of issues and we need to allow Government time for legislation.