Mr Martin said : "I don't think we are going to be surprised by significantly higher provisions than what people expect,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think boards in general will remain conservative [on dividends], at least until they know more"

brisbanetimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I just adapted the design to fit in our printers and away we went,"

abc-au Sunday, August 9, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have to be decisive. We can’t afford to 'wait and see' – the disease is not waiting. "

irishmirror Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

newsandstar Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

oxfordtimes Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:53:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

msn-uk Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

chesterfirst Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

thecourier Saturday, August 8, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 6:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 6:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : "What happens if England gets turned off Northern Ireland? We've got to be thinking all this through,"

herald-ie Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

kentonline Saturday, August 8, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

kentonline Saturday, August 8, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

pressandjournal Friday, August 7, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There are a two distinct political jurisdictions born out of the Good Friday Agreement - we have acknowledge the reality of that,"

belfasttelegraph Friday, August 7, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have more information now than we did at the start of this pandemic. We now know how Covid-19 attacks by stealth and we know how fast it moves. "

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 10:16:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households," "Outdoor gatherings should be limited to 15 for organised activities"

eecho Friday, August 7, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable"

eecho Friday, August 7, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,” “Outdoor gatherings should be limited to 15 for organised activities”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “While the burden of the decision falls heaviest on the three counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, the message needs to be understood everywhere in Ireland . There is nothing inevitable about keeping the disease under control”

irishtimes Friday, August 7, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “What happens if England gets turned off Northern Ireland? We’ve got to be thinking all this through,”

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “While the burden of the decision falls heaviest on the three counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, the message needs to be understood everywhere in Ireland . There is nothing inevitable about keeping the disease under control”

irishtimes Friday, August 7, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I was elected for the full term of this Dáil, so I'm going nowhere,"

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It doesn't have to be an overall sort of blanket shutdown again," "Society is much better prepared now, construction sites are much better prepared and many places of work are much better prepared,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We need to wear a mask when on public transport and in retail settings,"

herald-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It’s a nightmare for performers because you get reviewed by everything and everyone,”

maidenhead-advertiser Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “There’s so much we can do here, so many places that you can walk, especially with the Jubilee River and the Thames,” “I always give myself an hour one way, knowing I’ve got an hour to come back, so just walk and see where you end up. It’s quite fascinating”

maidenhead-advertiser Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 3:58:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "A lot depends upon the prevalence of the virus and how high a number we get or how low [it goes]. "

independent-ie Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I wish I was in a position to share better news today, but I am not,"

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance to reopen safely and sustainably,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “This is Groundhog Day for the trade as twice now the reopening of pubs has been postponed,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I wish that I was in a position to share better news today, but I am not,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “When people are given clear direction, they follow it,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Team ) : “Given these figures, and the international trend of increased transmission, the Government has made a number of decisions today based on the advice of NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team),”

independent-ie Tuesday, August 4, 2020 11:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “When people are given clear direction, they follow it,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

irishexaminer Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know I have enormous sympathy for their plight. This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living, to provide a key service in the heart of many communities," "But we are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance we can to open safely and sustainably,"

RTERadio Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "Evidence of increased transmission is even more clear,"

eecho Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know I have enormous sympathy for their plight. This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living, to provide a key service in the heart of many communities," "But we are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance we can to open safely and sustainably,"

RTERadio Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

independent-ie Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "If we are adopting a no-risk or eradication strategy for Tasmania, we should talk openly about it and the implications for our economy and community," "We were looking forward to a slow and steady reintroduction of interstate travel with other COVID-safe states and we still believe that's the way to go when public health allows"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, August 4, 2020 12:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We know from research that there has been a big increase in veterans telling us that they aren’t managing their mental and physical health so well since the start of the pandemic, so the need for support is greater than ever, but we’re also having to manage a 40% drop in income at the same time,”

chesterfirst Monday, August 3, 2020 5:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “During the darkest days of paramilitary terrorism and sectarian strife, he kept hope alive. And with patience, resilience and unswerving commitment, he triumphed and delivered a victory for peace,”

theirishworld Monday, August 3, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "During the darkest days of paramilitary terrorism and sectarian strife, he kept hope alive. And with patience, resilience and unswerving commitment, he triumphed and delivered a victory for peace,"

RTERadio Monday, August 3, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This is a vicious virus, it spreads like wildfire in certain settings. That is not just a phenomena on the island of Ireland but throughout the world"

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "There are different jurisdictions with different chief medical officers who come forward with maybe nuanced advice. These are realities but both chief medical officers will be engaging on these issues. We have seen what is happening in France, Germany, and Spain. These numbers are moving on very significantly at a rapid pace. At present, visitors from Britain can travel through the North and across the open land border into the Republic without quarantining. Visitors from the UK and other countries not on Ireland's green list of low coronavirus risk are required to quarantine for two weeks on entering the Republic. A meeting of administrations in the UK and Ireland to discuss travel restrictions has been sought. North-South co-operation Key. The Taoiseach added: "

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "It was a warm meeting, it was a meeting in which a wide array of views were expressed. North-South co-operation is a key priority for our Government. "

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin declared : "In my own department, public servants have been flat out,"

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think a lot of people have been surprised"

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Every party has its own internal disciplinary procedures. "

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Thanks to the government scheme, an individual is £2.93 better off eating and drinking at Wetherspoons than purchasing a similar range of products at Tesco. "

exeterexpressandecho Thursday, July 30, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : “I think that is a fair point. It should be provided – it is in other jurisdictions. I will follow up with you and keep in touch with you in relation to that”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Why on earth would people in the North join the State when 90% of our schools are controlled by the Catholic Church?”

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Why on earth would people in the North join the State when 90% of our schools are controlled by the Catholic Church?”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin commented : “It is great to see the club championships back up and running. It’s fantastic that players are out training and playing again, because that is giving much joy to people across the country”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin conceded : "The pension relates to how the salary is set up. You are correct"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the spread of the virus through our schools,"

thenational Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We know Tasmanians have been amazing the last few weeks," "They're going to continue getting out and exploring our state, and that's been a lifesaver for many businesses"

abc-au Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "They asked us to reconsider our name and see if there was something else we could use to avoid confusion," "Half of me thought 'Shall we take them head-on?' but in reality when lawyers get involved it costs a lot and we didn't want to waste any of the charity's money"

bbc Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the virus through our schools,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "They asked us to reconsider our name and see if there was something else we could use to avoid confusion," "Half of me thought 'Shall we take them head-on?' but in reality when lawyers get involved it costs a lot and we didn't want to waste any of the charity's money"

bbc Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I would expect it could happen in summer and there will be a good market there which can grow over the next couple of years," "But it will not replace our markets with Queensland and other states which we have to open as soon as we can"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the spread of the virus through our schools,"

thenational Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is a major logistical challenge for Irish society as a whole"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Government today has taken a decision, which was in process, to give back 10% of its salaries to the State as and from the commencement of Government,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is a major logistical challenge for Irish society as a whole"

