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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The national cervical screening programme is responsible for ensuring quality and providing regular oversight of the screening programme itself and the test.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: First of all, a compensation tribunal is far less adversarial than any court system. We know that from experience in a variety of medical scandals going back to the various scandals relating to blood products and so on. In my view the tribunal is far more effective than a courts process. Ms Justice Mary Irvine is no longer in a position to take up the position as chair having been...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The apology by and commitment from the then-Taoiseach and now Tánaiste on this matter were made in good faith. As the Deputy knows, the previous Government agreed that the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Charles Meenan, would be requested to review, in the cases of women affected by CervicalCheck issues, mechanisms that would avoid, where possible, women and their families having to go to...

Death of Ruth Morrissey: Expressions of Sympathy (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, déanaim comhbhrón le teaghlach Ruth Ní Mhuirgheasa, lena fear céile, Pól, agus lena hiníon, Libby. Is olc an scéal é ar fad. Rinne Ruth éacht oibre ar son mhná na hÉireann faoi láthair agus don todhchaí. Ar son an Stáit, cuirim m'fhíorbhrón in iúl as ucht an fhaillí a bhí...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The current public health advice is to avoid non-essential overseas travel and to holiday at home this summer. Coronavirus is still spreading around the world. Many countries are seeing the number of infections increase again. In Ireland, the NPHET recently emphasised its growing concern regarding the following:- · The increase in case numbers of this disease currently being reported in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: Having appointed Ministers and Ministers of State to their various portfolios across Government, I am also considering the advisory supports that I might need in my role as Taoiseach and Head of Government. The Public Service Management Act 1997, provides for the appointment of Special Advisers subject to specified limits. While I have not as yet fully finalised the make-up of my team, it...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: Neither the Department of the Taoiseach nor the body under its remit have awarded any contracts to the company in question or any of its subsidiaries from 1 January 2016 to 14 July 2020.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I intend to publish my diary on the Department of the Taoiseach website on a quarterly basis.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The role of my Department is to assist my work as Taoiseach and the effective operation of Government. The Department’s staffing needs and structure are currently being reviewed in light of the priorities set out in the Programme for Government, including the range of Cabinet Committees outlined. A new Statement of Strategy setting out the strategic priorities of my Department will be...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Office of the Attorney General (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: There are no discretionary allowances for staffing provided to the Attorney General.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (21 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government sets out a number of reforms to be implemented in order to ensure openness and constructive cooperation within government. These include the establishment of an Office of the Tánaiste and an Office of the Leader of the Green Party within the Department of the Taoiseach, located in Government Buildings. The Office of the Tánaiste will consist of a private...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I will attend a meeting of the European Council this Friday and Saturday, 17 and 18 July 2020. While EU leaders have met five times in recent months by videoconference, and twice by videoconference with leaders from neighbouring regions, this will be the first time that leaders will meet in person since the special European Council held on 20 February and since the start of the current...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: Deputy McDonald's question referenced section 38 and section 39 organisations; I understand the previous Government did make an allocation from the Dormant Accounts Fund to try to ease the pressure that many of them are under. That said, it is clear that their capacity to fundraise has been significantly reduced. Others have developed novel ways of trying to raise funding but it is not at...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: To respond to both Deputies, we are no longer talking about amounts of €20 million where health is concerned. We are talking about billions of euro being required by the Department of Health. The Estimates for the next 12 months will be quite staggering relative to what was spent prior to the emergence of the virus and issues to do with personal protective equipment and a variety of...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet committee on health was established by Government decision on 6 July last. The first meeting has been scheduled for 23 July. It will oversee implementation of programme for Government commitments on health and will receive detailed reports and identify policy areas and consider the implementation of health reforms, including Sláintecare, and the development of mental health...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: Deputy Nash's question was first. During my conversation with the British Prime Minister, on Brexit he said and we both agreed that it was in the best interests of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe that a comprehensive trade deal be agreed. We also agreed that we needed to get moving and introduce momentum to the talks. In my earlier conversation with Michel Barnier, there was a sense...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I would take on board what Deputy Nash has said. I do not disagree with the Deputy's point. The participation in the BEPS process is an important process. Initially, the corporation tax rate was very important. There is no point in pretending it was not. The Deputy does not suggest that but, as a former Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, particularly on the life sciences...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, and 47 together. Since taking office, I have spoken with leaders, including the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen, the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, the Portuguese...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: First, with regard to the Apple judgment, obviously we have the committee on economic recovery but the Cabinet as a whole will consider it this evening and will have a report on it. It is important to make the point that Ireland is only entitled to revenue within the law and legal framework. The essential judgment is that the Commission's decision is being annulled and so Ireland was not in...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I was not fully informed on 3 July.