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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: Joan should be Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: Last week when I raised with the Taoiseach the events in Catalonia, he reiterated his view that the imprisonment of Catalonian leaders was an internal matter for Spain. He went on to say that his Government respected the constitutional integrity of Spain, but that he firmly believed these matters should be dealt with through dialogue. He told me that he had spoken previously to the Spanish...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: By definition, the Tory Brexit was always a ruse for social dumping. That not should come as a surprise to anybody, including those who, like me, listened for five years in the European Parliament to various shades of Tories and UKIP personalities giving out about straight bananas and not ever dealing with the real, deep structural problems within the European Parliament. Surprise,...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: 28. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Council. [43408/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagement with the UK Prime Minister. [43409/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: EU leaders have endorsed the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Goal No. 8 commits to promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. In addition to the economic uncertainties attached to Brexit, there are wider global challenges at play which impact on member states' economies. For instance, the German...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: As I have not seen the proposal in written format, I seek clarification on whether Deputies Niall Collins, Dooley and Lisa Chambers will make personal statements to the House. I am not sure if Deputy Cowen is involved in this as well.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: I understand that a facility was made available to the Fianna Fáil Deputies.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: Can the Ceann Comhairle clarify whether statements will be made?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: I appreciate that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: The past 24 hours have been devastating for job losses in Munster. As has been mentioned, 500 jobs are to go in Shannon and now 320 jobs in Ringaskiddy, Cork. I am sure the workers concerned and their families are crushed by this news. The Government needs to be proactive on this. I know the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is in Shannon today, following the job losses there....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: It does.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is incorrect.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Taoiseach. He is correct that this issue affects my constituency and my home as well as the Taoiseach's home and those of many others. People need reassurances on two levels. It is not good enough to say, "This boil water notice will be lifted some time but we cannot specify when". I agree that there must be an interaction with Irish Water and some clearer information...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: As has been said, 600,000 households in counties Dublin, Kildare and Meath are today subject to a boil water notice. I heard the Irish Water customer service manager on radio this morning, who was unclear on how long the notice would last. She speculated that it might be a number of days, as the Taoiseach has just said. The lack of clarity will do very little to assure or comfort the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent United Nations climate action summit. [43407/19]

Acknowledgement and Apology to Women and Families affected by CervicalCheck Debacle: Statements (22 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the women and their families who join us today. The Taoiseach's apology is most welcome. It is important the apology not only relates to the initial failures, but also to how women were treated in the wake of this scandal. Women and their families were dragged through the courts to access their vital medical information. Women had to fight to access...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: Over the course of the weekend I was asked by somebody in my constituency whether it would be okay if they showed up at a polling station and voted for their friend because their friend could not make it. Of course, the answer was, "No, absolutely not." There cannot be one law or standard for citizens and the electorate and a different one for Deputies. The real concern is beyond the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: I want to raise the controversy that has struck at the integrity of the voting system of the Dáil. Over the weekend, as we know, it emerged that Deputy Niall Collins voted on behalf of Deputy Dooley on six separate occasions. Subsequently, questions have been asked of other Dáil Deputies as to whether they cast votes for absent colleagues. This has been portrayed by some as a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (22 Oct 2019)

Mary Lou McDonald: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the review of the ex gratia scheme has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43148/19]