Catherine Martin said : “The department is conscious of the need for a measured and reflective approach in this matter and will be engaging widely in development of an appropriate programme to capture the experience of Covid-19 in Ireland”

thejournal Wednesday, September 16, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8m has been ringfenced to support B&Bs,” “This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

carlow-nationalist Monday, September 14, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8m has been ringfenced to support B&Bs,” “This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

westernpeople Monday, September 14, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8milion has been ringfenced to support B&Bs. This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

longfordleader Monday, September 14, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The opening of the new Book of Kells Treasury and display case is one of the most positive developments for the country’s culture, heritage and tourism sectors this year. It heralds a period of renewal and innovation for cultural organisations across Ireland"

RTERadio Monday, September 14, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8milion has been ringfenced to support B&Bs. This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

dundalkdemocrat Monday, September 14, 2020 7:35:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I want sports to reopen to spectators once again,” “Let’s see how that can be done and feed into the roadmap for resilience and recovery. It is what the entire nation wants”

irishexaminer Friday, September 11, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The performing arts and live entertainment sector shut down early and it will be among the last sectors to re-open fully. The negative impact on the arts, culture and live entertainment has been well established and quantified over the past five months in research undertaken by the Arts Council and by my Department,”

thejournal Friday, September 11, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance. Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020. These schemes will also support the music professionals who work with artists and facilitate music performance, recording and album release”

anglocelt Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance. Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020. These schemes will also support the music professionals who work with artists and facilitate music performance, recording and album release”

meathchronicle Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:55:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance,” “Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020,”

thejournal Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:10:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice. "

irishexaminer Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice,"

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : "I rang Ms O’Donoghue this evening and she has offered her resignation which I have accepted. "

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice,"

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : "I rang Ms O’Donoghue this evening and she has offered her resignation which I have accepted. "

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin writes : “as a party we have grown rapidly in recent months and years, welcoming many new voices while losing some other very committed members. Building a unity of membership and unity of purpose must be a priority for all of those in leadership roles in our party”

irishtimes Monday, September 7, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : “I have decided to put myself forward for re-election as deputy leader, and I am asking you to consider nominating me to continue in that role,”

irishexaminer Monday, September 7, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I want sports to reopen to spectators once again. Let's see how that can be done and feed into the roadmap for resilience and recovery"

RTERadio Friday, September 4, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The Stay and Spend Scheme will offer a much-needed boost to the tourism sector during the shoulder and off season. To maximise the benefit to the sector, I have asked Filte Ireland to commence a national campaign across radio and press next week to inform the general public about the scheme and help them understand how they can avail of the tax credit. Filte will also be helping tourism businesses get the message out to potential customers that they have registered for the scheme"

polandsun Friday, September 4, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The Stay and Spend Scheme will offer a much-needed boost to the tourism sector during the shoulder and off season. To maximise the benefit to the sector, I have asked Filte Ireland to commence a national campaign across radio and press next week to inform the general public about the scheme and help them understand how they can avail of the tax credit. Filte will also be helping tourism businesses get the message out to potential customers that they have registered for the scheme"

irishsun Friday, September 4, 2020 11:06:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Mr McCabe ) : "Eugene McCabe was a master storyteller and dramatist who spent most of his life in my own home county of Monaghan,"

irishexaminer Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Jack Chambers ) : “My colleague in Government and in the Department, Minister of State Chambers and I are delighted to approve this grant. This worthy project will support additional growth in cultural tourism in the Iorras Gaeltacht. More visitors will be drawn to the area to experience the beauty and the uniqueness of the region as a result of the state investment which has been approved for this project”

westernpeople Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “This investment of €26m is another key action the government has taken to support and sustain the tourism sector at this critical time. The fund will help eligible businesses to offset some of the costs required in adapting premises and operations in line with Fáilte Ireland re-opening guidelines, and applications are now open”

con-telegraph Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Many of our citizens and residents have followed this guidance at some personal and financial cost to themselves,"

