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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Monday was equal pay day in Ireland, meaning that from now until the end of this year women across Ireland will effectively work for free due to the gender pay gap of over 14%. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me that this is an unacceptable situation in 2020. The Taoiseach is also aware that student nurses working in placements across our hospitals during the pandemic are not being...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Council. [33560/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Our collective focus continues to be on Brexit, and rightly so. There are other outstanding EU trade negotiations that are of great concern to member state citizens. We know that the European Commissioner for Trade is particularly enthusiastic about breathing new life into the Mercosur dispute despite widespread opposition to this trade deal. Is the Commissioner’s enthusiasm shared...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will next meet. [33561/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I will do my best. In response to a parliamentary question tabled by my colleague, Deputy Louise O'Reilly, the Minister for Health confirmed that he disbanded the behavioural change and vulnerable people subgroups of NPHET in July and that he has not reconvened either since the introduction of level 5 restrictions. His rationale for these decisions is perplexing. He said that the...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 35. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the advice provided to the Government by NPHET on the operation of acupuncture services under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35545/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of arrangements currently in place regarding the right of way issue at a school (details supplied); if her Department is pursuing the agreed proposal outlined to the school board of management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Meetings (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the meetings that have taken place between her Department and an organisation (details supplied) in 2019 and to date in 2020 to discuss an issue at a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35705/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a request from the board of management of a school (details supplied) to facilitate a meeting between the stakeholders involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35706/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the reason behind the decision made regarding the operation of acupuncture services under level 5 restrictions; if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss its concerns about these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35542/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Can I respond to the statement?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. All of us value the independence of the Judiciary and every measure must be taken to protect that. I appreciate the events as set out by the Taoiseach. The Judiciary chose an informal process of its own and it reported on the matter of Mr. Justice Woulfe's attendance at a golfing event in Clifden. I hear also the Taoiseach's determination that the Oireachtas...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: This is not my Leaders' question, by the way. I am responding to the Taoiseach's statement.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. The Taoiseach has made a statement. I asked to respond to the statement and I thought that was clear.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I accept that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach commenced proceedings this afternoon by making a statement of considerable importance. I am taking the opportunity to respond to that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. The Sinn Féin Whip spoke to the Ceann Comhairle in advance of the sitting to indicate that if the Taoiseach makes a significant statement, the Opposition should get an opportunity to respond to it. I think that is only fair.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am not asking to make up rules.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I have made my brief statement and I believe other leaders would in addition wish to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Lou McDonald: I have made my case to the Taoiseach. I wish to make it clear that it is essential that the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, makes herself available to the House to make a full statement and to take questions.