RTERadio Monday, July 27, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : "This weakness washes over your body and you just know, 'I'm not getting enough oxygen right now',"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It's so scary to know that your lungs aren't working the way that they should," "You can feel your heart trying to compensate, trying to pump blood even harder and faster, but that it's just not working"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Perpetual's Australian footprint and offices in Singapore Boston San Francisco and Portland , coupled with Barrow Hanley's existing offices in Dallas London and Hong Kong , will greatly enhance our firm's ability to serve our clients globally while providing direct local access to these growing markets. The strategic and cultural alignment is clear and we are excited about our future together,"

news-yahoo Monday, July 27, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We have a strong and proud record in attracting investment, and today’s announcement further bolsters our reputation as a leading nation in global technology"

irishmirror Monday, July 27, 2020 12:47:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have a strong and proud record in attracting investment, and today’s announcement further bolsters our reputation as a leading nation in global technology,"

irishexaminer Monday, July 27, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : "This weakness washes over your body and you just know, 'I'm not getting enough oxygen right now',"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It's so scary to know that your lungs aren't working the way that they should," "You can feel your heart trying to compensate, trying to pump blood even harder and faster, but that it's just not working"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I didn't realise [we were] watching the first gig of the future biggest comedian in the world," "He was very funny. Trouble is, I was fairly drunk and remember very little except I think he spoke about polar bears. "I remember thinking it was amazingly good for a first time. He had that confidence already"

bbc Saturday, July 25, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe,”

irishexaminer Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I think it is essential we get our schools reopen. The entire school community has been involved in this and the plan is about the well-being of the entire school community. The minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to Government on Monday. What has struck me has been the emphasis on the well-being and the importance of guidance,” "This is not about resuming schools for the sake of it, it is very much a plan which will enable schools to reopen fully for the long haul"

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe. The full plans will be outlined on Monday. They are by nature comprehensive. It’s a holistic plan, involving everyone in the school community, ranging from curriculum to teacher supply and supports, right across the board,”

irishtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,"

irishmirror Friday, July 24, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe. The full plans will be outlined on Monday. They are by nature comprehensive. It’s a holistic plan, involving everyone in the school community, ranging from curriculum to teacher supply and supports, right across the board,”

irishtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,”

msn-uk Friday, July 24, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,”

independent-ie Friday, July 24, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Our objective is that the schools re-open as fully and safely as possible,"

eecho Friday, July 24, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The objective is that schools will be fully open, and to keep everyone safe"

RTERadio Friday, July 24, 2020 3:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is also designed to give certainty to the economy and to employers and to workers and it's also designed to phase it out in a reasonable way. "

irishmirror Friday, July 24, 2020 11:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We are determined to protect as many jobs as possible and create new opportunities,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Leo Varadkar ) : "No-one should be in any doubt about the fact we are not returning to pre-March reality. The economic recession, which the pandemic has caused, is the most rapid and dramatic ever recorded”. The Government is doing what it can to battle the impact of the virus, he said. Among the top 50 measures included in the stimulus plan are: a 2% cut in the VAT rate from 23% to 21%, for six months from September; pandemic unemployment payments will continue until April, but will be gradually cut to the level of jobseeker's benefit; a revised wage subsidy scheme will be extended until the end of March; a 'stay and spend' tax rebate worth up to €125 per person to help the tourism sector; €200m in training and apprenticeship schemes, designed to help 75,000 people; €500m in capital funds and construction, with retrofitting, schools, sports, and tourism among the sectors to benefit; €450m in business funds, raising the restart grant from a cap of €4,000 to €25,000; increasing the Help To Buy scheme to €30,000, or 10% of the cost of a home; waiving commercial rates until the end of September, with €2bn also available under the credit guarantee scheme. Tánaiste and business minister Leo Varadkar said the six-month reduction in the VAT rate, going down from 23% to 21% from September, will “be particularly beneficial for the retail sector, furniture stores, clothing shops, and also for pubs and restaurants”. He also highlighted the €300m in grants for small and medium-sized businesses. "

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin wrote : “Despite this being one of the most unusual quarters I have ever experienced, I am pleased to report that we were profitable and generated positive net cash from operations,”

washtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We won't be hitting DIRT [Deposit Interest Retention Tax] or anything like that,"

herald-ie Friday, July 24, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "The extensive package of measures is an ambitious and comprehensive response to an unprecedented crisis. "

eecho Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "No, I don't think it will (increase house prices)... I think it is very significant for people who wish to buy a house. I think it will help home buyers and improve affordability for people" "All sorts of substantial funding has been provided to the Department of Housing to deal with increasing supply,"

eecho Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The deputy and her party had a view that it was okay to open the island to 59 countries – that is a fact,”

irishtimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "we have discussed this with the WHO (World Health Organisation) and others"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This Government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I am not going into the details or announcing anything here when the Cabinet will be meeting to discuss this to finalise a variety of measures which are really about sustaining jobs and trying to create alternative employment opportunities for people over the next 12 months"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Overall I am very encouraged by the meetings that I have had and the engagements that I have had. They have been a warm set of meetings. There was a genuine desire on all sides to work closely together in a pragmatic way to the mutual benefit of all the people of different traditions of this island”

irishecho Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "She fought a long hard battle with her illness and also fought very hard for her own rights"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I welcome what is a very substantial and significant package of measures – 1.8 trillion, which I think will go a long way to help reboot and re-energise economic recovery within the European Union,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 3:22:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “He has articulated his profound regret, sorrow, and shame at what transpired four years ago,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I welcome what is a very substantial and significant package of measures 1.8 trillion, which I think will go a long way to help reboot and re-energise economic recovery within the European Union,”

thecourier Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Ireland believes that pouring more debt on debt is not the way out of this. And some member states find this quite difficult. The grants element of this is very important,”

irishtimes Sunday, July 19, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We do believe a package is required that has impact in terms of responding to the economic disruption that Covid is causing across Europe. Collectively Europe needs to recover from this. "

RTERadio Sunday, July 19, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I actually think the balance is the correct balance because it is right for this crisis,"

irishexaminer Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I do think it’s very important that the European Union as a whole and as an entity sends a very strong message that it has the wherewithal and the capacity collectively to respond to this, to engineer a European economic recovery,” “A European economic recovery is essential to Ireland as an exporting nation”

irishtimes Friday, July 17, 2020 11:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin stated : “The international mission will assist the commission to achieve its goals and support its work”

nna-en Friday, July 17, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Once JAAB selects somebody, the Government appoints that person and I don’t interfere with that, I’ve no intention of interfering with that,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 17, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We could have a border poll in the morning, it could lose, it could win, but does it move things forward in areas such as health, education, business? I am not so sure it does"

