Results 15,041-15,060 of 21,499 for speaker:Mary Lou McDonald

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: When did he become aware that there was an issue with the cervical cancer screening programme, particularly the review carried out in 2014?

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Is the Taoiseach prepared to support the introduction of a mandatory duty of candour? Will he remove Mr. Tony O'Brien from his position immediately?

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Do not underestimate the level of public understanding of the importance of screening. Women know full well that cervical screening and BreastCheck are essential parts of their healthcare. That is not a matter of public debate. We also know they are not diagnostic and there is no "100%". Furthermore, we know that in these cases, information was deliberately withheld from women and their...

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is not what I asked.

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: On the same issue, I want to be sure I understand what the Taoiseach is saying. In 2015 the Government pulled the plug on mandatory open disclosure as a statutory duty of candour. The Taoiseach was on the record that he thought it was a good idea, but on the basis of information or advice, he backed away from it. That was a mistake but that is what he did. The Taoiseach now tells us that...

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

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Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The account the Taoiseach has given does not actually tally with accounts and the turn of events as reflected at the time. I hope the record of the Dáil is correct.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the international, European Union and Northern Ireland division of his Department. [17817/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach as ucht a chuid freagra. I welcome the visit to Ireland by Mr. Michel Barnier. Yesterday's all-island civic dialogue on Brexit in Dundalk was a very good initiative which was particularly enjoyed by the young people who were invited to participate. Mr. Barnier is also due to visit Newry, Derry and Dungannon and it is very important that he makes...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Project Ireland 2040 Administration (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the role of his Department with regard to Project Ireland 2040; and the role of his Department in its implementation. [18735/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Project Ireland 2040 Administration (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I will raise something different with the Taoiseach relating to Project Ireland 2040, specifically the construction of MetroLink. There is a general acceptance that this is a positive proposal and the infrastructure is long overdue. I raise with the Taoiseach the so-called emerging preferred route and the impact it will have specifically in Glasnevin, more specifically on St. Mobhi Road and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to appeal the recent ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of persons (details supplied). [17815/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disability Act Employment Targets (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 6 February 2018, the actions he has taken to ensure that the attention of employees of bodies under the aegis of his Department has been drawn to the fact that the completion of the staff census form is voluntary. [18646/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ministerial Communications (1 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 446. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if, following a High Court judgment (details supplied), he will remove his predecessor’s public statement of 24 April 2013 from his Department's website. [18647/18]

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Vicky Phelan's solicitor has been adamant in his description of the behaviour of the HSE in regard to his client. He has described it as a cover-up. To be honest, I was not 100% sure if that was the right description but I am now. I am now convinced that we are faced with a cover-up by the HSE and for the following reasons. We and the general public were previously led to believe that all...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: As a woman, there is absolutely no chance of me not going for a cervical smear test. I believe this reflects the view of the majority of women who are very well versed in the necessity to care for their health and the efficacy and value of screening. The Taoiseach should not repeat that again to avoid answering the questions that have been put. He said it might have been a cock-up. That...

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I want to ask the Taoiseach about the serious incident management team conducting an audit into CervicalCheck. I understand the audit formed the basis of a report presented yesterday evening to Tony O'Brien, who is still director general of the HSE. Given the level of confusion and misinformation that has marked this sorry episode, the report should be made available to Members. I also...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Media Mergers (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 2. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee at which media mergers and communications are discussed. [18734/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Media Mergers (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is important to return to the conduct of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, with reference to the proposed takeover of Celtic Media by Independent News & Media. The Minister has yet to give a credible answer or explanation for his conduct in providing what could be fairly regarded as confidential information for a lobbyist...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Negotiations (2 May 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the President of the European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk recently since his address on 18 April 2018 to the European Parliament on Brexit matters. [18948/18]