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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I ask that the debate be taken.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Deputies, please.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government is very clear regarding legislation-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The programme for Government and the legislative programme are clear regarding climate change. They state that the global image our country is to be transformed so that we will be recognised as one of the cleanest and safest environments in the world. That is an exaggeration and a bit of hyperbole, to say the least. The failure of the Government to legislate for a complete ban on smoky...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy should let the Leas-Cheann Comhairle speak.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: I put two questions to the Taoiseach. Media reports suggest that 60 more women have applied to be part of the support group for women who have been involved in this controversy. I asked the Taoiseach how many more Bernadette Kielys are out there. There is correspondence going back to 2016 and 2017 between CervicalCheck and Bernadette Kiely's consultants. Some of the letters have a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: We learned from The Irish Times today that a further 60 women have applied to join the 221+ support group for those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal after the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, RCOG, expert panel review found abnormalities in their smear tests as opposed to the original tests. These were women who were originally given the all-clear and later developed...

Freagra ar Eascairí - Return of Writs: Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal, Dublin Mid-West and Wexford - Introduction of New Members (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son Pháirtí Fhianna Fáil, ba mhaith liom i dtús báire fáilte faoi leith a chur roimh an Teachta Malcolm Byrne agus an Teachta Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin chuig Dáil Éireann. Mar aon leis sin, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an Teachta Mark Ward agus an Teachta Joe O'Brien as ucht a bheith...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 115. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent reports in the media (details supplied) regarding more than 1 million persons being detained in camps in China; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49786/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Operations (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 155. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the commitment in A Programme for A Partnership Government on transparent oversight of Departmental performance. [50123/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Inquiry into Child Abuse (3 Dec 2019)

Micheál Martin: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if officials in his Department discussed the recent findings regarding statistics in the Ryan report. [50125/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons are queueing for hours each week in order to secure an appointment with the Garda National Immigration Bureau, Cork; his plans to improve the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49473/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff working in the Garda National Immigration Bureau offices in Cork and Dublin over the past year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49474/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: Both parties told me that they were working fine together a month before it collapsed.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: The fact is they are now-----

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: The breakdown of key relationships has been central to the ongoing crisis in North-South relations in recent years. I am sure the Taoiseach would agree that his statement last year that his relationship with the DUP was fine because he had Arlene Foster's mobile number was not really a reflection of reality. When the DUP went off with the European Research Group, ERG, Tories in their Brexit...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Supports to Former Taoisigh (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: It is the near universal practice in democratic states that former Heads of State and Heads of Government receive continued support and protection after leaving office. That reflects the fact that they continue to be a potential focus for people who might want to cause harm. They also have ongoing calls from the public both here and internationally. They do not suddenly disappear from...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Electoral Process (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: It will soon be three years since Deputy James Lawless published Fianna Fáil's Bill to introduce transparency and protections for the public in respect of political advertising. The handling of this issue has become a classic case of how the Government is failing to address important public issues. The initial response from the Taoiseach and his party was to reject the idea that...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Electoral Process (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: That is not fair.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Electoral Process (27 Nov 2019)

Micheál Martin: What is the Taoiseach's point?