MaltaToday Saturday, August 15, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "While Italy is on the green list, meaning that people who return from there do not have to restrict their movements, the Government has called on people to avoid all non-essential travel. "

irishexaminer Saturday, August 15, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The importance of working collaboratively with all relevant partners including key government departments and agencies cannot be overstated. I want creative thinking and innovative solutions to the challenges facing the night-time economy and I want every opportunity explored and maximised. I am particularly pleased that Sunil Sharpe of Give us the Night has agreed to participate in the Task Force, as well as the Lord Mayors of Dublin and Cork cities, who have already overseen much work in this area," "I am also asking the Taskforce to conduct an intensive stakeholder engagement process with all relevant sectors and interested parties who have a significant role in the night-time economy to ensure that all views and ideas are considered by the Taskforce. While it won't be possible to have every interested party on the Taskforce, they can be sure that their views will be heard and will be an important part of the process"

irishsun Saturday, August 1, 2020 11:50:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin concluded : “As we have seen over the course of the lockdown, people are eager to get out into nature,”

agriland Friday, July 31, 2020 8:39:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "This collaboration between CAIN and the National Archives clearly demonstrates the importance and value of providing free access to public records so that they can be used by researchers, academics, teachers, students and the wider public to better understand the social, political and historical contexts that shape our society. "

irishexaminer Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The necessary survey work would be likely to require two-years to complete, given reasonable weather and river conditions,"

independent-ie-regional Saturday, July 25, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We have heard that our party needs change, structural change to cope with the enormous increase in members and staff. "

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

Catherine Martin said : "I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, supported me, and canvassed for me, and to everyone who contributed their ideas, support, advice, energy, and passion for change over the course of this leadership contest. I would also like to thank each and every member who voted - you are the democratic heartbeat of our wonderful, democratic party, and we are stronger as a party for having had this contest. "

westmeathindependent Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, supported me, and canvassed for me, and to everyone who contributed their ideas, support, advice, energy, and passion for change over the course of this leadership contest. I would also like to thank each and every member who voted - you are the democratic heartbeat of our wonderful, democratic party, and we are stronger as a party for having had this contest. "

meathchronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Sorry you are leaving, Saoirse. Your talent, energy and commitment to climate and social justice is obvious to all. I hope to work alongside you in the future. Beir bua”

thejournal Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “The enthusiasm and energy behind the projects that will be delivered by the local authorities is extraordinary. They are truly imaginative and are innately responsive to the needs of their community. I am delighted to be able to support such thoughtful and engaging projects for our older citizens”

anglocelt Monday, July 20, 2020 7:03:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : “more clarity was needed on the issue of Cowen’s drink driving offence”

agriland Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:34:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin told : "The cabinet will be discussing measures this week that may be needed, such as strengthening measures at airports, ahead of issuing a possible green list of countries,"

heart Monday, July 13, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin told : "The cabinet will be discussing measures this week that may be needed, such as strengthening measures at airports, ahead of issuing a possible green list of countries,"

skynews Monday, July 13, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I do feel that now is the time for change,”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin insisted : “I certainly believe we should be seeking to renegotiate the programme for government, when the Taoiseach changes in 2022. I know, our partners aren't too keen on that, but they don't tell us what to do as a party, that’s for us to decide and as leader I would make that decision”

independent-ie Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I am of rural Ireland, I understand rural Ireland I understand its importance to our green goals, more importantly I understand the fears that change brings,"

RTERadio Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I think we have to be seen to do more - as a party we talk the talk in relation to promoting diversity and inclusivity, but if we're not acting on it I think that's regrettable and that's something I would like to see changed”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Yes I would be [willing to pull the plug],”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “If I had bombed out when the election results came in, I wouldn’t have been nominated,”

leinsterleader Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:06:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Now we will move forward together, respecting the democratic wishes of the majority of our party at all times, listening to each other working in unity to protect our country and our planet”

pressandjournal Friday, June 26, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The healthy debate in our house is mirrored in the party itself. It is a bit presumptuous to think two TDs will have the same views just because they're married or in a relationship,"

irishmirror Friday, June 19, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "If anything I've learned as a politician over the past years is you don't send out quick tweets,"

independent-ie Friday, June 19, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “if there's commitments there and investment has gone in then those roads will go ahead, but have got the commitment to €350m - 10 percent in cycling and walking and the 2:1 public transport now over roads, that's where we need to be”

irishexaminer Friday, June 19, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I see her concerns, I hear her,”

thejournal Friday, June 19, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It will take courage to enter government at this very difficult stage”

thejournal Friday, June 19, 2020 12:31:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “in the midst of unprecedented challenge”

irishexaminer Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It will take courage to enter government at this very difficult stage”

thejournal Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It is a risk, a huge risk… we must put the country first,”

thejournal Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin conceded : "the deal negotiated was the best achievable"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “There were never going to be, nor could there have been, outright winners in these negotiations and clearly we did not get everything we sought,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “My focus remains on the ongoing Programme for Government negotiations, which will continue over the weekend”

