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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: It is our intention to do the right thing but to do it in a considered way. It is not as simple as the Deputy has outlined and there are both legal and policy complexities with it. The estimated cost is €78 million and it would affect about 24,500 women. That is being considered by the relevant Departments. I do not intend to come in here and say what might be popular or just give...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for the question. I am conscious that Deputy Bríd Smith raised this with the outgoing Taoiseach, now Tánaiste, Deputy Leo Varadkar, some time ago in the context of the significant impact on women, particularly those on maternity leave, that Covid-19 has had, especially with regard to access to the normal supports such as childcare, baby groups and so on that was...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: The data requested by the Deputy is not yet available.All deaths that occur in the State must be registered within 3 months from the date of death; for example, a death that occurred in May 2020 may not be registered until the end of August 2020. Therefore, the information requested is not yetavailable for comparison purposes to the same periods in the last five years. Furthermore, all deaths...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consultancy Contracts (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: My Department, in line with the rest of the Civil Service, actively supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In addition to arranging to training on diversity and inclusion related topics, my Department also supports staff attendance at relevant conferences and staff participation in mentoring programmes that promote diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion considerations...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Legal Costs (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: My Department incurred no expenditure in respect of external legal fees in the years 2016 to date in 2020 The Moriarty Tribunal of Inquiry and the Commissions of Investigation, which are independent of my Department, have sanction to engage legal counsel, as required, to assist them in their work. All legal services fees are paid at rates approved by the Government.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: I spoke with Prime Minister Boris Johnson by phone on Tuesday, 30 June. The Prime Minister congratulated me on my appointment and we both looked forward to working together. We had a constructive discussion that covered the current Covid-19 situation and our respective plans to deal with its impact on the economy, employment and society. We also discussed Brexit, and the negotiations...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Programmes (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: As set out in the Programme for Government, a new Shared Island Unit will be established within the Department of the Taoiseach which will use the potential of the Good Friday Agreement to deliver sustained progress for all communities. This unit will work towards a consensus on a shared island and will examine the political, social, economic and cultural considerations underpinning a future...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Jul 2020)

Micheál Martin: As the role of the Taoiseach is set out in the Constitution, the Ministers and Secretaries Acts and other statutes, no specific briefing paper was prepared on my appointment.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: From the date of its establishment to the end of May 2020, the Commission has spent a total of €7,865,848, excluding third party legal costs that have been incurred but not yet paid. A breakdown of the main categories of expenditure incurred by the Commission to date is set out in the following table: Commission of Investigation IBRC Expenditure from Establishment Jun...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Security encompasses matters previously under the remit of Cabinet Committee F (National Security) and G (Justice) and deals with justice, defence, Garda Reform and national security issues. It last met on 30 October 2019 and no date has been set for the next meeting. In the intervening period, in the context of the COVID 19 crisis, the Cabinet has received updates...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: In line with the advice of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, NPHET recommended that for the duration of phase 3 (which commenced on 29 June), indoor and outdoor mass gatherings (including religious events and family events such as weddings) be restricted to 50 and 200 respectively, bearing in mind the following: - Mass gatherings should be organised in advance to enable...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government provides for establishment of Citizens' Assemblies to consider: the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited to Dublin; matters relating to drugs use; Biodiversity; and the future of education. There are no plans at present for a Citizens' Assembly to consider the matter of a shorter working week. A Citizens’ Assembly on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: Since March 2020, in line with the public health advice of the Department of Health, the majority of 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. In line with the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol and to support the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The data requested by the Deputy is not yet available. All deaths that occur in the State must be registered within 3 months from the date of death; for example, a death that occurred in April 2020 may not be registered until July. Furthermore, all deaths involving COVID-19 are reportable to the Coroner's office and are registered on receipt of the Coroner's certificate. The Central...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais: Tairiscint - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (27 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: B'áil liom cead a chur in iúl, mar eolas don Dáil, gur chuir mé m'ainmniú mar Thaoiseach in iúl don Uachtarán agus gur cheap sé mé dá réir. I beg leave to announce, for the information of the Dáil, that I have informed the President that the Dáil has nominated me to be the Taoiseach and that he has appointed me accordingly. The...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: I dtosach báire, gabhaim buíochas ó chroí le Baill Dháil Éireann as an onóir mhór seo a bhronnadh orm inniu. Nuair a bhí iar-Thaoisigh Seán Lemass agus Jack Lynch san áit ina bhfuilim anois, dúirt siad gur chóir do dhuine ag dul isteach in oifig an Taoisigh agus ag glacadh le ról chomh tábhachtach le ról an...

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: I begin by joining with the Taoiseach and Deputies who earlier today led tributes to Detective Garda Colm Horkan in expressing our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and wider community. In the days since his murder, people throughout our country have taken the time to show their respect for him and for the forces of law and order which protect us. All who knew Detective Garda Horkan...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach his views on whether there will be scope to narrow the time between phases 4 and 5 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business if all the five health indicators are positive. [10640/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the First Minister in Northern Ireland recently regarding Covid-19 or other related issues and-or mutual issues which directly impact both jurisdictions. [10642/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken with his other EU counterparts recently regarding Brexit. [10641/20]