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Health (Covid-19): Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Our first thoughts today must again be with the families of those who have lost their lives during this pandemic. This virus has been every bit as deadly and destructive as was feared. Those who have been worst hit by it have, in most cases, not being able to receive the personal support and comfort that is so important at a time of loss. We have all witnessed the experiences of friends...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: I think we are doing it differently this time.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: It is like the normal Leaders' Questions.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: No. This is different.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: To clarify, is it one at a time?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: No, sorry. We have two questions each. Is that it?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Among us all?

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: The first question I sent to the Taoiseach - we were asked to send them in writing in advance - was around the Government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak in nursing homes in terms of the steps that have been taken on such issues as personal protection equipment. Suffice to say - I would concur with most of what has been said in the House - initially it seems nursing homes were not in the...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Micheál Martin: Our first thoughts must be with the families who have lost loved ones during this emergency. In addition, the inability of their friends and communities to participate with them in acknowledging and celebrating the lives of their loved ones is an added burden they have to bear. Yesterday's figures are a reminder that Ireland has succeeded in substantially reducing the potential spread of...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy should be careful what he wishes for.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: Is díospóireacht faoi leith í seo. Is dúshlán faoi leith atá amach romhainn de dheasca Covid-19. Beidh muidne ag tabhairt tacaíochta don reachtaíocht atá os comhair na Dála inniu. Tá sé riachtanach gach aon tacaíocht is féidir linn a thabhairt d'oibrithe na tíre agus do chomhlachtaí na tíre, go...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, admhaím go bhfuil deacrachtaí faoi leith ag baint le cúrsaí san Eoraip, go háirithe ó thaobh cúrsaí eacnamaíochta, cúrsaí airgeadais agus polasaí sóisialta de. Is léir ó chruinniú na Comhairle go raibh deacrachtaí faoi leith ag baint leis an gcáinaisnéis. I mo thuairim...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: I also support that principle for a number of reasons. First, I acknowledge that public health officials are working under incredible strain and stress and are flat out in terms of dealing with all of the implications of a public health crisis of this kind, and a potential pandemic. It would be useful if a mechanism could be found within the existing technical or constitutional framework to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Fees Waivers (5 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: 302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details under which a student may qualify for free fees having completed a level 8 course abroad for which the student did not receive support under the free fees initiative. [3557/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (5 Mar 2020)

Micheál Martin: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to students who do not qualify for the free fees initiative that experience financial hardship as a result of college fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3558/20]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Micheál Martin: I am not in the tent.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Micheál Martin: I too congratulate every single Deputy in the House who has been elected, and their families as well. This is always a very special day for newly-elected Deputies. It is a day of relief for Deputies who have been re-elected. It is also a very colourful day. We had some stars of the show today, in terms of the vintage cars that were on display outside on the plinth. I never cease to...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, if I may just say a word.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Micheál Martin: Ar dtús báire, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Pháirtí Fhianna Fáil, déanaim comhghairdeas leat as ucht a bheith tofa mar Cheann Comhairle na Dála seo. Léiríonn an móramh mór a fuair tú an t-ardmheas atá ag Teachtaí ó gach aon ghrúpa sa Dáil ort. Sa Dáil seo caite, thug tú sárcheannaireacht...

Post-European Council: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Last week’s summit discussed many topics but delivered very little progress. It was in many ways a summit about beginning the transition to the slightly revised agenda introduced by the new presidents of the Council and the Commission and continued shadow-boxing over profound issues that must be resolved in the coming year. Europe has been a world leader on climate change. It has...