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Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Róisín Shortall: ...clearly are felt most severely and devastatingly by the regions under attack they are also, to a lesser degree, rippling around the world. This was brought into sharp focus after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to war profiteering and record oil prices. The events unfolding in the Middle East are also a major factor in the prices we pay at the pumps. Dr. Paul Deane, senior...

Imposing Sanctions on Israel: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Róisín Shortall: ...to spiral, with on average 160 children dying every single day. Yet much of the international community, particularly the West, has turned its back on the people of Gaza. When Russia invaded Ukraine, there was rightly no shortage of condemnation or action from the EU and others. Where is that leadership now? Hamas’ terrorist attack on 7 October, the killing of 1,200 people...

Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Mar 2023)

Róisín Shortall: ...please provide a definitive timeline for the introduction of this legislation, given that it has now been approved by the Cabinet at last? This measure is urgently needed to curtail obscene profiteering from the war in Ukraine but it alone will not solve the problems facing families and workers. Last month, the Social Democrats tabled a motion calling for a windfall tax and,...

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Róisín Shortall: ...to be reflected in their bills, not least because there is no guarantee that wholesale prices will drop for a sustained period. There are too many variables, including the very uncertain situation in Ukraine. That is why a new approach is urgently required. That is exactly what the Social Democrats propose in today's motion. The Government's failure to commit to price caps is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2023)

Róisín Shortall: ...living crisis is having a devastating impact on workers, families and businesses right across the country. Since 2021, energy prices have trebled. They have more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Average energy costs for consumers are now a staggering €4,300 per year. Everyone getting their gas and electricity bills in recent weeks will have been shocked by...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2023)

Róisín Shortall: 536. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 435 of 24 January 2023, the number of persons employed in the Ukraine Division of his Department in each of the quarters since it was established in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4655/23]

Address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (1 Dec 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...month, we will mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining what was then the European Economic Community. We do so as the region faces one of its greatest perils, namely, the barbaric invasion of Ukraine. We in Ireland stand firmly with other EU member states with Ukraine and against Putin's regime. We will not waver from this position. Ireland has always been an enthusiastic...

Seanad: Comhshuí de Dháil Éireann agus de Sheanad Éireann - Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas - Address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (1 Dec 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...month, we will mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining what was then the European Economic Community. We do so as the region faces one of its greatest perils, namely, the barbaric invasion of Ukraine. We in Ireland stand firmly with other EU member states with Ukraine and against Putin's regime. We will not waver from this position. Ireland has always been an enthusiastic member of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ..., Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in the International Protection Accommodation Services by grade in tabular form; the number of additional staff since the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57206/22]

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...healthy economic situation, given the figures before us. That is important in light of the considerable economic shocks this country has experienced in recent years, from Covid to the savage war in Ukraine, the need to respond to the considerable movement of refugees and, most of all, the impact of that war on people's living standards in this country and the soaring inflation rates, much...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Mineral Oils Tax (27 Apr 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...but it chose not to do that. I accept that circumstances in recent weeks and months have been beyond the control of the Government in terms of the impact on energy prices of what is happening in Ukraine. However, by the middle of last year the trend was quite clear in relation to energy prices, the kind of pressure they were putting on people and the fact that they were the main driver...

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...growth trust are limited at €75 million, and I am informed that roughly €25 million has already been contributed. It seems likely that the IMF will be involved in some form with the refinancing of Ukraine's debt, and probably with helping to finance the rebuilding of Ukraine's infrastructure once the war with Russia concludes. It is likely that other countries affected...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: The horrors being unleashed by Putin’s regime in Ukraine are grotesque and we would all agree they are totally inhumane. The suffering of the Ukrainian people is increasing with every passing day as Putin’s campaign of terror intensifies. We also agree that the unprecedented exodus of refugees from Ukraine demands an unprecedented response by this State. It is being reported...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (10 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position for some older persons living on their own who have a spare room and who would be happy to consider taking a refugee from Ukraine into their homes but who are fearful that they would lose their social welfare and medical entitlements, for example, the fuel allowance and medical card; if an urgent public reassurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: 395. To ask the Minister for Health the position for some older persons living on their own who have a spare room and who would be happy to consider taking a refugee from Ukraine into their homes but who are fearful that they would lose their social welfare and medical entitlements, for example, the fuel allowance and medical card; if an urgent public reassurance can be issued for such...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: ...that and certainly the business community recognises it now. I was at that recent IBEC seminar where the Minister was a guest speaker. This goes back a few weeks before the developments in Ukraine. I was a bit concerned that people were talking about the top-line figures. While the top-line figures for the performance of the economy are very strong, and all credit for that, when we...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2022)

Róisín Shortall: We know the Cabinet was given stark warnings last night about the risks to our economy as a result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. These included the possibility that household gas and electricity might need to be rationed, that public transport services might be cut and that food prices could rocket even further. How likely is the prospect of gas and electricity being rationed? Is this...