independent-ie Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "After careful consideration, I have decided to accept your nomination and allow my name to go forward as a candidate to contest the party's leadership election. I am both grateful for and humbled by the many nominations I have received,"

irishexaminer Saturday, June 6, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin wrote ( about Our Party ) : "Our party has always cherished its inherent democratic structures and whilst it goes without saying that the timing of this election is less than ideal, the circumstances are beyond our control. "

independent-ie Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Insecure attachment patterns are generally associated with less optimal behavioral and emotional developmental outcomes later in life than secure attachments. And, there are critical interventions designed around attachment security—but not for infants at high risk for ASD,"

medicalxpress Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Insecure attachment patterns are generally associated with less optimal behavioral and emotional developmental outcomes later in life than secure attachments. And, there are critical interventions designed around attachment security--but not for infants at high risk for ASD,"

eurekalert Friday, March 13, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “The time for that sort of horsetrading that we see happening in government formation, that needs to stop and we need to take this seriously,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “People were talking about stereotypes being perpetuated by example sentences. That was something we’d never considered before,”

guardian Saturday, March 7, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I would urge anyone who has any information whatsoever to contact the local gardaí,"

dublinpeople Tuesday, March 3, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “Do they really need to be coming home and learning 12 words in Irish and English and doing a spelling test? I don’t know, is it better value to say to the child, ‘read 12 pages of your favourite book tonight?'”

independent-ie Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin says : “The State is not being shamed by people marching to the Dáil because people are fearful of their complex being named and their house values dropping as a result,”

irishtimes Monday, December 16, 2019 5:03:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “This is a threat to democracy. It needs a response at the highest level,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, November 12, 2019 3:06:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The department is conscious of the need for a measured and reflective approach in this matter and will be engaging widely in development of an appropriate programme to capture the experience of Covid-19 in Ireland”

thejournal Wednesday, September 16, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8m has been ringfenced to support B&Bs,” “This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

carlow-nationalist Monday, September 14, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8m has been ringfenced to support B&Bs,” “This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

westernpeople Monday, September 14, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8milion has been ringfenced to support B&Bs. This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

longfordleader Monday, September 14, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The opening of the new Book of Kells Treasury and display case is one of the most positive developments for the country’s culture, heritage and tourism sectors this year. It heralds a period of renewal and innovation for cultural organisations across Ireland"

RTERadio Monday, September 14, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The Restart Grant Plus is a key element of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and up to €8milion has been ringfenced to support B&Bs. This is another critical action the Government is taking to help support and sustain the tourism sector at this devastating time. I would urge eligible B&Bs to apply online without delay”

dundalkdemocrat Monday, September 14, 2020 7:35:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I want sports to reopen to spectators once again,” “Let’s see how that can be done and feed into the roadmap for resilience and recovery. It is what the entire nation wants”

irishexaminer Friday, September 11, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “The performing arts and live entertainment sector shut down early and it will be among the last sectors to re-open fully. The negative impact on the arts, culture and live entertainment has been well established and quantified over the past five months in research undertaken by the Arts Council and by my Department,”

thejournal Friday, September 11, 2020 12:36:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance. Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020. These schemes will also support the music professionals who work with artists and facilitate music performance, recording and album release”

anglocelt Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance. Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020. These schemes will also support the music professionals who work with artists and facilitate music performance, recording and album release”

meathchronicle Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:55:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I am conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing live performance promoters and producers, not least from a financial point of view and accordingly am pleased to announce this funding response that will assist established commercial venues and promoters to employ performers, artists, technicians, creative and performance support staff up to the end of 2020 in anticipation of the return of audiences to live performance,” “Further, to help ensure the survival and revival of the music industry in Ireland, I am announcing the introduction of a number of schemes which have been designed to provide incentives for creating new work, the recording of new music from all music genres and the promotion and release of work, which might not otherwise happen in 2020,”

thejournal Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:10:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice. "

irishexaminer Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice,"

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : "I rang Ms O’Donoghue this evening and she has offered her resignation which I have accepted. "

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We are all aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 restrictions have had on the tourism and hospitality sectors and I am disappointed to learn that a second member of the board of Fáilte Ireland travelled abroad this summer, notwithstanding Government advice,"

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : "I rang Ms O’Donoghue this evening and she has offered her resignation which I have accepted. "

