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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: -----and keep underpinning the gouging. If the companies think there is going to be €200, €500 or €1,000 every year, that will get factored in, without question.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: What is important in terms of the energy companies is the more fundamental issue facing the market, which is the methodology by which the European Single Market works in terms of how prices are determined for gas and the margin of pricing or pay-as-clear system. That is the fundamental problem. The Minister has established a national group to look at the regulatory framework governing the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: That is one of the fundamental issues because gas sets the price across Europe. That is the reality.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: We know that energy prices in Ireland are high. There are a number of factors. The fundamental factor is the broader regulatory framework that governs the pricing of energy, gas being the issue. Gas sets the price. We are at a disadvantage in that respect, as we are in respect of the dispersed nature of our grid. We have the eighth highest electricity prices in the EU 27 when adjusted...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Ní aontaím leis an Teachta in aon chor. Rinne an Rialtas an-chuid i mbuiséad na seachtaine seo caite, go háirithe chun cabhair agus tacaíocht a thabhairt do dhaoine a bhfuil ag fulaingt faoi láthair. Admhaím go bhfuil costais mhaireachtála, go háirithe ó thaobh cúrsaí bia de, ag dul in airde. Thug an méid a rinneamar cabhair...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Procurement within the Department of the Taoiseach is conducted in accordance with applicable EU and national regulations and Office of Government Procurement (OGP) guidelines and is subject to regular review and oversight.  The Department of the Taoiseach is compliant with the requirement to publish quarterly reports with details of purchase orders with a value over €20,000,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Circulars (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), the only body under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach, has not entered into any contract with a value at or above €25,000, and therefore has no relevant contract award notices for publication as required by Circular 05/2023. All procurement by NESDO is conducted in accordance with applicable EU and national...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Table below: Details of study/review/research 2021 – 2025 to date Date commenced Status Costs Involved Details of person / body conducting the study/review/research OECD research on Strengthening Policy Development and Foresight in the Irish Public Service Q4 2021 Complete. Published at...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness was established by the Government on 18 February 2025 and last met on 14 July. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for 27 November.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure works to drive infrastructure delivery, accountability and value-for-money, including the preparation and now the implementation of the revised National Development Plan. Membership of the Cabinet Committee comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and for Defence, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (14 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Neither the Department of the Taoiseach nor the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) - the only body under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach - has incurred expenditure on external consultancy/adviser fees in the past five years. In the case of the Department, such expenditure - were it to be incurred - would be reported in the Department's annual Appropriation...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: No.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Sorry?

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: They all will lump together-----

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: It gets the Deputies going.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: The European Union Single Market has been hugely important to this country and we need strong international relationships. The introduction of widespread tariffs by the US, although capped at 15%, will no doubt impact on our economic growth and has been a serious consideration in preparing this budget. We are fully committed to delivering a strong and stable economy, in which every...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Of this, €102.4 billion is being allocated for the next five years, an additional €23.9 billion on what was previously allocated in the NDP. A further €10 billion in equity and fund releases is being provided for megaprojects in water, energy and transport. Crucially, a significant element of Government policy in the housing market is to "crowd in" investment from the...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for her very precise and clear presentation of the needs in the north east in respect of acute hospital services. It has long been a significant issue, going back decades, in terms of location and so on. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been the acute centre and has emerged as the acute centre over that period. There has been substantial investment in both Our Lady of...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: I think we have been very effective in creating new services in the non-tertiary centres. For example, there are some very good developments in Roscommon. In Cork, the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital has de facto become an elective hospital over time. We had that dotted around the country. Mount Carmel Community Hospital is another good example. What the Deputy is saying...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Micheál Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Baill as ucht an deis labhairt leo faoi cháinaisnéis 2026. Is cáinaisnéis thabháchtach í leis an infheistíocht is mó riamh in infreastruchtúr na tíre. The last number of years have shown us that we are living in times of great change and disruption, from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic to inflationary...