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Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Micheál Martin
2. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on whether there will be scope to narrow the time between phases 4 and 5 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business if all the five health indicators are positive. [10640/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the First Minister in Northern Ireland recently regarding Covid-19 or other related issues and-or mutual issues which directly impact both jurisdictions. [10642/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
22. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken with his other EU counterparts recently regarding Brexit. [10641/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Micheál Martin
404. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has concerns regarding the uptake by businesses of recently announced schemes. [10639/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Micheál Martin
100. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9330/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospital Facilities
Micheál Martin
535. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate for delivery drivers to enter or pass through isolation wards in order to deliver materials to hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic. [8416/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Micheál Martin
793. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific guidelines have been circulated to each sporting organisation on the communication of public health information to their members and players with regard to clubs reopening and continued restrictions on members from outside a 5km radius and cocooning members. [7589/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Micheál Martin
794. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if guidance has been issued to sporting clubs and organisations on the way in which to implement public health guidelines within such clubs and organisations. [7590/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Micheál Martin
795. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the latest EU Council meeting and the issues that were discussed. [5550/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken directly to other EU leaders recently about the Covid-19 crisis and associated issues. [5551/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
5. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Prime Minister Johnson recently; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [5552/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Staff
Micheál Martin
6. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the number of non-Civil Service staff recruited by his Department since 1 February 2020. [5553/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Job Losses
Micheál Martin
563. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a company (details supplied) has an obligation to attend the Labour Relations Commission and or Labour Court to discuss company redundancy for its staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5798/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Company Closures
Micheál Martin
1176. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she met with the staff of a company (details supplied) to discuss the recent announcement regarding the closing of its outlets; if the staff have an entitlement to redundancy from their former employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5797/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Company Closures
Micheál Martin
1213. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has received notification from a company (details supplied) of a proposal of collective redundancy as is required under section 12 of the Protection of Employment Act 1977; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5878/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Company Closures
Micheál Martin
1214. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has engaged with representatives of the employees of a company (details supplied) to ensure that the company is complying with all legal requirements in the treatment of its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5879/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Cybersecurity Policy
Micheál Martin
32. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent report in the media (details supplied) in relation to Russian interest in Ireland; if concerns have been raised in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Micheál Martin
742. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the timeline for the scheduling of the surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5055/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Education Fees Waivers
Micheál Martin
302. Deputy Micheál Martin asked 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]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Third Level Fees
Micheál Martin
303. Deputy Micheál Martin asked 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]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Websites
Micheál Martin
66. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the way in which the website of his Department is managed and coordinated. [53349/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Project Ireland 2040 Administration
Micheál Martin
67. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the role of his officials in Project Ireland 2040. [53350/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he or his officials have met the Sinn Féin leaders in relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly and the upcoming deadline of 13 January 2020. [50122/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
5. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the leader of the DUP since 12 December 2019; and if so, the issues discussed. [53346/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
12. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the officials who accompanied him during bilateral meetings with other Heads of Government in Zagreb. [50337/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
18. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the December 2019 European Council meeting. [52987/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
19. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he held bilateral meetings while attending the December 2019 European Council meeting; and if so, the issues discussed. [52988/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
22. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he met the new European Council President while in Brussels; and if so, the issues discussed. [53348/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Brexit Negotiations
Micheál Martin
100. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Brexit discussions at the most recent Foreign Affairs Council meeting. [52989/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
101. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the next steps following the general election in the UK on the withdrawal treaty Bill with his UK counterpart. [53345/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Banking Union
Micheál Martin
152. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the outcome of the discussions at the December 2019 ECOFIN meeting on strengthening the banking union. [52991/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
553. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the discussions at the December 2019 Environment Council meeting on climate change; and the way in which the EU plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. [52992/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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National Economic and Social Council
Micheál Martin
6. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department with the National Economic and Social Council. [49132/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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EU Budgets
Micheál Martin
108. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the severe cuts to defence and climate policy areas in view of the latest draft EU budget plans for 2021 to 2027 for the EU long-term budget; and if he has discussed same with his EU counterparts. [51849/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Micheál Martin
109. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the implementation of the St. Andrews and Fresh Start agreements. [51853/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Brexit Negotiations
Micheál Martin
111. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the post-Brexit relationship talks planned as part of the December 2019 Foreign Affairs Council meeting; his policy objectives for same; and if he has met his officials to discuss same. [51850/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Cybersecurity Policy
Micheál Martin
259. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has spoken with EU leaders, particularly of the UK and Italy, regarding the use of technology (details supplied) in view of the reports following the NATO conference held in London recently. [51852/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Cabinet Committees
Micheál Martin
7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee at which Israel and Palestine is discussed. [48835/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Departmental Strategy Statements
Micheál Martin
93. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the progress on reform measures outlined in appendix 1 of the Strategy Statement 2017-2020 of his Department. [51602/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Human Rights
Micheál Martin
103. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will contribute or speak at the next Foreign Affairs Council, FAC, meeting regarding the reports of one million persons being detained in centres in China. [51603/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Ministerial Meetings
Micheál Martin
119. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to the Middle East; the meetings held; the issues discussed, specifically relating to the funding allocated for solar power plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51604/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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EU Meetings
Micheál Martin
125. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the December 2019 EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting; the issues that will be discussed; and if he will meet with the new High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission. [51537/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Micheál Martin
126. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the work being carried out to implement the all-party motions of 2008 and 2011 relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan atrocities as per the statement of strategy of his Department. [51541/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Tax Agreements
Micheál Martin
146. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he has spoken with his EU counterparts recently, particularly since the NATO summit held in London at which the proposed digital sales tax of 2% to be placed on high-tech companies was discussed. [51538/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Legislative Reviews
Micheál Martin
232. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent UN special rapporteur official commentary on the way in which Ireland has been dealing with hate crime and anti-immigrant rhetoric through legislation. [51609/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Garda Investigations
Micheál Martin
269. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the examination by the Garda Commissioner to review the files on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51608/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Micheál Martin
409. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recent report of a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51605/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Micheál Martin
410. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recent resignation of the patient representative from the CervicalCheck steering group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51606/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Micheál Martin
430. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to open a residential care centre (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he met officials regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51675/19]