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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: When a government is elected, there is a basic expectation it will cover the basics and get them right. That includes putting roofs over people's heads, ensuring access to healthcare and, of course, keeping the lights on. It is now apparent the Government fails, even on these most basic of tasks of any government. I heard from his responses earlier today that he clearly does not appreciate...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan's, attempts to reassure people this morning, if that is what he was at, fell flat. On the basis of pure common sense, given that we are where we are, why will the Taoiseach not introduce a moratorium on the development of new data centres, at least until a proper impact assessment has been carried out?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I see.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Thank you.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Taoiseach for mansplaining the importance of a public policy issue to a mere woman like me. You are very good, Micheál. Go raibh maith agat.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am really concentrating to understand the Taoiseach's answer. I hope I can do it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Oh, is it not?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Okay. If you say so.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Political insults seem to be the Taoiseach's preferred mode.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with children and youth affairs will next meet. [43521/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality will next meet. [45166/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Survivors of Ireland's mother and baby homes are considering taking legal action to enable them to gain access to their medical records. Survivors have submitted subject to access requests under the general data protection regulation, GDPR, to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as the relevant data collector, and they have been told that their records...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department. [43522/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: A significant issue arose earlier this year regarding the provision of legal aid for the Stardust families. The families and their advocates, including myself, argued that the Minister for Justice could resolve this matter through the introduction of a regulation to waive the requirement of the financial eligibility test. Eventually, the Minister for Justice signed the civil legal aid...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Is there not somebody ahead of me?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (29 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Prior to the recess, the Taoiseach briefly reported that the unit had a good meeting with the community and social pillar. What were the outcomes of the meeting? Will the issues raised be reflected in the upcoming budget? Over recent months, I have met with community-based services across the country. The work they do is extraordinary but the overwhelming feeling of those providing and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 300. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a progress report on the refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied); the indicative timeframe for the reopening of the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45955/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (28 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 527. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department as a data controller will grant access to the medical records for those survivors of mother and baby homes who did not nominate a medical practitioner when requesting their records as he is obligated to do under Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation. [46117/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (28 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 575. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her reason for omitting amendments to the Succession Act 1965 from the heads of the courts and civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill that would provide that a convicted killer is not entitled to the full value of a property for which they share joint ownership with the victim as committed to in the summer legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 593. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and young persons in the CHO Dublin north city and county who are currently awaiting an appointment for child psychology services at CHI Temple Street. [45936/21]