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Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Holly Cairns: I begin by congratulating Deputy Harris on becoming Taoiseach. It is a huge honour and a proud day for him and his family, friends and supporters. I also acknowledge those who have been appointed and reappointed to the Cabinet and I wish them the very best in their respective portfolios. However, I also have to ask what we are really doing here today. We are reshuffling some of the...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Holly Cairns: I want to start today by again wishing Deputy Leo Varadkar the very best in the future. A record of public service in this House that extends for nearly two decades, including 13 years in Cabinet and two terms as Taoiseach, has to be commended. It requires hard work, dedication and many personal sacrifices. Those sacrifices were not just borne by the outgoing Taoiseach but by his partner...

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: Can the Minister give us the figures?

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I am saying the Minister should try to change it so we can use those beds and so people are not in tents.

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I am not saying we should demand anything. I am saying we should renegotiate the contracts-----

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: Why have we empty beds when people are in tents?

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I did not say that.

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I said there were 1,300 usable beds, as per the Minister's response.

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I thank my colleague, Deputy Whitmore, for her work on the motion and this issue. The desperate situation on Mount Street has been a growing humanitarian crisis for months, with hundreds of men and boys sleeping in the cold in completely unsanitary conditions, which has led to the spread of disease in recent weeks. Local activist groups and volunteers have been working tirelessly to help...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: In advance of the meeting of the European Council and in light of the fact that innocent civilians are being killed not just by bombs indiscriminately dropping on people in Gaza, but also by an impending famine, we need statements scheduled to discuss what will be the Taoiseach's approach at the European Council meeting and what Ireland can do independent of Europe, as an independent State,...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I join other Deputies on behalf of the Social Democrats in remembering Charlie Bird. He was a true journalist. Even in what was perhaps the most difficult time for him, he still raised awareness and informed the public on the important issue of MND. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: One of the biggest problems for this Government is just not being able to acknowledge the issues people are facing. To refer to addressing them as fairy tales is farcical. It is not a fairy tale-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: -----to have access to disability services. It is not a fairy tale to be able to own a home in this country. None of these things should be considered fairy tales. The problem is that on this journey the Taoiseach was speaking about, of going from deficit to surplus, people have been left behind. When we have that surplus the Government is not using it to address those issues. It is not...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: Let them decide if they want to send another Fine Gael leader back into government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: You were referring to the disability-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: On a personal level, I wish the Taoiseach well. Politics can be tough and it takes its toll. We can all understand that. However, a new Fine Gael leader will not address the fact that the writing is on the wall for this Government. Clearly, the Taoiseach can see that as well as the rest of us. Throughout 14 years in office, Fine Gael has failed to tackle the major issues facing this...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: House prices and rents are at record highs. Nothing the Government does seems to have an impact on affordability. In fact, all of its policies seem to be designed to do one thing, namely, drive prices even higher. The figures say it all. Since the Government took office, house prices have increased by 25%. That is an increase of nearly €70,000 since 2020. Rents for new tenancies...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: How many were social and affordable?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: How many affordable?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: When will the Government publish the figures?