RTERadio Friday, July 17, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “My obligation overall is to the people of Ireland. We are going through a challenging time. It’s unprecedented, the impact on our economy and social life and we simply have to deal with that. The party understands that. They want us to get on with that very difficult task”

irishtimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin explained : “I was of the view on Tuesday morning that he should go into the Dáil,” “He took a different route. He was taking a legal route. In my view when you are in a ministerial position, you have to account to the Dáil no matter how difficult it is. I don’t think it was tenable, having seen the file, that he wouldn’t go into the Dáil. It was a very difficult decision that I had to take”

irishtimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

wandsworthguardian Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

msn-uk Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

pressandjournal Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

chesterfirst Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an officeholder, you should come before the house [Dáil],”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I believe a newspaper said I was told, I can't verify without seeing the document myself,"

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an office holder, you should come before the house,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Cabinet Committee ) : “It is not the dominant committee in terms of the work of the Cabinet. It is there to prevent issues from festering and becoming bigger issues than they should and to also develop trust between the three parties, and that is working. It worked during the negotiations and it will continue,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "As a retailer, the next best thing to winning the Lotto is to sell a winning ticket to one of your customers. "

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We had extensive discussions on this point last evening and again this morning, when he shared with me for the first time the actually Garda record on the dispute,” “Following these discussions and having seen the Garda report this morning it was my view that it raised additional issues, requiring further explanation and clarification. I made this view clear to him and give him space today to consider the matter further,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “However, he has decided that he's not prepared to address this allegation publicly, and would not make any further statement to answer any questions on this issue in this house. This decision has created situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions were being raised and government colleagues are expected to address these. This is simply untenable,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Máire Whelan is no Frank Clarke,”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "I was fully satisfied yesterday that he should come in before the Dáil,"

eecho Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Dara Calleary ) : "In his short time as Government whip, Minister Calleary has shown that he is very committed to not just reforming the Dail, but also in terms of overseeing a very comprehensive legislative programme"

eecho Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "That said that's not in itself satisfaction for the workers because they're being denied justice by the company. "

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "There's been an ongoing view from yourself and others consistently undermining the role of multinational companies in Ireland and I think I just want to put on the record that it's an important role. "

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It now seems to be the case on the Opposition side that the assertion by a journalist... suddenly is fact and that one should act immediately on it... I can’t act on that nor should I"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an office holder, you should come before the house,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:13:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We’re all very disappointed that the North West 10k is not going ahead in September, most especially for our two charities the Donegal Diabetes Support Group and the No Barriers Foundation who were to be the beneficiaries this year. A lot of work had gone into the event when we had to cancel it in May and we had hoped that it could have gone ahead on September 6th but having consulted with the charities and our five sponsors we are happy that the right decision has been made for this year”

highlandradio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I believe a newspaper said I was told, I can't verify without seeing the document myself,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time,"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "simply untenable and damaging to the ongoing work of the government,"

msn-uk Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "simply untenable and damaging to the ongoing work of the government,"

independent-UK Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The president (Michael D Higgins), on my advice, this evening terminated the appointment of deputy Barry Cowen as a member of the Government. "

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these”. "

offalyindependent Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He adamantly and strongly denies any suggestion or implication that he sought to evade any checkpoint. That was his position and still is,"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these. "

con-telegraph Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Cabinet Committee ) : “It is not the dominant committee in terms of the work of the Cabinet. It is there to prevent issues from festering and becoming bigger issues than they should and to also develop trust between the three parties, and that is working. It worked during the negotiations and it will continue,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “However, he has decided that he is not prepared to address this allegation publically and will not make any further statements or answers on this issue in this house,”

carlow-nationalist Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Following these discussions and having seen the Garda report this morning, it was my view that it raised additional issues requiring further explanation and clarification. I made this view clear to him and gave him space today to consider the matter further,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : “This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these. This is simply untenable,” “It is my view that Minister Cowen had an obligation to come before the House. It is also my view that this issue is damaging to the ongoing work of Government,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “Over the course of the last 10 days he has been the subject of criticism and condemnation for a road traffic offence that took place in 2016,”

eecho Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “He has made it very clear to me that he wants to pursue both issues through the mechanisms that are available to him to pursue,”

msn-uk Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He adamantly and strongly denies any suggestion or implication that he sought to evade any checkpoint. That was his position and still is,"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time," "Just because a journalist says to somebody 'I have a source here, I have a paper that says X', I cannot work on that basis,"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Monday, July 13, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "out of Brexit came a demand for a border poll"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “If you look back at our whole Covid-19 experience it’s been really about developing compliance, engagement, and people have generally come with us, come with the authorities. But it will be clear in the regulations that the National Transport Authority will have the authority and the capacity to say to people you may not come on if you don’t have a mask”

irishmirror Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We all get such a kick to see they’ve been seen and heard,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Leo Varadkar said to me during the week that he was taking down the portrait of Michael Collins and I said ‘Well actually, you might put it back up and I’m going to put De Valera next to him in the Taoiseach’s office’,”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We all get such a kick to see they’ve been seen and heard,”

theage Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “this will be a winter much more difficult and complex than any before given the continued prevalence of Covid-19”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Our approach to date has been very cautious in relation to travel. And as we said last week, we will be dealing with that on the 20th of July". He said the government would take advice and have arranged measures before the announcement of any green list in relation to travel. "We will be taking a very cautious approach to it,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 10, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The market is still largely addicted to stimulus," "Markets are able to take the coronavirus news in stride because of this backstop"

4-traders Friday, July 10, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "I'm angry about this and I think they should get back on the site. "

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I'm fed up of claim and counterclaim. I'm saying to them get back on the site"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "These are matters that the health authorities in terms of the board itself that's responsible for the hospital will be advising the Department on. "

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "People have been very extremely good and effective in complying with all of the guidance... and we appeal to people please continue that"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "With clever precautions young people can still enjoy themselves without having to put themselves in harm's way"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Young people have had a very difficult summer and a very difficult couple of months., the leaving cert, the whole change in universities, there’s been a lot of transformation, the fact they couldn’t get abroad this summer. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles “We have to take all that into account, that said, the same advice applies to young people as everyone else. “The indoor gatherings are a problem, overcrowded house parties are a problem. “No one is invincible. “With clever precautions young people can still enjoy themselves without putting themselves in harms way”. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly added that people "

irishmirror Friday, July 10, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The market is still largely addicted to stimulus," "Markets are able to take the coronavirus news in stride because of this backstop"

