Results 441-460 of 45,231 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: -----was "a lot sweeter" than the Northern Bank robbery money.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: When you put it in context, it is "a lot sweeter" than something like the Northern Bank-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: It was legitimate, it was straightforward and it was handled properly. There was no comeback. I am being shouted down in this democratic Parliament by people who are engaging in-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: I am being shouted down. I know the Deputy is a bit sensitive this week. He must be the first justice spokesperson-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: -----to ever stand by the graveside of somebody who was involved in the murder of an Irish soldier and a recruit member of the Garda Síochána.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: That is someone you call a patriot. Shame on you.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: Well-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy. First, the Deputy referred to "ramming through". A lot of phrases are being used here. The Opposition has been spending more time talking about speaking rights than any other issue in this Dáil. Anybody watching in at home does not believe this is being rammed through. There have been dozens upon dozens upon dozens of hours of meetings in relation to this. Now...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: -----come in here and exercise their vote "Tá" or "Níl".
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: Sorry, the arrogance of the Deputy on this issue.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: The Deputy says we have no mandate but these people have a mandate. The Deputy has just shouted across the floor of the Dáil, in case people at home missed it, "No mandate". Ceann Comhairle, everybody has a mandate.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: As the Ceann Comhairle said in her letter yesterday, which I read-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: As the Ceann Comhairle said in her letter yesterday, it is up to the Members of this House, the democratically elected people of this Dáil, to decide the Standing Orders. It is absolutely in line with democracy after an election for Government and Opposition to put forward amendments and then have a vote on the floor of the Dáil. That is what we intend to do. We are going to do...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: The Deputy asked about missions.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: I will do my best. I was asked a question as to what missions we could not participate in.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: Let us check the transcript. I heard the Deputy ask clearly where-----
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: -----I would like to send people on missions. It is almost impossible. I am just trying to answer the question. I am allowed to answer. Am I allowed to speak? Is that okay? I know the Opposition does not want the backbenchers to speak but am I allowed to speak?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: Thank you. I would really like to speak. I have given the Deputy four examples and nothing to do with 25 years ago. Last time I checked, 2022 was three years ago; 2017 was not long ago and nor were 2015 or 1999. Let the people at home know the following. This Government and I are in favour of military neutrality. What we are not in favour of is Vladimir Putin having a veto over where...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: No, I will not, as we have already had a very extensive process. Let me agree with the Deputy on one thing: the people of Ireland expect this place and the people who show up to do their work to start talking about the issues that matter to them and addressing issues around housing, special needs education and disability. What they certainly do not expect is this sort of immature behaviour...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)
Simon Harris: A Cheann Comhairle, I could do without the cacophony.