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Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Foreign Direct Investment
Micheál Martin
638. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the possible EU-wide screening regime to keep foreign money out of sensitive sectors, as proposed by Chancellor Merkel recently. [39373/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
Micheál Martin
201. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding the death of their child in a maternity hospital; if he has made inquiries of the maternity hospital in relation to the case; the recourse available to the person to establish the causes and circumstances of their child's death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39357/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Foreign Direct Investment
Micheál Martin
267. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the possible EU-wide screening regime to keep foreign money out of sensitive sectors, as proposed by Chancellor Merkel recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39337/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if Prime Minister May mentioned her intention to reduce the UK corporation tax rate when they were speaking last. [37350/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of his visit to Rome on 28 November 2016. [37703/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the issues that were discussed when he met Pope Francis on 28 November 2016. [38478/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
282. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she and officials in her Department who are preparing for Brexit have views regarding Ireland's ability to attract foreign direct investment from the United Kingdom following the Brexit referendum result when rents are increasing month on month; and the actions being taken to tackle this issue on a government wide basis. [34868/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Micheál Martin
283. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether the TTIP is now in jeopardy in view of the fact that President elect Donald Trump spoke against it during his campaign; and her further views on whether this will be discussed at the next EU Council. [35167/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he met Scotland's First Minister, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, when she was in Dublin; the issues discussed; and if Scottish unity was mentioned. [37348/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he met Scotland's First Minister, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, when she was visiting Dublin on 29 November 2016; and the issues they discussed. [37699/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Departmental Communications
Micheál Martin
76. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if his Department has a policy regarding the use of an e-mail provider (details supplied) in view of his comments over the weekend of 26 and 27 November 2016 regarding same. [38366/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Departmental Communications
Micheál Martin
77. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he or his Department will continue to use an e-mail provider (details supplied) for non-urgent Government business. [38367/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Remembrance Commission
Micheál Martin
98. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received communication from persons (details supplied) requesting that she consider reopening the Remembrance Commission to allow it to consider the murder of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38772/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Public Sector Pay
Micheál Martin
267. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the different set of circumstances that the Labour Court recommendation on Garda pay has created for expenditure but also for limiting the pay improvements in 2017 to €290 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Public Sector Pay
Micheál Martin
268. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he or his Department are considering bringing forward the €1,000 State employee payment as reported in a newspaper (details supplied) on 28 November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Protected Disclosures
Micheál Martin
354. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if allegations are being independently investigated regarding reports from a whistleblower concerning patients' deaths in the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38644/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Protected Disclosures
Micheál Martin
355. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he and his Department are assured that protections for whistleblowers are in place to prevent isolation and harassment of them after they make allegations in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38645/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Health Services Reform
Micheál Martin
157. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his plans to continue the process of dismantling the HSE and evolving it into a health commission in view of the programme for Government commitment in this regard. [34869/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he still chairs the Cabinet Committee on Health. [34869/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Lansdowne Road Agreement Implementation
Micheál Martin
133. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the programme for Government commitment to fully implement the Lansdowne Road agreement in accordance with the timelines agreed. [33800/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Lansdowne Road Agreement Implementation
Micheál Martin
134. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are officials in his Department who oversee or interact with other Departments on implementation of the Lansdowne Road Agreeement. [34867/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
5. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of his meeting on 16 November 2016 with First Minister Foster; the issues that were discussed; and the actions that are to be taken following the meeting. [36007/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
6. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of his meeting with First Minister Foster on 16 November 2016 and their discussions on the Brexit upheaval and the competition between north and south in attracting foreign direct investment; and if Northern Ireland was seeking special status in the EU. [36008/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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US Presidential Election
Micheál Martin
12. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans to amend the Government's strategy on the undocumented Irish in the United States of America following the election of Donald Trump and the President-elect's publicly stated views on immigration. [34866/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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US Presidential Election
Micheál Martin
14. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of and issues discussed in his telephone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump. [35161/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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US Presidential Election
Micheál Martin
19. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans regarding the Government's strategy on the undocumented Irish in the United States of America and the rate of corporation tax, which may impact on Ireland's ability to attract foreign direct investment in the future, following the election of Donald Trump. [35164/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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US Presidential Election
Micheál Martin
21. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the future relationship between the USA and Russia with President-elect Trump in his recent telephone call. [36131/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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US Presidential Election
Micheál Martin
23. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the details of his conversation with President-elect Trump; and if TTIP was discussed. [36009/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
105. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on transport last met. [36010/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
106. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on communications last met. [36011/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Garda Station Closures
Micheál Martin
119. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any Garda stations that were closed in Cork city and county will be reopened following the review by the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35754/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Tax Code
Micheál Martin
162. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the reason it was decided to commence the help-to-buy scheme on 19 July 2016 in view of the fact that the tax year begins on 1 January; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Trade Strategy
Micheál Martin
340. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government on developing a new cross-sectoral whole of government Asia-Pacific strategy; and if this is progressing. [33548/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Foreign Policy
Micheál Martin
342. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact the election of US President-elect, Donald Trump, will have on American-Irish relations and in particular, regarding Northern Ireland. [34865/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
Micheál Martin
390. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department has been requested to introduce an electronic bed management system in acute hospitals; if he has considered same; if it will receive investment; his views on whether an electronic bed management system would improve bed management; if so, when it will be introduced in all acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35751/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Micheál Martin
391. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he or his departmental officials have recently met the HSE to discuss the nursing shortages, particularly since the latest recruitment drive has failed to fill the 1,000 vacancies across the acute hospital system; his views on whether this is having a negative impact on morale and productivity; the actions he will take to address the shortages in the short, medium and long-term futures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35752/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Micheál Martin
392. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the reported shortages of the BCG vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Micheál Martin
423. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his views on the NCPE decision on kalydeco for young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35938/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Micheál Martin
564. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will publish an interim report; the cost to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35755/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Cyber Security Policy
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding IT security in his Department. [33803/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Constitutional Convention Recommendations
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the outstanding recommendations from the Constitutional Convention on referenda on various issues. [33547/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Constitutional Convention Recommendations
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the Constitutional Convention recommendation on economic, social and cultural rights subject to the maximum available resources to be inserted into the Constitution. [35169/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Programme for Government Implementation
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach to set out the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government in respect of supporting an enhanced approach to Government by Ministers of State and to set out the way in which they would play a more substantive role in decision-making; the progress on this; and the way it is being implemented. [33549/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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National Women's Strategy
Micheál Martin
129. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the commitment in the programme for Government regarding the national women's strategy that is due to be published by the end of 2016. [35168/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Garda Inspectorate Reports
Micheál Martin
139. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the detail of the commitment in the programme for Government concerning extending Garda oversight and accountability following the Garda Inspectorate report on the restructuring of An Garda Síochána. [30750/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Courts Service Administration
Micheál Martin
140. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government for proposing legislation to reduce excessive delays to trials and court proceedings. [33801/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Beds Data
Micheál Martin
610. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the current bed capacity of Lifford residential care unit; and its current bed occupancy rate. [35130/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Beds Data
Micheál Martin
611. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the current bed capacity of Ramelton residential care unit and its current bed occupancy rate. [35131/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Beds Data
Micheál Martin
612. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the current bed capacity of St. Joseph’s, Stranorlar residential care unit and its current bed occupancy rate. [35132/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Micheál Martin
613. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the estimated total cost of the proposed new Letterkenny community nursing unit; and the amount of this which will be provided from exchequer funding. [35133/16]