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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Marie Sherlock: ...place between the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, and the retail forum. It was held in the context of an increase in food prices of more than 10% in just ten months. Even though the war in Ukraine kicked off in February last year, there was a delayed impact on food prices, which began to increase in May 2022. The 10% increase in ten months has happened alongside the holding...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2022)

Marie Sherlock: ...that. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his work on that. I am conscious that this is probably my last contribution to the Order of Business before the end of the year. It is incredible to think that ten months on from 24 February, the savage war in Ukraine is still going with no end in sight. Millions of people are being forced to live in sub-zero temperatures, in deprived conditions...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Marie Sherlock: ...the highest in the European Union, while petrol and diesel fuels rose by 33.7%, with petrol prices rising above €2 per litre across the country in June 2022; - increased economic growth, global supply concerns, and the situation in Ukraine will influence future fuel price rises; - the proposed €100 off energy bills is tokenistic, not enough for those who need it, and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2022)

Marie Sherlock: The image from Ukraine that many of us saw last night and today in the newspapers and in other media of the heavily pregnant woman being stretchered out of a bombed maternity hospital is one that will stay in my head and, I am sure, the heads of many others for a long time. Russia is waging a barbaric war. I have been struck, having talked to Russians and Slavs here in Ireland and abroad...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Marie Sherlock: ...am very glad they are here. I am very grateful to Senator Black. It is because of her pushing of this issue that we are having this debate today. In the past week, we have witnessed Russia invade Ukraine against the democratic will of its people and in the knowledge it will lead to the loss of thousands of its citizens' lives. It is poignant we are discussing the acts of apartheid and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Marie Sherlock: ...unionist family but there was shock right across the island of Ireland in recent days when people learned of his passing. The Continent of Europe has entered a very dark period with the events in Ukraine in recent days. I express my solidarity with all the people of Ukraine. While the news of the package of sanctions is very welcome and the detail is eagerly awaited, we need to hear a...