4-traders Friday, July 10, 2020 7:14:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Disease knows no border. We have issues with the UK, in terms of Leicester where it closed down recently. "

belfasttelegraph Friday, July 10, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The people who stole it have no soul, no heart. They had no respect,"

illawarramercury Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “A key principal at the outset was that banks would not profit from these forbearance measures. The Minister will be actively engaging with and reviewing this in light of statements by the EBA”

irishmirror Thursday, July 9, 2020 8:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “About 140,000 payment breaks have been issued in this country so these have been popular initiatives that a lot of people have availed of and have found very helpful,”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Investigations into all of these matters continue but more needs to be done before witnesses are called at public hearings,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Investigations into all of these matters continue but more needs to be done before witnesses are called at public hearings,"

smh Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "The full complement hasn't been finalised to my knowledge yet but as soon as it is it will be transparent and published"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "political input is important in delivering a Programme for Government"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Comprehensive public communications with broad media reach will continue to be run for as long as is necessary to inform on crucial public health guidance"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "No politician is above the law and no politician should be above the law. In respect of Mr Cowen, you will note that punishment was meted out in respect of his transgression four years ago"

irishmirror Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "other stuff goes on, as it always has in politics, and we will deal with that too"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Ceann Comhairle ) : “He has articulated his profound regret, sorrow, and shame at what transpired four years ago,” “It can happen. Historically, people have availed of the temporary licence regime in Ireland, that was a tendency in Ireland. Not everyone did it, I’m not excusing it, but I believe his remorse is genuine and he will be making a statement to the Dáil in relation to it and he has asked the Ceann Comhairle to facilitate that”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "not advised and should be avoided"

bbc Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "This was a case of looking and failing to see by a woman who is of exemplary character. She has shown genuine remorse and acknowledge from the outset that it was her fault,"

kentonline Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The cost to our business is a significant issue and we want all these issues addressed and dealt with by a judicial system that has enough teeth in it to enact a decent outcome," "In the first instance, the police and stock squads need to be given a stack more power so they can enforce the law more effectively"

abc-au Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It was an interesting date for the auction, just after the end of the financial year, but there was keen interest prior to the day,"

bordermail Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "Certainly one would have thought a full licence would have been secured earlier. "

RTERadio Monday, July 6, 2020 7:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "In terms of justice being metered out, it did get dealt with at the time, four years ago. Are you going to condemn someone for the rest of their lives for something that might have happened four years ago, or five years ago? "

independent-ie Monday, July 6, 2020 2:58:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “I am cautious about this, I have to be clear. We’ve made great progress in suppressing the virus and getting the community transmission very low. We have to be very careful the next steps don’t in any way undermine that progress”

irishmirror Sunday, July 5, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : "I have spoken to Minister Cowen and I accept that his remorse about this incident is genuine. "

todayfm Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The aftermath of this event had a considerable impact on all those connected with the school, particularly those staff who had gone to the young person’s assistance”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Not long before their suicide, Perth and Kinross Council had written to confirm that they would not support the pupil’s attendance at the school for a third year,”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The tone of the letter, while offering condolences, was at best insensitive, took no account of the impact of events on the staff of the school, or the challenges they faced in trying to manage a small school through a traumatic event”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Tony Holohan ) : “I would like to thank Dr Holohan on behalf of myself and the people of Ireland for helping to guide this country through the Covid-19 emergency,”

carlow-nationalist Friday, July 3, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The actions, and inaction, have generated a great deal of controversy and strong feeling, which still persists”

thecourier Friday, July 3, 2020 11:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This is fantastic news for small businesses across the Hunter - events bring in visitors who stay locally and spend locally, plus events employ local residents and are important to the social and cultural fabric of the area," "It has been incredibly tough for residents and businesses in recent months, so this NSW Government support is most welcome and will play a significant part in getting the Hunter back on track to be the vibrant community it's known to be"

maitlandmercury Friday, July 3, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It was tough on him, but Dara is very experienced and I need a very experienced chief whip. He will have additional responsibilities and former chief whips like Seamus Brennan and Mary Hanafin who went on to have stellar careers”. “But the challenge facing the three leaders was there was a limited number of portfolios, and in the ones we got, I wanted people who could hit the ground running,"

irishexaminer Friday, July 3, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Tony Holohan ) : “I would like to thank Dr Holohan on behalf of myself and the people of Ireland for helping to guide this country through the Covid-19 emergency,”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, July 2, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The cabinet sub committee will meet on Friday and we're working in relation to this (travel),"

independent-ie Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think working from the basis that we're likely to have open borders to the whole country, including our largest market, which is Victoria, by the end of July, gives everyone some certainty,"

abc-au Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no prescription, nor proscription, as to how the board is to inquire into all incidents. All relevant evidence will be sought and considered,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no prescription, nor proscription, as to how the board is to inquire into all incidents. All relevant evidence will be sought and considered,"

smh Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Dara is very experienced and I need a very experienced chief whip. He will have additional responsibilities and former chief whips like Séamus Brennan and Mary Hanafin who went on to have stellar careers. But the challenge facing the three leaders was that there was a limited number of portfolios, and in the ones we got I wanted people who could hit the ground running,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The second question is, 'What about real estate prices?'" "A quarter of a million will get you a ripsnorter of a house, $50,000 will get you a renovator's dream"

abc-au Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It is very difficult and I think there will be quite a number of people who will be very, very disappointed that they didn’t make the Cabinet table,”

eecho Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The fact they won shows your university students are not just sitting on their hands. The power of your students is they come with diverse experiences and they are able to speak to that through innovation. The point is that sometimes that’s not seen. If you’re building tools and products, they need to reflect the community. Imagine what we’re missing if people like this are not included - that’s what UKBlackTech is all about”

thetelegraphandargus Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It is very difficult and I think there will be quite a number of people who will be very, very disappointed that they didn’t make the cabinet table,” “And I know quite a number of people in the party who will be upset by that but we have a limited choice, each party leader has a limited number to appoint and calls have to be made”

msn-uk Monday, June 29, 2020 8:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “This is a historic occasion. I believe Civil War politics ended a long time ago in our country but today Civil War politics ends in our parliament,”

irishtimes Sunday, June 28, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “we must act with urgency and ambition”

thehindu Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no question what our most urgent work is. "

irishexaminer Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "ability and geography and quite a range of factors"

independent-ie Saturday, June 27, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I don't think we are going to be surprised by significantly higher provisions than what people expect,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think boards in general will remain conservative [on dividends], at least until they know more"

brisbanetimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I just adapted the design to fit in our printers and away we went,"

abc-au Sunday, August 9, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have to be decisive. We can’t afford to 'wait and see' – the disease is not waiting. "

irishmirror Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

newsandstar Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

oxfordtimes Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:53:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

southwalesargus Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

msn-uk Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

chesterfirst Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

thecourier Saturday, August 8, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 6:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

worcesternews Saturday, August 8, 2020 6:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

yorkpress Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : "What happens if England gets turned off Northern Ireland? We've got to be thinking all this through,"

herald-ie Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,”

kentonline Saturday, August 8, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

kentonline Saturday, August 8, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

irishexaminer Saturday, August 8, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Low visibility, wet runway, low cloud base, all leading to very poor braking action is what looks like led to where we are at the moment with this crash,”

pressandjournal Friday, August 7, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There are a two distinct political jurisdictions born out of the Good Friday Agreement - we have acknowledge the reality of that,"

belfasttelegraph Friday, August 7, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have more information now than we did at the start of this pandemic. We now know how Covid-19 attacks by stealth and we know how fast it moves. "

