Results 17,421-17,440 of 21,499 for speaker:Mary Lou McDonald

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am not interested in upping any ante. I want a debate in the Dáil on this important and pressing matter. Am I to take it that we will have statements next week?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am quite astonished at the fact, given that the Taoiseach acknowledges the seriousness of the situation north of the Border and states that he wishes to see a situation of calm and orderly progress, which is what I dearly wish, that there would be any resistance to statements on this matter. I find that astonishing and I am within my rights to ask for statements on it. This matters to all...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Do we have the Government's agreement that it will not reject or oppose statements on these matters next week?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Says he, browbeating.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Catch up, Micheál.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. Vótáil.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has finally lifted his ban, or his delay, on the construction of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen distributor road in Limerick. It will now, I understand, go ahead as planned. Will the Taoiseach confirm that? The Minister's welcome u-turn follows weeks of deep anger and confusion among the local community after he cast doubt on the completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 858. To ask the Minister for Health when residents in a care facility (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will receive the Covid-19 vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6990/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: There are 500,000 family carers in this State. They provide 19 million unpaid caring hours per week and they save the State €20 billion every year. They do their work looking after vulnerable loved ones with compassion and love and their value is immeasurable. The challenges and the risks they face during the pandemic have increased dramatically. I want the Taoiseach to listen to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Family carers are among the forgotten people during this pandemic. We must remember they carry out the work they do with little support, and in some cases with no support from the Government. The work they do is unseen. It is hidden away in the privacy of their family homes and they do not get to clock in and out. It is a 24-7. It is a commitment undertaken day in, day out and it is done...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: In the space of one week the Government has missed two deadlines for a decision on the leaving certificate. Will the Taoiseach acknowledge the real distress this dithering and indecision has caused for leaving certificate students and their families? Will he confirm that we will have an announcement today, that it will bring the kind of clarity leaving certificate students need and that it...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 521. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation destroyed audio recordings of 550 interviews given to its Confidential Committee; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that section 43(2) of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 provides...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Adoption Data (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 524. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the agency to which the service, wait list, files and records of the Here2Help information and tracing service have been transferred to following its closure in June 2020. [8217/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 670. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to progress the objectives set out in Breastfeeding in a Healthy Ireland, Health Service Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016-2021; the progress made to date on meeting these objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7956/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 671. To ask the Minister for Health the engagement he has had to date with the national breastfeeding co-ordinator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7957/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 672. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to progress the objectives set out in the Healthy Ireland framework and the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026; the progress made to date on meeting these objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7958/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 734. To ask the Minister for Health the position of persons with chronic kidney disease on the Covid-19 vaccine allocation strategy priority list of groups for vaccination. [8216/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (18 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 196. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is a policy review under way in respect of the short-time working week; the purpose of the review; if a circular has been provided to local Intreo centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9030/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (18 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 197. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing the claim for short-time working week for a person (details supplied); when the claim will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9031/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: The lives of an entire generation have been defined by a housing crisis. It is a crisis created and worsened by bad Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael policy. For so many people, the aspiration of purchasing or owning their own home has been reduced to a distant pipe dream. For years, people have been calling out for a government that will take the housing crisis seriously and implement a plan...