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Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Good Friday Agreement
Micheál Martin
335. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the Government's current position on the Good Friday Agreement. [4117/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Good Friday Agreement
Micheál Martin
336. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he, his Department or the Government has sought legal advice on the way in which the Brexit result will impact on the application of the Good Friday Agreement and citizens in Northern Ireland; and if he and the Government have concerns regarding same. [4538/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Israeli Settlements
Micheál Martin
337. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the most recent settlements in Israel will be discussed at the next European Council meeting; and if he plans to speak on the issue. [5774/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Official Engagements
Micheál Martin
338. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has contacted the foreign Minister of Mexico recently. [5776/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Official Engagements
Micheál Martin
339. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he or his Department had with the American Administration following the announcement of the executive order on immigration. [5775/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
340. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the comments of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on ruling out special status for Northern Ireland in view of the fact that it would weaken its position within the United Kingdom. [5894/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Official Engagements
Micheál Martin
341. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have written or spoken to the US Administration recently regarding the undocumented Irish in the USA. [7052/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Ministerial Travel
Micheál Martin
342. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a Minister will be visiting Russia as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. [7361/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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International Agreements
Micheál Martin
343. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which the EU Council is monitoring activities in Turkey on the EU-Turkish immigration deal done on refugees. [7360/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Pharmaceutical Sector
Micheál Martin
629. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions she had with a company (details supplied) to ensure this investment goes ahead, further to reports that the company is reviewing plans for a large-scale investment on its current site in Kinsale, County Cork, in view of the US Administration's suggestion to reform the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8075/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Common Travel Area
Micheál Martin
60. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the EU Council most recent discussions on the common travel area. [7359/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the EU meeting in Malta; and if he had any bilaterals at same. [7051/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
10. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to President Hollande recently; and his plans to visit Paris on a trade mission. [7056/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
14. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the number of officials in his Department that are working full time on Brexit specific issues; his plans to increase the number of staff that are working on Brexit full time in his Department; and if there will be experts on trade agreements and legal experts employed or outsourced. [5771/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Ministerial Meetings
Micheál Martin
20. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he discussed immigration and border security with the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, when they met on 30 January 2017. [5772/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Immigration Controls
Micheál Martin
22. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the person or body that will undertake the review of the preclearance agreement in Dublin and Shannon airports; and when he expects it to be completed. [5773/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
33. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of the CSO report on Brexit published on 7 December 2016. [40118/16]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
103. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been discussions between his officials and officials of the British Government regarding policing borders after the Brexit negotiations in view of the fact that justice issues now appear to be a sovereign issue for the British government. [2734/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Stardust Fire
Micheál Martin
104. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the commitment in the programme for Government on setting up an inquiry into the Stardust tragedy. [3074/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Programme for Government Initiatives
Micheál Martin
105. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the commitment in the programme for Government on extending Garda oversight and accountability. [4121/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Programme for Government Initiatives
Micheál Martin
106. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the Government's plans for the referendum committed to in the programme for Government on Article 41.2.1 of the Constitution. [7055/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Micheál Martin
6. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the task force on Dublin inner city. [5819/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Garda Investigations
Micheál Martin
96. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she or her Department has requested a report from the An Garda Síochána on allegations of rape, sexual and physical assault made by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6775/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Defence Forces Personnel
Micheál Martin
313. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the agreement reached in November 2016 between PDFORRA and his Department for an additional hazard pay of €15 per day for Naval Service personnel serving in the Mediterranean Sea will be honoured; and when those who have served on these missions will receive this remuneration. [6695/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times
Micheál Martin
382. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has requested that the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, be used for treating adolescents who have scoliosis, particularly those who now have other health side effects such as decreased lung capacity, psychological problems and chronic pain; if these persons can seek treatment abroad to prevent being on the long waiting lists for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6777/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Micheál Martin
383. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the gynaecological waiting lists in Cork University Maternity Hospital, CUMH; the way in which the consultants assess the clinical needs of public patients; the way in which they are prioritised for urgent treatment, particularly when the quality of their lives is seriously impacted upon; if public patients get priority for treatment in the CUMH when their clinical needs are assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6778/17]
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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State Aid Investigations
Micheál Martin
71. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the European Commission's ruling on Ireland and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6448/17]
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
155. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of officials in his Department that have expertise in custom trade agreements; if he is satisfied there are enough officials qualified in same; if his Department or another Department is taking a lead in this particular area in the context of Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6569/17]
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
251. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department is outsourcing expertise on custom trade agreements or her views that her Department has enough resources in the section in her Department that covers trade agreements particularly applying to Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6570/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action will next meet. [5764/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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EU Meetings
Micheál Martin
87. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the meeting held in Malta on 3 February 2017; and if immigration to the EU was discussed. [6367/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Refugee Data
Micheál Martin
88. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the number of immigrants Ireland had accommodated since 2015 was outlined at the Malta meeting on 3 February 2017 and plans for more in 2017 and the details of same. [6368/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on regional and rural affairs last met. [4539/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy, trade and jobs last met. [4118/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Garda Misconduct Allegations
Micheál Martin
104. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she and her Department have taken since she met persons (details supplied); and if there has been discussions or meetings with the Taoiseach and his Department. [5536/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Garda Misconduct Allegations
Micheál Martin
119. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions being taken on the death of a person (details supplied) following her most recent meeting with the person's family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5537/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Micheál Martin
668. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government on rural transport. [4119/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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World Economic Forum
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Davos and any meetings that he attended with companies (details supplied). [3070/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
12. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing last met. [4540/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
153. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on arts, Irish, the Gaeltacht and the islands last met. [4541/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Micheál Martin
154. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he spoke to Prime Minister May regarding the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. [4542/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone conversation with the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, on 16 January 2017; the issues that were discussed; if no special status for any devolved Administration in Northern Ireland was mentioned; if there was discussion on immigrant screening or Border control before her speech on 17 January 2017; and if there are plans to meet her to discuss Brexit issues and the way they apply to the island of Ireland. [2732/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if Ireland will be part of the direct negotiations on Brexit, particularly in regard to the Border with Northern Ireland, the impact of exiting the European Union and the possible exit from the customs and trade agreement, which will automatically result in a return to borders on this island. [3071/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Prime Minister May on 30 January 2017. [4116/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Legislative Programme
Micheál Martin
8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Bills in preparation in his Department. [2735/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Mental Health Services
Micheál Martin
574. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the role of his Department on the commitment in the confidence and supply arrangement on fully implementing A Vision for Change in the area of mental health. [38670/16]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Micheál Martin
575. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if any decision has been made in relation to the reimbursement of Respreeza; if he or his Department or HSE officials have plans to meet the patients impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4319/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
2. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the resignation announcement of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness, on 9 January 2017; if he was spoken to regarding it beforehand; and if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, regarding same. [1707/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness, will have an impact on the Brexit preparations and negotiations; and if the Government and his Department are making alternative plans for the upcoming Brexit negotiations as a result. [1708/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Martin McGuinness. has damaged trust on a medium and long-term basis between Sinn Féin and the DUP; if this will limit prospects of future power sharing; if alternative processes are being assessed; and his views on whether the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements remain intact. [1709/17]