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Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Absolutely.

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: We are here this evening because of the culture of cronyism at the very heart of this Government. We are here because the Taoiseach refuses to do his job. He refuses to hold the Minister, Deputy Coveney, to account. The Minister sought to make up a job for a friend and former colleague and, when caught red-handed, he went about covering his tracks. He destroyed records he was obliged to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Although it has already been stated, it is worth restating there is absolute opposition to any proposal from the British Government in respect of an amnesty. That is one of the issues on which we have a common position across the island. The question is how that can be leveraged to influence the behaviour of a British Government which frankly does not give tuppence for the rule of law or...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I simply want to ask who leaked details of the final report of the mother and baby homes commission of investigation? Who did it? Can the Taoiseach name the person? I am sure that it has been established. A limited number of ye had access to it. Who did that, please?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: As the Taoiseach said, the examination is into this particular leaking of details of the mother and baby home commission's report but, more generally, around what is called unauthorised dissemination of documentation and other information relating to the work of the Cabinet. My God, the Taoiseach has his hands full because I do not know whether a previous administration has been so leaky....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: First, on early education and childcare, the Taoiseach and I have corresponded at this stage extensively, and I accept the Taoiseach's bona fides that nobody wants to see any disadvantaged child put in this position. I will take him up on the offer, if that is okay, of engagement in his office but also through the Minister. I thank him for that. Second, I reiterate Deputy Gannon's call...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the north-east inner city oversight group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [37542/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Taoiseach for that response. He might recall that when we discussed the north-east inner city initiative on previous occasions, I asked and I suggest again that there be a review of progress made and achievements in this part of our capital city. That is essential for the success of this initiative. I acknowledge the work that has been done but I also flag to the Taoiseach...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach said earlier, in response to Deputy Kelly, that Sláintecare has not stood still. Will he place on the record of the Dáil the reasons for the resignations of Laura Magahy, Tom Keane and Professor Geraldine McCarthy? Those are the Sláintecare implementation chiefs and the chair of the South/South West Hospital Group. Will the Taoiseach respond to the sense that,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Why did these guys resign?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Why did they resign?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: He misled the House.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Is this guy joking? Is the Taoiseach joking?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has breached the law; the Taoiseach has conceded as much. Who else is at this?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Is the entirety of the Cabinet at this?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Then what is it?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Absolutely. I said that. The Taoiseach should be that person, though.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: So the law was not broken.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: This is a substantive and serious issue. Last year the Tánaiste, Deputy Varadkar, admitted to deleting texts in respect of the leaking of a confidential Government document at the time, the GP contract. That scandal came to light on the Taoiseach’s watch and yet here we are, 12 months later, and we have a repeat of that behaviour. It is very clear to me from the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. It is great to be back in our natural habitat. Cuirim fáilte ar ais roimh gach duine. This evening we will debate a motion of confidence in the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, over his handling of the appointment of Katherine Zappone as a special envoy, but for now I want to raise a very concerning aspect of this controversy, that is, the...