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 10:16:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households," "Outdoor gatherings should be limited to 15 for organised activities"

eecho Friday, August 7, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable"

eecho Friday, August 7, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Households in these counties are asked to restrict visitors to their homes to no more than six people from no more than three households,” “Outdoor gatherings should be limited to 15 for organised activities”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We are conscious that as we move forward through this pandemic our responses need to be more nuanced and more sustainable”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:33:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “While the burden of the decision falls heaviest on the three counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, the message needs to be understood everywhere in Ireland . There is nothing inevitable about keeping the disease under control”

irishtimes Friday, August 7, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “What happens if England gets turned off Northern Ireland? We’ve got to be thinking all this through,”

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “Testing remains a key weapon in our armoury. Government has moved to ramp up testing”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “We know we could go further (with restrictions) but we are conscious as we move forward through pandemic, our responses need to be more nuanced,” “The vast majority will understand we are in this together and they will do as asked”

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “While the burden of the decision falls heaviest on the three counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, the message needs to be understood everywhere in Ireland . There is nothing inevitable about keeping the disease under control”

irishtimes Friday, August 7, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I was elected for the full term of this Dáil, so I'm going nowhere,"

irishexaminer Friday, August 7, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It doesn't have to be an overall sort of blanket shutdown again," "Society is much better prepared now, construction sites are much better prepared and many places of work are much better prepared,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We need to wear a mask when on public transport and in retail settings,"

herald-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It’s a nightmare for performers because you get reviewed by everything and everyone,”

maidenhead-advertiser Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “There’s so much we can do here, so many places that you can walk, especially with the Jubilee River and the Thames,” “I always give myself an hour one way, knowing I’ve got an hour to come back, so just walk and see where you end up. It’s quite fascinating”

maidenhead-advertiser Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 3:58:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "A lot depends upon the prevalence of the virus and how high a number we get or how low [it goes]. "

independent-ie Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know that I have enormous sympathy for their plight,” “This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”

irishtimes Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I wish I was in a position to share better news today, but I am not,"

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance to reopen safely and sustainably,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “This is Groundhog Day for the trade as twice now the reopening of pubs has been postponed,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I wish that I was in a position to share better news today, but I am not,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “When people are given clear direction, they follow it,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

irishexaminer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Team ) : “Given these figures, and the international trend of increased transmission, the Government has made a number of decisions today based on the advice of NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team),”

independent-ie Tuesday, August 4, 2020 11:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “When people are given clear direction, they follow it,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

irishexaminer Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know I have enormous sympathy for their plight. This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living, to provide a key service in the heart of many communities," "But we are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance we can to open safely and sustainably,"

RTERadio Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "Evidence of increased transmission is even more clear,"

eecho Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I know that this will come as a blow to pub owners and I want them to know I have enormous sympathy for their plight. This virus is taking away their ability to earn a living, to provide a key service in the heart of many communities," "But we are doing what we are doing to save lives and to give our society and economy the best chance we can to open safely and sustainably,"

RTERadio Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We just had a fresh briefing from the chief medial officer in respect of the advice from NPHET. It was very firm and we have a Cabinet meeting now and we’ll talk afterwards”

independent-ie Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "If we are adopting a no-risk or eradication strategy for Tasmania, we should talk openly about it and the implications for our economy and community," "We were looking forward to a slow and steady reintroduction of interstate travel with other COVID-safe states and we still believe that's the way to go when public health allows"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, August 4, 2020 12:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We know from research that there has been a big increase in veterans telling us that they aren’t managing their mental and physical health so well since the start of the pandemic, so the need for support is greater than ever, but we’re also having to manage a 40% drop in income at the same time,”

chesterfirst Monday, August 3, 2020 5:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “During the darkest days of paramilitary terrorism and sectarian strife, he kept hope alive. And with patience, resilience and unswerving commitment, he triumphed and delivered a victory for peace,”

theirishworld Monday, August 3, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "During the darkest days of paramilitary terrorism and sectarian strife, he kept hope alive. And with patience, resilience and unswerving commitment, he triumphed and delivered a victory for peace,"

RTERadio Monday, August 3, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This is a vicious virus, it spreads like wildfire in certain settings. That is not just a phenomena on the island of Ireland but throughout the world"

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "There are different jurisdictions with different chief medical officers who come forward with maybe nuanced advice. These are realities but both chief medical officers will be engaging on these issues. We have seen what is happening in France, Germany, and Spain. These numbers are moving on very significantly at a rapid pace. At present, visitors from Britain can travel through the North and across the open land border into the Republic without quarantining. Visitors from the UK and other countries not on Ireland's green list of low coronavirus risk are required to quarantine for two weeks on entering the Republic. A meeting of administrations in the UK and Ireland to discuss travel restrictions has been sought. North-South co-operation Key. The Taoiseach added: "

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "It was a warm meeting, it was a meeting in which a wide array of views were expressed. North-South co-operation is a key priority for our Government. "

irishexaminer Friday, July 31, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin declared : "In my own department, public servants have been flat out,"

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think a lot of people have been surprised"

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Every party has its own internal disciplinary procedures. "

independent-ie Friday, July 31, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Thanks to the government scheme, an individual is £2.93 better off eating and drinking at Wetherspoons than purchasing a similar range of products at Tesco. "

exeterexpressandecho Thursday, July 30, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : “I think that is a fair point. It should be provided – it is in other jurisdictions. I will follow up with you and keep in touch with you in relation to that”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Why on earth would people in the North join the State when 90% of our schools are controlled by the Catholic Church?”

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Why on earth would people in the North join the State when 90% of our schools are controlled by the Catholic Church?”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin commented : “It is great to see the club championships back up and running. It’s fantastic that players are out training and playing again, because that is giving much joy to people across the country”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin conceded : "The pension relates to how the salary is set up. You are correct"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the spread of the virus through our schools,"

thenational Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We know Tasmanians have been amazing the last few weeks," "They're going to continue getting out and exploring our state, and that's been a lifesaver for many businesses"

abc-au Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "They asked us to reconsider our name and see if there was something else we could use to avoid confusion," "Half of me thought 'Shall we take them head-on?' but in reality when lawyers get involved it costs a lot and we didn't want to waste any of the charity's money"

bbc Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the virus through our schools,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "They asked us to reconsider our name and see if there was something else we could use to avoid confusion," "Half of me thought 'Shall we take them head-on?' but in reality when lawyers get involved it costs a lot and we didn't want to waste any of the charity's money"

bbc Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I would expect it could happen in summer and there will be a good market there which can grow over the next couple of years," "But it will not replace our markets with Queensland and other states which we have to open as soon as we can"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no zero-risk scenario but we can dramatically limit the risk of the spread of the virus through our schools,"

thenational Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is a major logistical challenge for Irish society as a whole"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Government today has taken a decision, which was in process, to give back 10% of its salaries to the State as and from the commencement of Government,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is a major logistical challenge for Irish society as a whole"

