Results 11,561-11,580 of 21,499 for speaker:Mary Lou McDonald
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I am sure the Tánaiste takes my point notwithstanding the Ceann Comhairle's extremely rude approach.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Literacy Programmes (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the services available for adults with dyslexia in Dublin 1, 3 and 7. [32375/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: 117. To ask the Minister for Health the details of patients on waiting lists for the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for outpatient appointments, inpatient procedures and other lists, who have been waiting for six months, 12 months, one year, two years and more than two years, broken down by speciality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the details of patients on waiting lists for Cappagh hospital for outpatient appointments, inpatient procedures and other lists, who have been waiting for six months, 12 months, one year, two years and more than two years, broken down by speciality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32358/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: 119. To ask the Minister for Health the details of patients on waiting lists for the Mater hospital for outpatient appointments, inpatient procedures and other lists, who have been waiting for six months, 12 months, one year, two years and more than two years, broken down by speciality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32359/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Homeless Persons Supports (27 Oct 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: 120. To ask the Minister for Health the protocols in hospitals to deal with persons who are homeless and, upon discharge, have no home to go to recuperate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32360/16]
- Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: Last evening, the Department of Housing, Community and Local Government published the monthly figures outlining the number of citizens homeless across the State. The manner in which the figures were released is deeply disappointing and, in fact, shocking. The Minister delayed their publication and then quietly posted them on the Department’s website late in the evening, with no press...
- Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: The Tánaiste said that dealing with this crisis will take time. She has had six years, yet the crisis deepens. The Tánaiste claims that every effort is being made to resolve the crisis. That is just not true: it is incorrect. In fact, she has refused to deliver rent certainty by linking that to the consumer price index. That is what needs to happen. Everybody sitting here...
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I want to ask about the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the case of Grace, the young woman with intellectual disabilities at the centre of foster home abuse allegations. The report by senior counsel, Conor Dignam, was published on Tuesday. It makes for disturbing reading. When will the terms of reference for the commission be brought to the Dáil? When does...
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I shall know that in future.
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: That has been the custom and practice in the past.
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I am not disputing that. I am just saying that has been the custom.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: What about rent control?
- Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: Fianna Fáil opposed rent control.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: Surprise, surprise.
- Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I warmly welcome the report on the recognition of Irish Sign Language and commend the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, in particular my colleague, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin. I extend a warm welcome to the signers in the Visitors Gallery. As I have a penchant for signing, I am enjoying their language as the debate unfolds. The report is straightforward...
- Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: That is great.
- Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister of State can assist us by repeating that commitment in the Dáil Chamber. That is important for the purposes of this debate. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin made an observation about the official recognition of Irish Sign Language in Northern Ireland in 2004 and the fact that there was an equivalent provision in the Good Friday Agreement that placed on us an...
- Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: Self-praise is no praise.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)
Mary Lou McDonald: I agree with all of that. The letter does a number of things. It resolves the April 2013 issue, to which it refers. It changes the entire narrative of exactly what went on. It is probably the most illuminating piece of correspondence and evidence that has come before us. That is why I believe the Chairman does need to read it into the record. I have a question for the Chairman as...