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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It has been done elsewhere.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is imperative, therefore, that the Taoiseach prepares for a referendum on unity. As head of Government, the correct thing for him to do is put it to Theresa May, as I have done, that in the event of a crash not of our making we will not be the collateral damage of a Tory Brexit, we will protect the national interest and we will prepare the ultimate and only real contingency plan, which is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is stupid.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: We know all that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I do not know if the Taoiseach missed what happened at Westminster. I am not disputing any of the information. I am conversant with the Good Friday Agreement and I know what Theresa May said yesterday. Incidentally, she raised the prospect of Irish unity. I am sure the Taoiseach heard that part of what she said. In this instance we are discussing the contingency planning for the prospect...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: As we know, yesterday the British Prime Minister shelved her plan for her so-called meaningful vote on the withdrawal agreement because it was likely to be defeated by a significant margin. As we are all aware, this heightens the prospect of a no deal scenario or a crash out Brexit, which nobody in their right senses wishes to see happen. I know that this matter was discussed at Cabinet...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Sports Facilities Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 78. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the acquisition and refurbishment of premises in Ballybough, Dublin 3, for boxing; and when he expects this project to be completed as pledged through the ministerial task force on the north-east inner city. [51755/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the six additional protective services units for Q4 2018 have been established in DMR south central, Waterford, Kerry, Kilkenny, Carlow, Limerick and Galway Garda divisions; and the buildings, office equipment, cars, technology and trained Garda personnel in place in each. [52224/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I wish to place on the record my agreement with Deputy Boyd Barrett in respect of the changes to personal independent payment and universal credit. The moves have been seriously damaging to working and vulnerable people. I remind the Deputy that, believe it or not, this scenario would have been far worse but for mitigation that was secured. That is not to defend those responsible but it is...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is right.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent special meeting of the European Council. [50556/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It was clear that the Deputy was talking about the North.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the British-Irish Council. [48021/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach referred to full restoration of the institutions in line with the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. That may rhetorically be the Taoiseach's position, but it is not his position politically. Week on week, he amplifies that reality when he takes to his feet in this House. I am not going to waste the time that I have on tit-for-tat politics. Brexit has thrown up...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who provide supports for Independent Ministers in government. [50348/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The question was about Independent Ministers in government but I notice that Fianna Fáil's negotiators are to report back to their party leader on the state of talks with Fine Gael to renew the confidence and supply arrangement. Will the Taoiseach or even the leader of Fianna Fáil enlighten the rest of us as to the state of play in that regard? What is on offer and what is being...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul stated yesterday that it expects that energy price increases in the coming weeks and months will force low-income households to go without heat and light. Ms Caroline Fahey, head of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul social justice team, said that price increases are really going to hit struggling households hard as so many are already finding it difficult...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. I asked the Taoiseach for answers, but he has singularly not given any.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Unlike the Taoiseach, I do care.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is pathetic. The Taoiseach is the Head of Government.