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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----the Russian Federation was attacking fascists in Kyiv. That is on record in statements made at the time. The attacks in Salisbury and in London are signs that many countries tolerated the Russian approach across the world for far too long. It will pose significant challenges over the next number of years to the rules-based order and the capacity to engage in free trade and to have...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: We have to be very strong on that and we cannot become complacent in this country or in any European Union country. There are constant attacks through social media and a range of fora to undermine democracy. I just do not share the Deputies' anti-Americanism to the same degree that they articulate it. We have to agree to disagree.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: It invariably finds manifestation in attacking the US more than anywhere else.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is always whataboutery with the Deputies.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: If there is any attempt at all to attack the Russian Federation or others, the Deputies' immediate response is whataboutery.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Barry raised an important point which did not form part of the discussion with the President. That is fundamentally a matter that the American Legislature will have to get to grips with. The Deputy is correct that it will pose significant challenges for many working class people in the USA.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 to 15, inclusive, together. I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit London ahead of St. Patrick's Day. It was a positive opportunity to engage with Irish community representatives and business leaders. I met with Prime Minister Johnson during my visit. We discussed the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine and the profound global security,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: We consistently raised the issue of the undocumented with the President and with many political leaders in the US. I was somewhat taken aback by Deputy Ó Broin's use of the word "shallow". This has been a consistent approach by the Irish Government with different levels of the American Administration to get a change in what is fundamentally a policy issue for Capitol Hill, for Congress...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I did not------

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: Can I take a few minutes?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: The courts have taken their decision about the two gentlemen Deputy Boyd Barrett referred to. On the Solomon Islands, Deputy Paul Murphy has outlined his distaste for the Chinese authorities getting a presence there. Again, it is a far cry from what is going on in Ukraine.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: From our perspective, the world is becoming a more dangerous place because of the work of authoritarian regimes that do not subject themselves to elections on a regular basis.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: On Deputy Bacik's question, we did not receive any US intelligence regarding operatives operating in the embassy during my conversation with the President. We discussed cybersecurity and the threat that represents for Ireland and for both private and public sector entities working in Ireland. We also discussed the need for a collaborative approach in order to repel cyberattacks and develop...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, together. I visited Washington DC for a programme of engagements, arriving on the evening of 14 March. On Tuesday 15 March, I met the editorial board of The Washington Postto share the Government's priorities and exchange views on current events, including the ongoing war and suffering in Ukraine. I attended a lunch for Congressman Richard...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is good that we have been in a position to reduce public transport fares as part of the cost-of-living measures. The Deputy raises a fair point and the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has engaged with commercial operators and will continue to engage to see if some resolution can be found to this.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: To be fair, reform of the carer's means test has been an ongoing issue. In budget 2022, the Government announced significant improvements in the means test for carer's allowance in recognition of the vital role carers play. The general weekly income disregard for carer's allowance will be increased from €332.50 to €350 for a single person and from €665 to €750...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----it has been estimated a universal carer's payment would cost in excess of €1.2 billion per annum over and above current spending, so we have to weigh everything up in terms of all the various schemes we provide.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do not have the background to the individual case and it is very difficult in that scenario to respond but we will certainly talk to the authorities and highlight the issue the Deputy raised with them. The Deputy may be in a position to give details of the individual case to them.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for his comprehensive presentation. The Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials are engaging with the banks that have indicated their intentions to leave the market, in particular, KBC and Ulster Bank. They have recently confirmed they will provide their customers with six months' notice to close their accounts. The Minister and his officials are also engaging with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: We have the strongest legal advice from the Attorney General in relation to these matters in terms of advising the Government on the legal guarantees that have been given. I am not privy to the HSE board meetings. It is a new departure that we now seem to be getting into a situation where there is public discussion of the individual contributions - whether they are accurate or not I do not...