RTERadio Monday, July 27, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : "This weakness washes over your body and you just know, 'I'm not getting enough oxygen right now',"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It's so scary to know that your lungs aren't working the way that they should," "You can feel your heart trying to compensate, trying to pump blood even harder and faster, but that it's just not working"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Perpetual's Australian footprint and offices in Singapore Boston San Francisco and Portland , coupled with Barrow Hanley's existing offices in Dallas London and Hong Kong , will greatly enhance our firm's ability to serve our clients globally while providing direct local access to these growing markets. The strategic and cultural alignment is clear and we are excited about our future together,"

news-yahoo Monday, July 27, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We have a strong and proud record in attracting investment, and today’s announcement further bolsters our reputation as a leading nation in global technology"

irishmirror Monday, July 27, 2020 12:47:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We have a strong and proud record in attracting investment, and today’s announcement further bolsters our reputation as a leading nation in global technology,"

irishexaminer Monday, July 27, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : "This weakness washes over your body and you just know, 'I'm not getting enough oxygen right now',"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It's so scary to know that your lungs aren't working the way that they should," "You can feel your heart trying to compensate, trying to pump blood even harder and faster, but that it's just not working"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I didn't realise [we were] watching the first gig of the future biggest comedian in the world," "He was very funny. Trouble is, I was fairly drunk and remember very little except I think he spoke about polar bears. "I remember thinking it was amazingly good for a first time. He had that confidence already"

bbc Saturday, July 25, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe,”

irishexaminer Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I think it is essential we get our schools reopen. The entire school community has been involved in this and the plan is about the well-being of the entire school community. The minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to Government on Monday. What has struck me has been the emphasis on the well-being and the importance of guidance,” "This is not about resuming schools for the sake of it, it is very much a plan which will enable schools to reopen fully for the long haul"

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe. The full plans will be outlined on Monday. They are by nature comprehensive. It’s a holistic plan, involving everyone in the school community, ranging from curriculum to teacher supply and supports, right across the board,”

irishtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,"

irishmirror Friday, July 24, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The objective is that schools reopen fully and keep everyone safe. The full plans will be outlined on Monday. They are by nature comprehensive. It’s a holistic plan, involving everyone in the school community, ranging from curriculum to teacher supply and supports, right across the board,”

irishtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,”

msn-uk Friday, July 24, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The Minister will be bringing a very comprehensive memorandum to the government on Monday which will outline a package of measures which will be required to enable the reopening of schools and resources that will be required to outline the plan,”

independent-ie Friday, July 24, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Our objective is that the schools re-open as fully and safely as possible,"

eecho Friday, July 24, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The objective is that schools will be fully open, and to keep everyone safe"

RTERadio Friday, July 24, 2020 3:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It is also designed to give certainty to the economy and to employers and to workers and it's also designed to phase it out in a reasonable way. "

irishmirror Friday, July 24, 2020 11:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We are determined to protect as many jobs as possible and create new opportunities,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Leo Varadkar ) : "No-one should be in any doubt about the fact we are not returning to pre-March reality. The economic recession, which the pandemic has caused, is the most rapid and dramatic ever recorded”. The Government is doing what it can to battle the impact of the virus, he said. Among the top 50 measures included in the stimulus plan are: a 2% cut in the VAT rate from 23% to 21%, for six months from September; pandemic unemployment payments will continue until April, but will be gradually cut to the level of jobseeker's benefit; a revised wage subsidy scheme will be extended until the end of March; a 'stay and spend' tax rebate worth up to €125 per person to help the tourism sector; €200m in training and apprenticeship schemes, designed to help 75,000 people; €500m in capital funds and construction, with retrofitting, schools, sports, and tourism among the sectors to benefit; €450m in business funds, raising the restart grant from a cap of €4,000 to €25,000; increasing the Help To Buy scheme to €30,000, or 10% of the cost of a home; waiving commercial rates until the end of September, with €2bn also available under the credit guarantee scheme. Tánaiste and business minister Leo Varadkar said the six-month reduction in the VAT rate, going down from 23% to 21% from September, will “be particularly beneficial for the retail sector, furniture stores, clothing shops, and also for pubs and restaurants”. He also highlighted the €300m in grants for small and medium-sized businesses. "

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin wrote : “Despite this being one of the most unusual quarters I have ever experienced, I am pleased to report that we were profitable and generated positive net cash from operations,”

washtimes Friday, July 24, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We won't be hitting DIRT [Deposit Interest Retention Tax] or anything like that,"

herald-ie Friday, July 24, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "The extensive package of measures is an ambitious and comprehensive response to an unprecedented crisis. "

eecho Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "No, I don't think it will (increase house prices)... I think it is very significant for people who wish to buy a house. I think it will help home buyers and improve affordability for people" "All sorts of substantial funding has been provided to the Department of Housing to deal with increasing supply,"

eecho Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The deputy and her party had a view that it was okay to open the island to 59 countries – that is a fact,”

irishtimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "we have discussed this with the WHO (World Health Organisation) and others"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This Government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I am not going into the details or announcing anything here when the Cabinet will be meeting to discuss this to finalise a variety of measures which are really about sustaining jobs and trying to create alternative employment opportunities for people over the next 12 months"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Overall I am very encouraged by the meetings that I have had and the engagements that I have had. They have been a warm set of meetings. There was a genuine desire on all sides to work closely together in a pragmatic way to the mutual benefit of all the people of different traditions of this island”

irishecho Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “This government, like the previous government, acknowledges the failures that took place with CervicalCheck programme and are profoundly sorry for what was allowed to happen,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "She fought a long hard battle with her illness and also fought very hard for her own rights"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I welcome what is a very substantial and significant package of measures – 1.8 trillion, which I think will go a long way to help reboot and re-energise economic recovery within the European Union,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 3:22:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “He has articulated his profound regret, sorrow, and shame at what transpired four years ago,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I welcome what is a very substantial and significant package of measures 1.8 trillion, which I think will go a long way to help reboot and re-energise economic recovery within the European Union,”

thecourier Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Ireland believes that pouring more debt on debt is not the way out of this. And some member states find this quite difficult. The grants element of this is very important,”

irishtimes Sunday, July 19, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "We do believe a package is required that has impact in terms of responding to the economic disruption that Covid is causing across Europe. Collectively Europe needs to recover from this. "

RTERadio Sunday, July 19, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I actually think the balance is the correct balance because it is right for this crisis,"

irishexaminer Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I do think it’s very important that the European Union as a whole and as an entity sends a very strong message that it has the wherewithal and the capacity collectively to respond to this, to engineer a European economic recovery,” “A European economic recovery is essential to Ireland as an exporting nation”

irishtimes Friday, July 17, 2020 11:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin stated : “The international mission will assist the commission to achieve its goals and support its work”

nna-en Friday, July 17, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Once JAAB selects somebody, the Government appoints that person and I don’t interfere with that, I’ve no intention of interfering with that,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 17, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "We could have a border poll in the morning, it could lose, it could win, but does it move things forward in areas such as health, education, business? I am not so sure it does"

