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Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Yesterday, I attended what was probably the most harrowing event I have ever attended in Leinster House. Representatives from the Women of Honour group and from the Air Corps spoke about the harms and abuse they have suffered. Many TDs have elaborated on it here today, but some of the stories and the statistics were shocking. They told us they have real concerns that this tribunal of...

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: If it is, I would be happy for the Tánaiste to read it to me and I would be a bit more satisfied than I am now. I support the Sinn Féin amendment, in particular the amendment on complaints regarding hazardous chemicals. I support the request to investigate if complaints on the use of hazardous chemicals were deterred on the basis of the lack of personal protective equipment or...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: The Taoiseach is disappointed. I am disappointed that he did not engage. I am disappointed that he did not respond to the real concerns that I hear from people. This is dividing people. I will not be lectured. At the last public meeting that I attended, vile slurs were spoken against migrants and I was the only public representative who called them out. I can tell the Taoiseach that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Yes, but the Taoiseach did not take his time. He did not feel it was important enough to respond to me.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I feel that by his response-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I did not do that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Do not misquote me.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Three times I said there is no evidence.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I cannot be misquoted by the Taoiseach when I make a reasonable comment.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I am trying to give it to you.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Taoiseach, last November I asked you as Taoiseach, as leader of our country, to lead what I hoped would be an open, honest, factual and respectful debate on immigration. So far this has not happened. In my view, until we treat our citizens as adults and trust them with all the facts - the nice stuff we want them to hear and the hard facts, the tough stuff that is difficult - people will get...

Gaza and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: It is sometimes difficult to know what the best thing to say is when it comes to any discussion on Gaza. There is lots we can say. We have had a number of debates at this point. As I have said, there is plenty to say but the question sometimes is what is the best thing to say. What will help or make any difference to a very difficult situation? To me, the most valuable contribution we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: One voice, please.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I am repeating myself all night. Thank you, Deputy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: Thank you.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: You will get time to respond but you do not get more than two minutes now as there is only one Deputy here.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Tánaiste.

Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time tomorrow evening.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (23 Jan 2024)

Marian Harkin: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the new low-cost home energy upgrade loan scheme that was announced in October 2023; when homeowners will be able to access this scheme; a timeline for announcing an open call inviting lenders to participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2384/24]