Parliamentary questions

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Cabinet Committee Meetings

Micheál Martin

12. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing last met. [4540/17]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]