RTERadio Friday, July 17, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “My obligation overall is to the people of Ireland. We are going through a challenging time. It’s unprecedented, the impact on our economy and social life and we simply have to deal with that. The party understands that. They want us to get on with that very difficult task”

irishtimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin explained : “I was of the view on Tuesday morning that he should go into the Dáil,” “He took a different route. He was taking a legal route. In my view when you are in a ministerial position, you have to account to the Dáil no matter how difficult it is. I don’t think it was tenable, having seen the file, that he wouldn’t go into the Dáil. It was a very difficult decision that I had to take”

irishtimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

wandsworthguardian Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

msn-uk Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

pressandjournal Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “I will be an engaging, understanding Taoiseach, trying to keep people together and trying to move forward on the economic front in particular and also in terms of getting projects over the line that we have been talking about for some time”

chesterfirst Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an officeholder, you should come before the house [Dáil],”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I believe a newspaper said I was told, I can't verify without seeing the document myself,"

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an office holder, you should come before the house,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Cabinet Committee ) : “It is not the dominant committee in terms of the work of the Cabinet. It is there to prevent issues from festering and becoming bigger issues than they should and to also develop trust between the three parties, and that is working. It worked during the negotiations and it will continue,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "As a retailer, the next best thing to winning the Lotto is to sell a winning ticket to one of your customers. "

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We had extensive discussions on this point last evening and again this morning, when he shared with me for the first time the actually Garda record on the dispute,” “Following these discussions and having seen the Garda report this morning it was my view that it raised additional issues, requiring further explanation and clarification. I made this view clear to him and give him space today to consider the matter further,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “However, he has decided that he's not prepared to address this allegation publicly, and would not make any further statement to answer any questions on this issue in this house. This decision has created situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions were being raised and government colleagues are expected to address these. This is simply untenable,”

irishexaminer Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Máire Whelan is no Frank Clarke,”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "I was fully satisfied yesterday that he should come in before the Dáil,"

eecho Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Dara Calleary ) : "In his short time as Government whip, Minister Calleary has shown that he is very committed to not just reforming the Dail, but also in terms of overseeing a very comprehensive legislative programme"

eecho Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "That said that's not in itself satisfaction for the workers because they're being denied justice by the company. "

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "There's been an ongoing view from yourself and others consistently undermining the role of multinational companies in Ireland and I think I just want to put on the record that it's an important role. "

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It now seems to be the case on the Opposition side that the assertion by a journalist... suddenly is fact and that one should act immediately on it... I can’t act on that nor should I"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “If you are a minister, an office holder, you should come before the house,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:13:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:47:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We’re all very disappointed that the North West 10k is not going ahead in September, most especially for our two charities the Donegal Diabetes Support Group and the No Barriers Foundation who were to be the beneficiaries this year. A lot of work had gone into the event when we had to cancel it in May and we had hoped that it could have gone ahead on September 6th but having consulted with the charities and our five sponsors we are happy that the right decision has been made for this year”

highlandradio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I believe a newspaper said I was told, I can't verify without seeing the document myself,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time,"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "simply untenable and damaging to the ongoing work of the government,"

msn-uk Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "simply untenable and damaging to the ongoing work of the government,"

independent-UK Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The president (Michael D Higgins), on my advice, this evening terminated the appointment of deputy Barry Cowen as a member of the Government. "

belfasttelegraph Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these”. "

offalyindependent Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He adamantly and strongly denies any suggestion or implication that he sought to evade any checkpoint. That was his position and still is,"

independent-ie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these. "

con-telegraph Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Cabinet Committee ) : “It is not the dominant committee in terms of the work of the Cabinet. It is there to prevent issues from festering and becoming bigger issues than they should and to also develop trust between the three parties, and that is working. It worked during the negotiations and it will continue,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “However, he has decided that he is not prepared to address this allegation publically and will not make any further statements or answers on this issue in this house,”

carlow-nationalist Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Following these discussions and having seen the Garda report this morning, it was my view that it raised additional issues requiring further explanation and clarification. I made this view clear to him and gave him space today to consider the matter further,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : “This decision has created a situation where legitimate doubts and additional questions are being raised, and Government colleagues are expected to address these. This is simply untenable,” “It is my view that Minister Cowen had an obligation to come before the House. It is also my view that this issue is damaging to the ongoing work of Government,”

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin told : “Over the course of the last 10 days he has been the subject of criticism and condemnation for a road traffic offence that took place in 2016,”

eecho Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “He has made it very clear to me that he wants to pursue both issues through the mechanisms that are available to him to pursue,”

msn-uk Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He adamantly and strongly denies any suggestion or implication that he sought to evade any checkpoint. That was his position and still is,"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "He was very adamant about that to me, he said there was no issue made of it at the time and no reference to it at the time," "Just because a journalist says to somebody 'I have a source here, I have a paper that says X', I cannot work on that basis,"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Monday, July 13, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Mr Marshall ) : "There is no issue at all with Mr Marshall, but there were political circumstances prevailing on this, particularly in the parties that came together to form a government," "Engagement with unionism is far wider than that,"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "out of Brexit came a demand for a border poll"

bbc Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “If you look back at our whole Covid-19 experience it’s been really about developing compliance, engagement, and people have generally come with us, come with the authorities. But it will be clear in the regulations that the National Transport Authority will have the authority and the capacity to say to people you may not come on if you don’t have a mask”

irishmirror Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We all get such a kick to see they’ve been seen and heard,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Leo Varadkar said to me during the week that he was taking down the portrait of Michael Collins and I said ‘Well actually, you might put it back up and I’m going to put De Valera next to him in the Taoiseach’s office’,”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “We all get such a kick to see they’ve been seen and heard,”

theage Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “this will be a winter much more difficult and complex than any before given the continued prevalence of Covid-19”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Our approach to date has been very cautious in relation to travel. And as we said last week, we will be dealing with that on the 20th of July". He said the government would take advice and have arranged measures before the announcement of any green list in relation to travel. "We will be taking a very cautious approach to it,”

irishexaminer Friday, July 10, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The market is still largely addicted to stimulus," "Markets are able to take the coronavirus news in stride because of this backstop"

4-traders Friday, July 10, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "I'm angry about this and I think they should get back on the site. "

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "I'm fed up of claim and counterclaim. I'm saying to them get back on the site"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "These are matters that the health authorities in terms of the board itself that's responsible for the hospital will be advising the Department on. "

