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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I do not know if the Taoiseach missed what happened at Westminster. I am not disputing any of the information. I am conversant with the Good Friday Agreement and I know what Theresa May said yesterday. Incidentally, she raised the prospect of Irish unity. I am sure the Taoiseach heard that part of what she said. In this instance we are discussing the contingency planning for the prospect...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: As we know, yesterday the British Prime Minister shelved her plan for her so-called meaningful vote on the withdrawal agreement because it was likely to be defeated by a significant margin. As we are all aware, this heightens the prospect of a no deal scenario or a crash out Brexit, which nobody in their right senses wishes to see happen. I know that this matter was discussed at Cabinet...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Sports Facilities Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 78. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the acquisition and refurbishment of premises in Ballybough, Dublin 3, for boxing; and when he expects this project to be completed as pledged through the ministerial task force on the north-east inner city. [51755/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the six additional protective services units for Q4 2018 have been established in DMR south central, Waterford, Kerry, Kilkenny, Carlow, Limerick and Galway Garda divisions; and the buildings, office equipment, cars, technology and trained Garda personnel in place in each. [52224/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I wish to place on the record my agreement with Deputy Boyd Barrett in respect of the changes to personal independent payment and universal credit. The moves have been seriously damaging to working and vulnerable people. I remind the Deputy that, believe it or not, this scenario would have been far worse but for mitigation that was secured. That is not to defend those responsible but it is...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is right.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent special meeting of the European Council. [50556/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It was clear that the Deputy was talking about the North.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the British-Irish Council. [48021/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach referred to full restoration of the institutions in line with the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. That may rhetorically be the Taoiseach's position, but it is not his position politically. Week on week, he amplifies that reality when he takes to his feet in this House. I am not going to waste the time that I have on tit-for-tat politics. Brexit has thrown up...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who provide supports for Independent Ministers in government. [50348/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The question was about Independent Ministers in government but I notice that Fianna Fáil's negotiators are to report back to their party leader on the state of talks with Fine Gael to renew the confidence and supply arrangement. Will the Taoiseach or even the leader of Fianna Fáil enlighten the rest of us as to the state of play in that regard? What is on offer and what is being...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul stated yesterday that it expects that energy price increases in the coming weeks and months will force low-income households to go without heat and light. Ms Caroline Fahey, head of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul social justice team, said that price increases are really going to hit struggling households hard as so many are already finding it difficult...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. I asked the Taoiseach for answers, but he has singularly not given any.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Unlike the Taoiseach, I do care.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is pathetic. The Taoiseach is the Head of Government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday, I raised with the Taoiseach the crisis impacting on those in the private rental sector and he brushed the concerns I raised aside. I note he is doing the same this morning. As he acknowledged, Threshold has published its annual report, the findings of which illustrate the extent of the plight facing renters across the State. It states:It became evident in 2017 that some...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It proposes a very necessary change in the law. I remind Deputy Martin and his party that Fianna Fáíl voted against that amendment, along with its Fine Gael colleagues in Government. Shame on Fianna Fáil. It is a disgrace for it to have done that-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: -----and contributed to the haemorrhaging of families, in particular, into homelessness. It did so with its eyes wide open.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach to address these issues. I will try again today. When will the Government bring in a rent freeze, a tax break for renters rather than the landlord friends of the Government and the amendment that is necessary to protect people and keep them in their homes when landlords choose to sell?