Results 17,061-17,080 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: I challenge the Deputy's assertion that Government did nothing to help renters during the pandemic. That is the assertion I challenge. I also challenge the Deputy's sincerity and accuse her of a lack of honesty in this regard. Just last week, she opposed plans for 1,200 houses in Donabate. What about renters there who could have got affordable housing or those who could have got social...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: As I said earlier, the Residential Tenancies and Valuation Act 2020 provided that rent increases were not permitted to take place during an emergency period from August 2020 to 10 January 2021 for tenants with rent arrears due to Covid who were at risk of losing their tenancies and who made the necessary declaration. The Government made legislative provision to protect tenants during the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: First of all, I do not accept the Deputy's assertions in respect of the Government's position during the past year and a half, in particular in respect of tenants more generally and protecting tenants. We are doing everything we possibly can to help tenants who need enhanced protection from the State during Covid-19 and we have been doing that. Rental protections remain in place for those...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: The general assertions.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 and 21 together. I met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Chequers on Friday 14th May. We had constructive engagement across a number of issues. Our discussions focused on ways our two Governments can continue to work together to support all the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement and promote peace and prosperity on both a North/South and East/West...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: My Department's new Statement of Strategy, published earlier this year, reflects the role of the Department to support me as Taoiseach and the Government to develop a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, to implement the Government’s Programme, and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens. The Statement of Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Education oversees implementation of the Programme for Government commitments in the area of Education, including preparing for post-Covid Education. This Cabinet Committee last met on 13 May and will meet again shortly.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: The development of new measures of well-being and progress was a commitment in the Programme for Government, in recognition that in order to achieve a well-rounded policy-making system there is a pressing need to move beyond uniquely economic measures. In early February, the Government agreed to an approach to developing an overarching Well-being Framework for Ireland utilising the OECD...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government (2 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Government has been working hard to implement the commitments in the Programme for Government across a wide range of issues in all Departments. The ten Cabinet Committees established by this Government reflect the full range of policy areas that it will work on during its lifetime as set out in the Programme for Government. Cabinet Committees meet regularly to continue this work. Strategy...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Gannon raised the issue of mental health and wellbeing. I agree with the points he made. We discussed this earlier in the House. Again, it is a key issue, particularly in terms of young people. Any supports we can give, we will give. We will work with the Deputy and others in respect of that particular issue. Deputy Kelly raised a number of issues. We will work with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Funding has been provided to assist in the refurbishment of the swimming pool on Sean McDermott Street. Other supports are going into the area. I refer to the SWAN Youth Service, the detached youth work programme and the Green Ribbon Project, through which environmental clean-up and litter prevention measures are being rolled out. I refer also to the purchase of almost 500 laptops and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 to 15, inclusive, together. The Government recognises the importance of regular and open engagement with all sectors of society. As we enter the early stages of recovery from the pandemic and as we work towards reopening our economy and society we need to work together on a shared common purpose. This is particularly important as we face the enormous...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Projects (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: -----of single-use plastic and a range of other waste. Deputies Paul Murphy and Bríd Smith raised issues in respect of a four-day week. Again, I would love to see the economic model for this and a presentation on it. There is one major question that the Deputies did not put forward. Who would pay for all of this? How would all of this be facilitated? In politics we will be a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 to 9, inclusive, together. The Mulvey report, Dublin North East Inner City: Creating a Brighter Future, was commissioned by the Government and published in February 2017. The report contained recommendations for the social and economic regeneration of Dublin's north east inner city. The report has been further supplemented by the publishing of the next...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Who was turned down?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Who turned down the club?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Projects (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Local authorities need to respond. I agree with Deputy Kelly on that. We are successfully reopening society and the economy. The vaccination programme is making that possible, as is the adherence of the vast majority of people to guidelines for a prolonged period of time, which has had the desired impact of suppressing the virus or keeping it at reasonable levels. The vaccination...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has raised a very important question. It will be extended for the last time until September and it will not be extended beyond September. No workers will loose out. A scheme is being developed which will make sure that workers get their entitlements-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: Yes. As this is unique, and it is in a pandemic environment, we want to make sure that workers are not disadvantaged and that neither are employers. It needs a bespoke approach to deal with the issue the Deputy fairly raised. It is a fair point. It has been a very difficult balance to get right throughout the pandemic. Workers have rights that have to be affirmed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: We have invested very heavily in childcare this year, and in early years, not just through budgetary provision but also through the extension of the variety of support schemes-----