Results 15,121-15,140 of 50,213 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: The hospital has, over the years, created a very important role. What is important is that we support what the hospital does well, and resource that-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: That is what we are committed to doing and I have intervened to ensure that happens, as has the Minister for Health. Because of the geography of that area-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: -----the need for the hospital and the range of services it provides are obvious.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: In fairness to Deputy Kelly, he understands the seriousness of the issue. He raised it on Leaders' Questions, whereas Deputy McDonald did not think it was serious enough to do so.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: That is the reality.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: I want to make a point through the Chair.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: The bottom line is that in the order of priorities, the Deputy did not see it as a priority issue today. That is her decision. That is her option and I fully respect that-----
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: The budget will be an opportunity to offer protection from the rising costs of energy. As for my commitment and our commitment to the provision of energy-----
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: -----the Deputy should be in no doubt about the Government's commitment to the security of energy and protecting people across the board.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: It is not an issue-----
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: -----of rolling out red carpets to anybody.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: That is just classic political sloganeering, which is the hallmark of the Deputy's approach to every issue.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, met public representatives from the area recently-----
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: -----in respect of the plans for Dean Maxwell. The HSE has produced its set of proposals in regard to the nursing home as well, and the Minister for Health is certainly taking on board the views that have been articulated but wants to create a sustainable and viable future for that centre in Roscrea. He has met local representatives as well as Members of this House. The Deputy is well...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. The issues that have arisen surrounding the charity, Inner City Helping Homeless, need to be examined and dealt with. I understand legal processes are under way in respect of the future of the organisation. It operated outside of the scope of mainstream homelessness services provided by local authorities and voluntary NGOs, which are...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: First, we are intent and determined to meet our climate change targets by 2030. I brought in legislation which has been groundbreaking in that respect.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: This Government has done that, has passed its Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill and will be developing a climate action plan. We are very determined to meet those particular targets. We do not believe in cutting anyone’s heat off. The Deputy is deliberately creating this sort of divide and divisive approach to these issues.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: I have not met Cloud Infrastructure Ireland, or whatever it is called-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: -----or Michael McCarthy in respect of this. I have not met him at all in respect of this.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2021)
Micheál Martin: The Deputy asked a specific question.