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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: Nikita is 18-years-old. I am more than happy to forward the correspondence to the Taoiseach and the Minister. Nikita will travel to Romania to get the care she requires. Despite the assertions in his response, the fact is that the level of care here is simply unacceptable.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: I know of a woman who lost a kidney to endometriosis. I know a 27-year-old who went through a radical hysterectomy because the disease, in her case, had eaten away at her pelvic organs and bowel. The services are not available to women and there should not be any attempt to dismiss or downplay the real experiences of women and girls. They are asking now for proper investment. Have a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 163. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person borrows money for necessary repairs if they are then eligible to apply for supplementary welfare allowance. [17750/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 164. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the length of time appeals for carer's allowance are taking; and if he plans to implement any measures to ensure they are assessed quicker. [17751/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: What action does the Taoiseach propose to take on this matter?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: The number of schools in financial distress has soared. In the 2022-23 school year, five schools were referred to the financial support services unit, but the number has jumped significantly to 34 schools this year. Nearly half those are DEIS schools and special schools. The sharp increase in operating costs sees many schools struggling to keep the doors open. Since early last year,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: I moved an amendment. The Ceann Comhairle needs to take a vote on my amendment.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: Not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: Under Standing Order 35(3) I wish to move an amendment such that, for Thursday's business, a proposal No. 4 be included, on the establishment of committees. We have waited far too long for this. The idea that we wait until the middle of May before we have committees up and running is unacceptable at this point, and I believe it can and should be remedied. We have a lot of very important...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: -----some of which have been raised today.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: And we need functioning committees very quickly.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: It makes no sense.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach has not read the report.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is not in dispute.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: Dúirt an Taoiseach go bhfuil an méid atá sa tuarascáil dochreidte, ach níl sé seo fíor mar bhí a fhios ag an Rialtas agus bhí a fhios ag na tuismitheoirí an méid a bhí ar siúl i CHI. The Taoiseach said this is incredible. It is certainly shocking and deeply unacceptable but it is not incredible. This was known. Parents knew...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: "Children were not protected from the risk of harm." That is the line that really sums up the HIQA report into governance failures at Children's Health Ireland, CHI, published this morning. The investigation was commissioned following revelations that non-approved springs were implanted in three children during surgery at Temple Street Hospital. My first thought today is with those...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 80. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent discussions with President Zelenskyy. [13727/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 83. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will meet. [13728/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 85. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with the US president. [13729/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 Apr 2025)

Mary Lou McDonald: 701. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for an application for Garda vetting to be processed. [16813/25]