Results 43,081-43,100 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: The approach we need to take is to hit them where it hurts, that is, in their pockets and on their financial balance sheet and that is what we intend to do under legislation I imagine the Deputy probably supported, as did many people across the House. It is not only about asking the companies nicely whether they wish to do things. This is far too serious an issue for our children, our...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: That is a very serious charge.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: Then condemn it.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: Shame on you.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: I know where it is.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for raising a number of issues. I am very open, as is the Government, to having a debate in this House on University Hospital Limerick at the appropriate time. It is something that should be arranged by the Business Committee. I would point out that, in extending our all of our sympathies to the family of Aoife Johnston - we are all united in that and are thinking of them...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: It is possible there was so much change going on last week that Sinn Féin might qualify for a retrofitting grant at this stage.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: We will leave that to the Deputy.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: I will send the Deputy a copy of The Sunday Times or Business Post. I have read that.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: Deputy Bacik spoke about the triple lock. The Government has today given the go-ahead for the Tánaiste to draft legislation in relation to this. I am sure there will be an opportunity for him to engage in the House on this through a variety of means, including questions that take place to him. Legislation will come forward and the Deputy can take this up with the Business Committee. ...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: They are sworn members of An Garda Síochána. Shame on you. Condemn the attacks-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: -----on the gardaí that happened-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: -----in my constituency and community this week. Nobody in this country has a right to attack a man or woman of An Garda Síochána and you should condemn that outright, but of course you will not.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: I would like the guidance of the House on this but I believe every Member of this House has a mandate, including a mandate to introduce legislation.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: This is the problem with politics in Ireland at the moment. Of course there is a mandate. I have a mandate and the Deputy has one, and I respect hers. People have a mandate to make proposals-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: -----or introduce any legislative proposal in this House. Of course, nobody is seeking to dismantle Irish neutrality.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: Does the Deputy ask the questions and answer them? Am I needed here at all? She asked me a question and I would like to answer it because I was at the Cabinet meeting today when we considered the issue of the triple lock. Unlike the Deputy, I do not believe Russia should have a veto over where our peacekeepers go.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: That is the effect today. If you keep the triple lock, the UN Security Council can veto.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: I look forward to debating that with the Deputy.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Simon Harris: -----and I welcome her support for Óglaigh na hÉireann as well.