Results 1-16 of 16 for tenet speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...the right to live in peace and security. I welcome that Switzerland will host the first summit on peace in Ukraine on 15 and 16 June. While Russia has no interest in entering serious negotiations based on core tenets of international law at present, this summit represents an important first step in bringing the international community together at a senior political level to agree on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...that country's positions. We have to be extremely careful that we protect embassies in this country. Our security services and our gardaí have to be very alert to that because it is a fundamental tenet of diplomatic relations. We can protest respectfully but protests that have an intimidatory dimension to them should be condemned. Ambassadors are representatives of states. They...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Middle East (28 Sep 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...dangerous, highly violent and causing unacceptable escalation. Israel, in all our discussions, reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution, but I do not disagree with the Deputy's basic tenet. The evidence of that is thin on the ground.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...itself, what happens with the suppression of anybody who voices dissent: it is savage, it is severe, it is imprisonment. It is important we remind ourselves of the importance in our society of the tenets of democracy, including separation of powers, including on the judicial side, the freedom of media and the necessary tension between all the different pillars. On sanctions, we sought...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...the full background here — as far as I am concerned there has to be a very clear demarcation line between governments, be they local or national, and media. The independence of media is a central tenet of our democracy and should always be respected and protected.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...of women who raise issues and who are then not considered for promotional opportunities and so on. Essentially, because they raise issues, they effectively get punished. That was the basic tenet of the presentation. The review currently being decided on by Government is independent with a judge independent of the political system.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: .... Climate change is a threat to all of us and our way of life. Having recently attended COP26 in Glasgow, it is clear to me that the need to urgently take action is recognised around the world. Climate change requires a fundamental examination of how we live and work to reverse the environmental damage that has been done, restore biodiversity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...na tíre. Is í sin an t-aon aidhm amháin atá ag an Rialtas. The Deputy's attempts to portray Government policy as being almost exclusively about institutional investors are very wide off the mark, disingenuous and dishonest. The fundamental tenet of Government policy has been to provide the largest allocation in the history of the State to house construction. Capital...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2020)

Micheál Martin: ...it would land and without fear or favour. The same should apply to the UK Government. In the conduct of international affairs and relationships between two sovereign friendly nations a basic tenet of such relationships should be that if we enter into agreements, they should be honoured. As a former Minister for Foreign Affairs, I pursued this at the time and met with quite considerable...

Pre-European Council: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Micheál Martin: ...incumbent will soon depart. It may be that a non-agenda point concerning respect for fundamental rights within the European Union will be raised.  This relates, in particular, to a severe anti-NGO law recently passed in Hungary and some equally concerning laws in other countries. Every country that joins the European Union gives a commitment to respect basic rights.  At this...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (2 Jul 2013)

Micheál Martin: ...system of the Executive controlling the agenda of the House, and I acknowledge it did not start with this Government. That is the big issue down the line. How far do we go in abolishing democracy and the various tenets of democracy? Direct franchise to the Seanad is an option the Taoiseach could proceed with but he needs to be careful how he proceeds. Will the Taoiseach circulate the...

Leaders' Questions (13 Mar 2012)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. My basic and abiding interest is the preservation of the principle of public sector broadcasting as a central tenet of our democracy. Notwithstanding the smiles of the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, that is from where I am coming.

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Micheál Martin: ...as a global financial crisis, all of which is impacting on economic performance this year and will do so next year and possibly the year after that, but that does not invalidate the fundamental tenets outlined in the document. The migration pact is a political statement on the principles that should underpin the approach of EU member states to immigration and asylum measures. It does not...

Economic Competitiveness. (7 Feb 2006)

Micheál Martin: That is a significant improvement on recent years. I do not accept the fundamental tenet of the Opposition's proposition, particularly in the context of this year's Estimates for local authorities.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (16 Nov 2004)

Micheál Martin: ...Bank is forecasting growth of 4.5% in gross national product for 2004 which also indicates a positive outlook for the economy in general. The development of a competitive economy is a central tenet of generating sustainable employment and growth and is the focus of this Government's policies. Initiatives by the Government and the State development agencies, including reducing the burden of...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Micheál Martin: ...to the views of Senators in relation to the extension of the BreastCheck screening programme. I hope to deal with some of the issues they have raised. I have no disagreement with the essential tenet of what is being said in relation to the need for an extension of the breast screening programme. I have publicly expressed my commitment to the extension of BreastCheck and did so at the...