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Report on Procurement Process Audit of National Broadband Plan: Statements (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: On the prospects already asked of the Minister of any legal challenge that may emanate from unsuccessful bidders in this process, if anyone is looking at the previous Minister's culinary experiences and his meetings and calls and drinks with McCourt, could that form a legal challenge to the State and has the State prepared for such a possibility?

Report on Procurement Process Audit of National Broadband Plan: Statements (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: The Minister did not respond on my question.

Report on Procurement Process Audit of National Broadband Plan: Statements (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: The Minister did not answer my question on the late entrance of Mr. Denis O'Brien into the process.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: The presenters of amendments Nos. 43, 43a and 43b make it seem that the Bill makes no provision for the collection of data, but it does. Amendment No. 42 put forward by Deputy Clare Daly and others provides for the collection of data in a different manner.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I would like to be shown some respect while speaking. I specifically ask Deputy Danny Healy-Rae to desist from using his phone in the Chamber. I would not do so and I do not think any other Deputy would either. It shows a lack of respect.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I specifically make that request of Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. The proposers of amendments Nos. 43, 43a and 43b are trying to portray the Bill as making no provision for the collection of data. They repeatedly refer to the importance and benefit of the collection of data. Of course, the collection of data is important and of benefit and provision for it is made in the Bill. Furthermore,...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: The reference to women having eight abortions has been made at least eight times even though such cases are completely off the scale in terms of commonality or dealing with the problem that the majority will face.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I appeal to Members to be consistent. I wish to direct my next comments to Deputy Tóíbín.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: He has consistently argued against abortion on socio-economic grounds. There is no mention of the collection of data on socio-economic issues in amendments Nos. 43, 43a or 43b even though we know that such issues affect proportionately more women than certain other issues when it comes to making a choice on termination. These amendments are the height of hypocrisy. They are malicious and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: 104. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason he has withdrawn from a promised arrangement to allow persons (details supplied) to purchase their homes; the arrangements he plans to put in place to secure the homes of these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50214/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: 335. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his officials will meet with representatives of a group (details supplied) to discuss its concerns about the resources available to meet its needs and the allocation of resources specifically by an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50243/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: 491. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to allocate extra resources to aid in the retention and recruitment of nursing and other front-line staff in public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43950/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: 492. To ask the Minister for Health if future pay deals with nurses in the public sector health service have been costed; if he will meet with nursing union representatives to discuss such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49211/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I want to come in before Deputy Pringle because I have to return to the Dáil Chamber to speak in the abortion debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: No, I am not taking Deputy Pringle's slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: In fact, I want to ask two very quick questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I thank Deputy Pringle. Fair play to him for doing that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: I have to make bits of myself here tonight. I have two questions, the first of which is for ICTU. I thank Mr. Joyce for the interesting presentation. I want to tease out some of the detail of what he has said about the just transition in so far as it relates to the Bord na Móna workers. Three examples of countries where transition deals for workers were done - Australia, Spain and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: Does Mr. Doyle know anything about retaining pay and conditions? Is Mr. Doyle looking for that detail?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Bríd Smith: Could I have a quick answer on my question on carbon tax?