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Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Let me respond to the Minister's question. Sinn Féin Deputies will not be taking this increase and will be signing it back over to the taxpayer. We believe in equal pay for equal work; the Minister does not-----

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: -----and that is very clear.

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: He sets the salaries for teachers.

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Táim buíoch as an deis labhairt ar an rún seo. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Cullinane as ucht an rún a chur faoi bhráid na Dála ar son Teachtaí Shinn Féin. Tá sé do-chreidte nach bhfuil Teachtaí Fhine Gael agus Teachtaí Fhianna Fáil chun a gcuid tacaíocht a thabhairt don rún os ar gcomhair. Mar a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: I very much welcome the invitation from the Newry chambers and the decision to hold a meeting of the civic dialogue there. That is very good. Unlike the Labour Party, Sinn Féin sticks to its electoral mandate. We were not elected - it was my great honour to represent the people of Belfast for a long time - to take our seats in the British Parliament. It is a foreign parliament; it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach was enumerating what we did and did not know. One of the things we know but which he did not say is that Brexit will reshape the arrangements and relationships between the peoples of these islands, on this island and between us and the European Union. We talk about the national interest and an all-island vision. We need to stand by the vote of the people in the North. We...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Beidh mé críochnaithe i gceann bomaite. The joint communiqué following the July meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council states: "We agreed to work together to ensure that Northern Ireland’s interests are protected and advanced and the benefits of North/South co-operation are fully recognised in any new arrangements which emerge as regards the United...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: -----to represent the views of the North-South Ministerial Council. The Taoiseach has the result of the vote, responsibilities under the Good Friday Agreement and also the responsibilities of a member state.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: The Deputy would be an expert on principles.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: The Deputy should look in the mirror.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: What about the confidence and supply arrangement?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Then contest with the DUP in the North.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings on 3 November 2016 with the leaders of the Northern Ireland political parties. [33551/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: I commend the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Government for holding last week's civic dialogue. I also thank all those who organised the event which ran very smoothly. It was informative, wide ranging and many voices expressed their opinion on Brexit. While the Unionist parties did not participate, I am certain they were listening to what was discussed at the...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Is Deputy Micheál Martin reassured?

Order of Business (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: Does Deputy Micheál Martin have confidence?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the civic dialogue conference. [33550/16]

Order of Business (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: I want to object to the imposition of the guillotine on Thursday on the Second Stage debate on the Social Welfare Bill. Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh objected to this in the Business Committee. The Government said very clearly there would be no more guillotines. That is the basis on which I am coming forward. I ask the Taoiseach to allow any Teachta who wants to make a contribution on...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: I am pleased that the Government has conceded the point that there will not be a guillotine.

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Gerry Adams: The Government seems to be trying to ratchet up what it might see as pressure on the teachers but it is making the situation worse. The Government is not addressing the issues and it is having a detrimental impact on pupils and families. I put the question again, and it is a simple question requiring a simple answer. Is it the Government's position that there will be pay equality for all...