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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: There has been no expenditure or booking by my Department or by the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only agency under the aegis of my Department, for the event at the Merrion Hotel involving Ms Katherine Zappone.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Confidentiality (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 153 together. I have not requested an investigation into the matter referred to by the Deputies.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Appointments (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: There are no roles held by the person in question with or involving my Department or bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Flexible Work Practices (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143, 144 and 145 together. Since March 2020, in line with public health advice, many of the staff in my Department have been working from home with the exception of staff supporting the essential operation of Government Buildings to support the work of the Taoiseach and Government during this period. A significant proportion of staff already had remote...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Freedom of Information (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: The table provides details of the number of freedom of information requests received in my Department from 2016 until 10 September this year. With the exception of 53 requests received this year which are still ongoing, all of the other requests received were responded to. In the main the requests concerned were either granted, part granted, refused or transferred to other public bodies...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I am the specified Minister under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 for two Commissions of Investigation whose work is currently ongoing. Both Commissions were established following extensive consultations with members of all Oireachtas parties. As specified I am responsible for overseeing certain administrative matters concerning the Commissions and for receiving their reports....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Government Communications (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148, 149 and 150 together. My Department provides mobile phones for official use. My Department has no information to suggest that my phone has been ‘hacked’. The Deputy will appreciate that it is simply not possible for me or, indeed, anyone to conclusively address the question of whether attempts have been made to hack phones. In...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: During the period in question, one member of staff from my Department participated in a leadership programme run by the organisation concerned. The cost of this CPD accredited leadership training programme was €3,000.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Process (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: No Bills have been prepared by my Department since 27 June 2020.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: The Shared Island unit in my Department is led by an Assistant Secretary with five full-time staff appointed at present. Staffing resources for the unit are kept under ongoing review. The unit works in close cooperation with other sections of my Department, including the British-Irish and Northern Ireland affairs unit. The Shared Island unit acts as a driver and coordinator of a whole of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: The following table details the amount of Prompt Payment Interest and compensation paid by my Department from January 2017 to the end of June 2021, which are the latest available figures. These figures are published on the Department's website on a quarterly basis and reported to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in compliance with the Late Payments in Commercial...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Micheál Martin: The North East Inner City Oversight Group is chaired by the Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach and its membership is comprised of the Chair of the North East Inner City Programme Implementation Board and senior officials across Government Departments and Agencies who are actively engaged with the work of the North East Inner City Initiative, namely: - Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (27 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 10 together. Following Government approval, the Taoiseach confirmed on 29 June 2021, the allocation of €3 million from the Shared Island Fund to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project to tender stage, and a further commitment of funds from the Shared Island Fund, following determination of the likely final costs arising, and Government...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (27 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: All bodies under the aegis of my Department are covered by the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (27 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: Plans to increase the amount of publicly available real-time disaggregated data in order to monitor the way in which the State’s policies are affecting individual groups, primarily relates to Equality Budgeting work being processed under the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. More generally, the Department of the Taoiseach, is leading work on the development of a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (27 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 7 and 8 together. The Government’s Shared Island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding on the island, engaging with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future. I established a Shared Island unit in my Department to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (27 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Johnson on 21stJuly. We discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol and I indicated that the UK Government’s statements on the Protocol, to be made at Westminster the following day, would be carefully considered. I also stressed the importance of utilising the EU-UK framework for issues related to the Protocol. The EU has consistently said it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (14 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I am just making the point. This is an industry which is very mobile. There are clearly challenges in the modern era in respect of it. Individuals would need to be consulted as well to ascertain their desired outcomes. However, there should be no blacklisting of individuals who take a stand or who have a particular perspective on issues. That should not happen. I can see the complexity...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (14 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I dealt with that when I addressed cross-Border issues.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (14 Jul 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together. The economic division in my Department supports me and the Government in developing and implementing policy across relevant areas to support sustainable economic development, including job creation, infrastructure, housing and climate action, and social dialogue. This work is particularly focused on ensuring a co-ordinated approach to...