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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: As the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will know, the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, published its quarterly report this morning. It makes for very alarming reading. The ESRI says inflation could peak at 8.5% this summer before averaging out at 6.7% for the year as a whole. This, as the Minister knows, is the highest annual rate of inflation since 1984....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is an extraordinary response and a very disappointing one. When the Minister says the Government is at one on these matters I can only assume he is therefore reiterating the position of the Minister for Finance that the Government has no plans to take further measures this side of October. Whereas the State's economic and fiscal forecast needs to be reset this springtime, I tell the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for providing an extension to the deadline for submitting stage 2B for a school (details supplied). [15425/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: It appears the Taoiseach may not be able to attend this week's meeting of the European Council. This is a very important summit. I welcome the opportunity to speak on two pressing matters that will, as the Minister set out, dominate discussions, namely, the invasion by Russia of Ukraine and energy costs. I also extend our best wishes to the Taoiseach. I very much hope he will make a...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Roadbridge, one of Ireland's largest construction firms, has gone into receivership. It is devastating news for the company's workers and subcontractors. Roadbridge could owe at least €40 million to subcontractors and suppliers. I know of one small company that is owed €155,000, despite Roadbridge having been paid for the work, which included taxpayers' money. These...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: We heard earlier in this session about the large numbers of refugees - those seeking international safety - who will land on our shores and we are all anxious to respond in the fullest way that we can. It is essential that the Opposition is fully briefed on Government plans for accommodation and service provision in the short, medium and long term. It is essential that the Tánaiste...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yes, this is global. Yes, it is squeezing those on lower incomes in particular. Yes, there are international factors beyond the Government's control. Yes, yes, yes - but no, the Government should not sit on its hands. The Minister for Finance has said the Government will do nothing additional for the next seven months. I would like the Tánaiste to clarify that that is not the case...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Ceann Comhairle. Last week, Bord Gáis announced massive price hikes for gas and electricity that will add a further €350 per year to the average gas bill and an €340 to electricity bills. This is the Government credit wiped out before it even arrives. Meanwhile, nothing has been done to cut the cost of home heating oil, which has doubled in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Programme (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 668. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will publish the work-life balance directive heads of Bill. [14102/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 802. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in recruiting physiotherapists for a school (details supplied) who can perform respiratory and postural drainage for children with severe to profound general learning disability. [13853/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (22 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 803. To ask the Minister for Health the dates on which the inter-agency steering group was established to develop a framework for the on-site provision of all clinical supports at a school (details supplied) in a safe work environment; and when it will conclude its work and submit a final report with recommendations. [13854/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 379. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the unacceptably long waiting list for persons seeking access to the National Gender Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13639/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 380. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO area currently awaiting an assessment by the National Gender Service; the average waiting times for each CHO area; and the current waiting time in each CHO area in tabular form. [13640/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (10 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 381. To ask the Minister for Health the status of each recommendation made by the National Transgender Healthcare Steering Committee in 2020; the progress on the implementation of each recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13641/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 14. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to update the national reform programme. [12410/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [11088/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: We as a team have been raising the issue of the cost of living for a year, I think. The Taoiseach acknowledges and we all know the pressure that people are under; therefore, it is incumbent on us to act and to prepare to act. On several occasions this afternoon, the Taoiseach has referenced the price of food. From his commentary, I am reading that he assumes sharp increases in food prices....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Múinteoir, I will go home and reflect. I will do lines for you, if you like, and bring them in, or detention.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2022)

Mary Lou McDonald: Amy cannot get her child to a hospital visit. I am not asking the Taoiseach to control international events through some miracle. I know he cannot control them. Neither can I. Nobody here can. I am asking the Taoiseach to do every single thing he can, and to do so quickly, to ensure that mothers like Amy, couples like Lorraine and her partner, workers and small businesses are not totally...