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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday, the Taoiseach told the media the carbon tax is not a big issue in the grand scheme of things and that it was not a big deal. However, this is a big issue for households up and down the country where every euro counts and so a worn-out public is again left shaking their heads at the out-of-touch reaction from Ministers. People rightly ask where is the common sense and where is the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: We have made the case to the Taoiseach for a more comprehensive response. In fact, we have advocated for a mini-budget to deal with the very many costs that people are struggling with including sky-high rents, childcare costs and insurance costs that are out of control but up until today, the Taoiseach has singularly failed to listen to or respond to that message. Today I asked the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: I have told the Taoiseach before that attacking me is not an answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Attacking me is not an answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: My chastity or otherwise is not an answer-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach refuses to answer questions. He refuses to.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach is the Head of Government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: On our initiative.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Then do it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Good for you.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Really.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Attacking people does not constitute answers.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Evidence is emerging of brutal war crimes by the Russian military in Ukraine. Innocent civilians have been shot dead with their arms behind their backs by retreating troops in the town of Bucha and the area surrounding Kyiv. There is aerial footage of dead bodies on the side of the road. These actions are appalling and barbaric. They demand investigation by the International Criminal...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the most recent European Council meeting on 10 and 11 March 2022. [13968/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent European Council summit on the invasion of Ukraine. [14356/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (5 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine. [13969/22]

Address by H.E. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (6 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Uachtarán Zelenskyy as ucht a óráid ar maidin. I want to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude to President Zelenskyy for his address on this historic day. I want to acknowledge the presence of the diplomatic corps, but in particular, our friend, Ambassador Gerasko, and her staff. I want to pay them a particular...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach to cancel the carbon tax hike scheduled for 1 May. Struggling households are under huge pressure trying to pay soaring energy bills. The very last thing they need is the Government adding to that pressure with a tax hike. Yesterday, the Taoiseach refused to cancel that increase and indicated that the Government is determined to press ahead with it. In that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: I have asked the Taoiseach to set out what this comprehensive approach will amount to. It has to be all about bringing costs down. I ask again whether it will include measures to give relief to renters and if it will cut childcare costs. What other measures does the Government have in mind? We all agree that costs must come down. I also asked the Taoiseach to act with urgency. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is ending on Friday.