RTERadio Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin writes : “as a party we have grown rapidly in recent months and years, welcoming many new voices while losing some other very committed members. Building a unity of membership and unity of purpose must be a priority for all of those in leadership roles in our party”

irishtimes Monday, September 7, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin stated : “I have decided to put myself forward for re-election as deputy leader, and I am asking you to consider nominating me to continue in that role,”

irishexaminer Monday, September 7, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I want sports to reopen to spectators once again. Let's see how that can be done and feed into the roadmap for resilience and recovery"

RTERadio Friday, September 4, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The Stay and Spend Scheme will offer a much-needed boost to the tourism sector during the shoulder and off season. To maximise the benefit to the sector, I have asked Filte Ireland to commence a national campaign across radio and press next week to inform the general public about the scheme and help them understand how they can avail of the tax credit. Filte will also be helping tourism businesses get the message out to potential customers that they have registered for the scheme"

polandsun Friday, September 4, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The Stay and Spend Scheme will offer a much-needed boost to the tourism sector during the shoulder and off season. To maximise the benefit to the sector, I have asked Filte Ireland to commence a national campaign across radio and press next week to inform the general public about the scheme and help them understand how they can avail of the tax credit. Filte will also be helping tourism businesses get the message out to potential customers that they have registered for the scheme"

irishsun Friday, September 4, 2020 11:06:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Mr McCabe ) : "Eugene McCabe was a master storyteller and dramatist who spent most of his life in my own home county of Monaghan,"

irishexaminer Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Jack Chambers ) : “My colleague in Government and in the Department, Minister of State Chambers and I are delighted to approve this grant. This worthy project will support additional growth in cultural tourism in the Iorras Gaeltacht. More visitors will be drawn to the area to experience the beauty and the uniqueness of the region as a result of the state investment which has been approved for this project”

westernpeople Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “This investment of €26m is another key action the government has taken to support and sustain the tourism sector at this critical time. The fund will help eligible businesses to offset some of the costs required in adapting premises and operations in line with Fáilte Ireland re-opening guidelines, and applications are now open”

con-telegraph Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Many of our citizens and residents have followed this guidance at some personal and financial cost to themselves,"

MaltaToday Saturday, August 15, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "While Italy is on the green list, meaning that people who return from there do not have to restrict their movements, the Government has called on people to avoid all non-essential travel. "

irishexaminer Saturday, August 15, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The importance of working collaboratively with all relevant partners including key government departments and agencies cannot be overstated. I want creative thinking and innovative solutions to the challenges facing the night-time economy and I want every opportunity explored and maximised. I am particularly pleased that Sunil Sharpe of Give us the Night has agreed to participate in the Task Force, as well as the Lord Mayors of Dublin and Cork cities, who have already overseen much work in this area," "I am also asking the Taskforce to conduct an intensive stakeholder engagement process with all relevant sectors and interested parties who have a significant role in the night-time economy to ensure that all views and ideas are considered by the Taskforce. While it won't be possible to have every interested party on the Taskforce, they can be sure that their views will be heard and will be an important part of the process"

irishsun Saturday, August 1, 2020 11:50:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin concluded : “As we have seen over the course of the lockdown, people are eager to get out into nature,”

agriland Friday, July 31, 2020 8:39:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "This collaboration between CAIN and the National Archives clearly demonstrates the importance and value of providing free access to public records so that they can be used by researchers, academics, teachers, students and the wider public to better understand the social, political and historical contexts that shape our society. "

irishexaminer Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The necessary survey work would be likely to require two-years to complete, given reasonable weather and river conditions,"

independent-ie-regional Saturday, July 25, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "We have heard that our party needs change, structural change to cope with the enormous increase in members and staff. "

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

Catherine Martin said : "I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, supported me, and canvassed for me, and to everyone who contributed their ideas, support, advice, energy, and passion for change over the course of this leadership contest. I would also like to thank each and every member who voted - you are the democratic heartbeat of our wonderful, democratic party, and we are stronger as a party for having had this contest. "

westmeathindependent Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, supported me, and canvassed for me, and to everyone who contributed their ideas, support, advice, energy, and passion for change over the course of this leadership contest. I would also like to thank each and every member who voted - you are the democratic heartbeat of our wonderful, democratic party, and we are stronger as a party for having had this contest. "

meathchronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Sorry you are leaving, Saoirse. Your talent, energy and commitment to climate and social justice is obvious to all. I hope to work alongside you in the future. Beir bua”

thejournal Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “The enthusiasm and energy behind the projects that will be delivered by the local authorities is extraordinary. They are truly imaginative and are innately responsive to the needs of their community. I am delighted to be able to support such thoughtful and engaging projects for our older citizens”

