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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...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 155. To ask the Taoiseach the grade of each staff member in the shared island unit of his Department, in tabular form. [43970/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 293. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when his officials will make a final determination on the sanction of compensation to be paid to a club (details supplied) agreed in principle by the Department of Education in April 2021. [43978/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (15 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 439. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a club (details supplied) will receive compensation agreed by her Department in April 2021. [43972/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 288. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the sports capital grant will open for applications. [42884/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Sep 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: 562. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene and seek an urgent resolution to the matters halting the progression of a school building project (details supplied) in County Dublin. [42334/21]