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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: Regardless of the Minister does, the report stands. It is not being revisited.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: If he does, that is fine.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----that is, everybody else on the island, were limited to 30 people at a funeral.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: Sinn Féin had people lining the streets in uniform, while the ordinary men and women Deputy Doherty talked about were distraught because they could not attend the funeral of their loved ones.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy's party was being investigated by the police for four months-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----for breaches of the criminal law.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: The point is that everybody with eyes in their head could see what happened. That funeral took place only weeks after the event Deputy Doherty is raising such a huge issue about. To the best of my knowledge-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----the Deputy and his organisation have never admitted that they were wrong in what they did, but they lecture everybody else. There is one law for Sinn Féin and a different law for everybody else when it comes to this.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do not like having to do that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy keeps going on. I do not like having to do that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do care.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: It seems the only people who can call foul, criticise or say others have created a scandal are those in the Sinn Féin Party. I am telling home truths.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: I do not like doing it. I have to do it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: What went on in respect of the Department of Foreign Affairs event was the wrong thing to do. Those involved are public servants involved have given long service to this State. They have admitted they were wrong and have apologised for one minute's breach of the social guidance. It pales into insignificance by comparison with what Sinn Féin organised. That is the bottom line. That...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: In response to Deputy Boyd Barrett, there are questions this evening-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: The Minister for Education will be in the House this evening-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: -----to answer questions on the leaving certificate. We will talk to the Whip to see if, at some later date this week, a debate can be organised on the leaving certificate. I take Deputy Denis Naughten's point that a debate, where people can bring their different perspectives to the table fully, would be useful and important. I have no issue with that. The Minister will be in the House...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Michael Collins raised the issue of the work of our fisherman in respect of their diplomacy with the Russian ambassador. I understand that one of the key fishermen involved thanked the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for his intervention. Apparently, they were at one regarding the successful outcome of the representations made by the Minister and our fishermen.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: It is the rationale behind the general policy. We do not want individuals or couples competing with the council all the time to buy a house. That is the balance that has to be achieved here. The primary focus we want from local authorities is to concentrate on getting social houses built directly. We need more housebuilding on all fronts. This includes the private sector, agencies like...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: Yes. I will talk to him about what the Deputy has raised as well.