anglocelt Monday, July 20, 2020 7:03:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said ( about Barry Cowen ) : “more clarity was needed on the issue of Cowen’s drink driving offence”

agriland Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:34:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin told : "The cabinet will be discussing measures this week that may be needed, such as strengthening measures at airports, ahead of issuing a possible green list of countries,"

heart Monday, July 13, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin told : "The cabinet will be discussing measures this week that may be needed, such as strengthening measures at airports, ahead of issuing a possible green list of countries,"

skynews Monday, July 13, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I do feel that now is the time for change,”

irishtimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin insisted : “I certainly believe we should be seeking to renegotiate the programme for government, when the Taoiseach changes in 2022. I know, our partners aren't too keen on that, but they don't tell us what to do as a party, that’s for us to decide and as leader I would make that decision”

independent-ie Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I am of rural Ireland, I understand rural Ireland I understand its importance to our green goals, more importantly I understand the fears that change brings,"

RTERadio Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I think we have to be seen to do more - as a party we talk the talk in relation to promoting diversity and inclusivity, but if we're not acting on it I think that's regrettable and that's something I would like to see changed”

irishexaminer Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Yes I would be [willing to pull the plug],”

independent-ie Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “If I had bombed out when the election results came in, I wouldn’t have been nominated,”

leinsterleader Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:06:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “Now we will move forward together, respecting the democratic wishes of the majority of our party at all times, listening to each other working in unity to protect our country and our planet”

pressandjournal Friday, June 26, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "The healthy debate in our house is mirrored in the party itself. It is a bit presumptuous to think two TDs will have the same views just because they're married or in a relationship,"

irishmirror Friday, June 19, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "If anything I've learned as a politician over the past years is you don't send out quick tweets,"

independent-ie Friday, June 19, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “if there's commitments there and investment has gone in then those roads will go ahead, but have got the commitment to €350m - 10 percent in cycling and walking and the 2:1 public transport now over roads, that's where we need to be”

irishexaminer Friday, June 19, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “I see her concerns, I hear her,”

thejournal Friday, June 19, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It will take courage to enter government at this very difficult stage”

thejournal Friday, June 19, 2020 12:31:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “in the midst of unprecedented challenge”

irishexaminer Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It will take courage to enter government at this very difficult stage”

thejournal Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “It is a risk, a huge risk… we must put the country first,”

thejournal Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin conceded : "the deal negotiated was the best achievable"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “There were never going to be, nor could there have been, outright winners in these negotiations and clearly we did not get everything we sought,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “My focus remains on the ongoing Programme for Government negotiations, which will continue over the weekend”

independent-ie Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "After careful consideration, I have decided to accept your nomination and allow my name to go forward as a candidate to contest the party's leadership election. I am both grateful for and humbled by the many nominations I have received,"

irishexaminer Saturday, June 6, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin wrote ( about Our Party ) : "Our party has always cherished its inherent democratic structures and whilst it goes without saying that the timing of this election is less than ideal, the circumstances are beyond our control. "

independent-ie Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Insecure attachment patterns are generally associated with less optimal behavioral and emotional developmental outcomes later in life than secure attachments. And, there are critical interventions designed around attachment security—but not for infants at high risk for ASD,"

medicalxpress Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "Insecure attachment patterns are generally associated with less optimal behavioral and emotional developmental outcomes later in life than secure attachments. And, there are critical interventions designed around attachment security--but not for infants at high risk for ASD,"

eurekalert Friday, March 13, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “The time for that sort of horsetrading that we see happening in government formation, that needs to stop and we need to take this seriously,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin said : “People were talking about stereotypes being perpetuated by example sentences. That was something we’d never considered before,”

guardian Saturday, March 7, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin said : "I would urge anyone who has any information whatsoever to contact the local gardaí,"

dublinpeople Tuesday, March 3, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “Do they really need to be coming home and learning 12 words in Irish and English and doing a spelling test? I don’t know, is it better value to say to the child, ‘read 12 pages of your favourite book tonight?'”

independent-ie Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Catherine Martin says : “The State is not being shamed by people marching to the Dáil because people are fearful of their complex being named and their house values dropping as a result,”

irishtimes Monday, December 16, 2019 5:03:00 AM EAT

Catherine Martin added : “This is a threat to democracy. It needs a response at the highest level,”

irishexaminer Tuesday, November 12, 2019 3:06:00 PM EAT