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Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: We have proposed legislation in respect of enhancedforce majeure leave to facilitate the situations that Deputy Kelly has envisaged whereby people are prevented from attendance at work for health reasons. It would surely be a travesty if people felt pressured into going to work simply for financial reasons. This is a matter of some priority. Does the Taoiseach agree with the proposition...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I think the Taoiseach means against climate change and for climate justice. One cannot be for climate change. That is what he said.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Climate justice is a better concept.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is not populist; it is good science.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is good science.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 417. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the income thresholds for social housing eligibility will be reviewed. [21663/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 651. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when appointments for the public services card will be reinstated; and the mitigation measures put in place by her Department to enable persons without a card to apply for free travel and other social welfare entitlement which require a card. [21110/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 670. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the basis on which the review of social insurance records of pensioners in receipt of a reduced rate State pension (contributory) entitlement based on post-Budget 2012 rate bands excludes those born prior to 1 September 1946. [21274/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 749. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of free travel applications awaiting processing; the average turnaround time for new applications to the scheme; and the action she will take to address the requirement for new applicants to have a public services card that are unable to apply for the card due to the suspension of appointment services. [22315/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 824. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the strategic review of domestic violence accommodation will be finalised. [22510/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 872. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many students will not receive the maintenance grant until 9 October 2020 at the earliest; the way in which these students will be supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22258/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 957. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the processing of visa applications by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service which has resulted in the withholding of the passports of applicants by the service for prolonged periods of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22389/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1335. To ask the Minister for Health when the proposed increase in the income limit for medical cards will commence. [22173/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I raise with the Taoiseach the issue of the British Government's clear intention to renege on the Irish protocol. As the Taoiseach will know, the protocol was secured after a very long negotiation. It represents the bare minimum required to protect Irish interests. It is essential to protect our economy, to ensure no hardening of the Border on our island and to ensure our peace agreements...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Anyone who has even a passing interest in British Governments, but particularly those of a Tory variety, will understand that this is not a new departure. Sadly, it is not a new departure for Boris Johnson and his administration to walk away from prior commitments, including those held within international treaties. In this instance, the protocol is a settled matter and the withdrawal...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I will say again that in the Taoiseach's conversation with him, he needs to dispense with diplomatic niceties and to set out the position very clearly to him. The Taoiseach might also remind him that the North voted to remain.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Now, not alone are they proposing to walk away from binding international commitments but yet again they are turning their faces away from the democratic decision of people on our island. These stakes are very high for all of us and we cannot afford to have hesitancy or any lack of forcefulness and rigour in dealing with Boris Johnson and his administration.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: That does not make any sense.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: No, no-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Sep 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I recall the Taoiseach steered the ship-----