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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: There are mothers and children with nowhere to go.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: You have no defence whatsoever.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Mothers and children in the Tánaiste's own county are in emergency accommodation.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Three weeks on and the Tánaiste cannot answer where the children in his own constituency whom he is evicting are going to go.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Léiríonn an tseachtain seo go bhfuil polasaí tithíochta an Rialtais ag teipeadh. Mar gheall ar na polasaithe seo, tá na mílte daoine nach féidir teach a cheannach nó a fháil ar chíos réasúnta. Déanann cinneadh an Rialtais i leith deireadh a chur leis an gcosc ar díshealbhú rudaí níos measa agus caithfear an...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Will the Tánaiste open his eyes? Will he listen to what is happening out there? Will he listen to his own constituents? Will he listen to what people are saying right across society? The housing crisis was not just a national scandal in 2017 when the Tánaiste called it out; it is a national scandal now. Things have got worse. House prices have risen beyond all reach of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 53. To ask the Minister for Health what decision will be taken regarding the future of the Lettermacaward health centre; if comprehensive remedial actions will be undertaken as a matter of priority to ensure the health centre is open and available for the local community as soon as possible; and if he will provide a timeframe for its reopening. [18612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a driving licence will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18630/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Court of Human Rights (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the implications of the recent judgment by the European Court of Human Rights in a case, L.B. v Hungary, concerning the publication of the personal data of taxpayers, on the ability of the Revenue Commissioners to publish the details of tax defaulters; how he will respond to this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 256. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in County Donegal in each of the years, 2016 to 2022; and the number planned to be delivered in 2023 with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in County Donegal in each of the years 2016 to 2022; and the planned number to be delivered in 2023, with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: I welcome the witness. I want to put this in context, as it flows from the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report. For me, that report made grim reading. We have obesity levels, which from an economic point of view and for taxation purposes, means the equivalent per capitaannual tax needed to cover increased fiscal pressure due to overweight is second only to the United States of...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: I take Mr. Macey's point but my concern is that in the case of sugary drinks, there is probably a small number of large market players. I am not sure whether the wider food industry is the same but some of the businesses relate to ultra-processed foods such as cakes, breads, processed meats and snacks including cookies. There is a large number of manufacturers, so I wonder whether it will...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Yes. It is always difficult to take with one hand and give with another, and in the context of the price of food, that is a major issue. It may be that we are able to argue that we have improved sports facilities in a community or done X, Y or Z. It is challenging-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: I completely agree. The point I was making was that there is a significant gap between the levels of obesity in affluent areas compared with non-affluent ones and I would imagine it comes down to the issue of the price point of the basket. Does the Irish Heart Foundation have a view on why we are losing this battle? Mr. Macey made clear in his opening statement that we are losing the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: Yes. I thank Mr. Macey for his presentation.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Bus Éireann’s expressway route 30/30X Donegal and Route 32/32X Letterkenny will become fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18389/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when all Bus Éireann’s expressway routes will become fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18390/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for students who cannot secure necessary living accommodation to complete third-level courses; if online facilities will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18386/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Secretary General of the Department of Health (19 Apr 2023)

Pearse Doherty: I welcome Mr. Watt to the committee. It is the first time in my time here that we do not have an opening statement from any witness, including many individuals who do not hold public office and who stress out at having to provide an opening statement to the Members of the Oireachtas. Let us get into the meat of it, however. You mentioned earlier, and I want to put on the record, that the...