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "People have been very extremely good and effective in complying with all of the guidance... and we appeal to people please continue that"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : "With clever precautions young people can still enjoy themselves without having to put themselves in harm's way"

independent-ie Friday, July 10, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Young people have had a very difficult summer and a very difficult couple of months., the leaving cert, the whole change in universities, there’s been a lot of transformation, the fact they couldn’t get abroad this summer. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles “We have to take all that into account, that said, the same advice applies to young people as everyone else. “The indoor gatherings are a problem, overcrowded house parties are a problem. “No one is invincible. “With clever precautions young people can still enjoy themselves without putting themselves in harms way”. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly added that people "

irishmirror Friday, July 10, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The market is still largely addicted to stimulus," "Markets are able to take the coronavirus news in stride because of this backstop"

4-traders Friday, July 10, 2020 7:14:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Disease knows no border. We have issues with the UK, in terms of Leicester where it closed down recently. "

belfasttelegraph Friday, July 10, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The people who stole it have no soul, no heart. They had no respect,"

illawarramercury Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “A key principal at the outset was that banks would not profit from these forbearance measures. The Minister will be actively engaging with and reviewing this in light of statements by the EBA”

irishmirror Thursday, July 9, 2020 8:27:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “About 140,000 payment breaks have been issued in this country so these have been popular initiatives that a lot of people have availed of and have found very helpful,”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Investigations into all of these matters continue but more needs to be done before witnesses are called at public hearings,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Investigations into all of these matters continue but more needs to be done before witnesses are called at public hearings,"

smh Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "The full complement hasn't been finalised to my knowledge yet but as soon as it is it will be transparent and published"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "political input is important in delivering a Programme for Government"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Comprehensive public communications with broad media reach will continue to be run for as long as is necessary to inform on crucial public health guidance"

independent-ie Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "No politician is above the law and no politician should be above the law. In respect of Mr Cowen, you will note that punishment was meted out in respect of his transgression four years ago"

irishmirror Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "other stuff goes on, as it always has in politics, and we will deal with that too"

RTERadio Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Ceann Comhairle ) : “He has articulated his profound regret, sorrow, and shame at what transpired four years ago,” “It can happen. Historically, people have availed of the temporary licence regime in Ireland, that was a tendency in Ireland. Not everyone did it, I’m not excusing it, but I believe his remorse is genuine and he will be making a statement to the Dáil in relation to it and he has asked the Ceann Comhairle to facilitate that”

irishexaminer Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "not advised and should be avoided"

bbc Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin added : "This was a case of looking and failing to see by a woman who is of exemplary character. She has shown genuine remorse and acknowledge from the outset that it was her fault,"

kentonline Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The cost to our business is a significant issue and we want all these issues addressed and dealt with by a judicial system that has enough teeth in it to enact a decent outcome," "In the first instance, the police and stock squads need to be given a stack more power so they can enforce the law more effectively"

abc-au Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It was an interesting date for the auction, just after the end of the financial year, but there was keen interest prior to the day,"

bordermail Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin replied : "Certainly one would have thought a full licence would have been secured earlier. "

RTERadio Monday, July 6, 2020 7:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "In terms of justice being metered out, it did get dealt with at the time, four years ago. Are you going to condemn someone for the rest of their lives for something that might have happened four years ago, or five years ago? "

independent-ie Monday, July 6, 2020 2:58:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin added : “I am cautious about this, I have to be clear. We’ve made great progress in suppressing the virus and getting the community transmission very low. We have to be very careful the next steps don’t in any way undermine that progress”

irishmirror Sunday, July 5, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : "I have spoken to Minister Cowen and I accept that his remorse about this incident is genuine. "

todayfm Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The aftermath of this event had a considerable impact on all those connected with the school, particularly those staff who had gone to the young person’s assistance”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “Not long before their suicide, Perth and Kinross Council had written to confirm that they would not support the pupil’s attendance at the school for a third year,”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The tone of the letter, while offering condolences, was at best insensitive, took no account of the impact of events on the staff of the school, or the challenges they faced in trying to manage a small school through a traumatic event”

thecourier Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Tony Holohan ) : “I would like to thank Dr Holohan on behalf of myself and the people of Ireland for helping to guide this country through the Covid-19 emergency,”

carlow-nationalist Friday, July 3, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The actions, and inaction, have generated a great deal of controversy and strong feeling, which still persists”

thecourier Friday, July 3, 2020 11:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "This is fantastic news for small businesses across the Hunter - events bring in visitors who stay locally and spend locally, plus events employ local residents and are important to the social and cultural fabric of the area," "It has been incredibly tough for residents and businesses in recent months, so this NSW Government support is most welcome and will play a significant part in getting the Hunter back on track to be the vibrant community it's known to be"

maitlandmercury Friday, July 3, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "It was tough on him, but Dara is very experienced and I need a very experienced chief whip. He will have additional responsibilities and former chief whips like Seamus Brennan and Mary Hanafin who went on to have stellar careers”. “But the challenge facing the three leaders was there was a limited number of portfolios, and in the ones we got, I wanted people who could hit the ground running,"

irishexaminer Friday, July 3, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said ( about Tony Holohan ) : “I would like to thank Dr Holohan on behalf of myself and the people of Ireland for helping to guide this country through the Covid-19 emergency,”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, July 2, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The cabinet sub committee will meet on Friday and we're working in relation to this (travel),"

independent-ie Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "I think working from the basis that we're likely to have open borders to the whole country, including our largest market, which is Victoria, by the end of July, gives everyone some certainty,"

abc-au Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no prescription, nor proscription, as to how the board is to inquire into all incidents. All relevant evidence will be sought and considered,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no prescription, nor proscription, as to how the board is to inquire into all incidents. All relevant evidence will be sought and considered,"

smh Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "Dara is very experienced and I need a very experienced chief whip. He will have additional responsibilities and former chief whips like Séamus Brennan and Mary Hanafin who went on to have stellar careers. But the challenge facing the three leaders was that there was a limited number of portfolios, and in the ones we got I wanted people who could hit the ground running,"

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "The second question is, 'What about real estate prices?'" "A quarter of a million will get you a ripsnorter of a house, $50,000 will get you a renovator's dream"

abc-au Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It is very difficult and I think there will be quite a number of people who will be very, very disappointed that they didn’t make the Cabinet table,”

eecho Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “The fact they won shows your university students are not just sitting on their hands. The power of your students is they come with diverse experiences and they are able to speak to that through innovation. The point is that sometimes that’s not seen. If you’re building tools and products, they need to reflect the community. Imagine what we’re missing if people like this are not included - that’s what UKBlackTech is all about”

thetelegraphandargus Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : “It is very difficult and I think there will be quite a number of people who will be very, very disappointed that they didn’t make the cabinet table,” “And I know quite a number of people in the party who will be upset by that but we have a limited choice, each party leader has a limited number to appoint and calls have to be made”

msn-uk Monday, June 29, 2020 8:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “This is a historic occasion. I believe Civil War politics ended a long time ago in our country but today Civil War politics ends in our parliament,”

irishtimes Sunday, June 28, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : “we must act with urgency and ambition”

thehindu Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Martin said : "There is no question what our most urgent work is. "

irishexaminer Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Martin said : "ability and geography and quite a range of factors"

independent-ie Saturday, June 27, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT