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Statement by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It would be preferable to have them before the Minister starts.

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Minister for his response. I take his point that this is not a finalised scheme and that a process is under way. However, it is clear this is likely to be the optimal scheme from a technical point of view, as he has stated. The deep concern of the clubs - the Minister correctly also referenced Home Farm - and schools is that the technical optimal position will supersede and...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I also extend our condolences to the family, friends and indeed club colleagues of the rúnaí of Na Fianna GAA Club, Deirdre Lambe, who passed away on 14 April. I know she is greatly missed and lamented by all who knew her. As Deputy Ellis has said, we acknowledge that metro north is vitally important transport infrastructure. We also accept that it is important that work...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I raised the question of a visit by the Pontiff to the North of Ireland with the Taoiseach on a previous occasion. I raise it again, mindful of the fact that it is for the Pope and the Vatican to set the parameters of his activity. I do not wish to be intrusive but wish to reflect a very wide appetite North of the Border for the Pontiff to visit. Encounters between faith communities and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirligh agus arís gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach as a chuid freagraí. I will take this opportunity to raise the issue of Syria with the Taoiseach. On Saturday, the United States, Britain and France launched airstrikes there, which all reasonable and right-thinking people will find abhorrent, just as they would find abhorrent the use of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee F, national security, last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [13849/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is a bit optimistic.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: No.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: A Cabinet secret.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Go raibh maith agat agus gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach as ucht a chuid freagraí. I want to raise with the Taoiseach the very serious issue of non-specialist doctors operating as consultants, even though they are not on the Medical Council's specialist register. It was reported by Susan Mitchell in The Sunday Business Postat the weekend that 650 of the 4,373 medical...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E (health) last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [13848/18]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son Sinn Féin, ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a dhéanamh le clann agus le cairde an iar-Theachta Peter Mathews, a fuair bás an bhliain seo caite. On my own behalf and on behalf of Sinn Féin, I want to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Mathews, who sadly passed away in February 2017. As has already been alluded...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Will the Taoiseach clarify when business will be reordered to allow for statements and questions to the Minister? I understand from media reports that he has finally agreed to implement the Ombudsman's recommendations following a scathing report late last year on the Department's administration of the Magdalen laundry redress scheme. The report came on foot of complaints made by 27 women...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: A small number of women are awaiting redress. They lack capacity and are particularly reliant on the Department and the Courts Service to support their applications. The Taoiseach's decision to implement the report's recommendations is welcome. The Minister for Justice and Equality-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Pardon?

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am not making any lengthy statement.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: He was doing a comedy routine with his counterpart. May I pose my question?

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Thank you so much. I ask the Taoiseach for a timeframe within which the recommendations will be delivered on. I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I will now resume my seat. I thank him for him courtesy.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Does that make it okay?

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am asking legitimate questions. I would prefer to be in here raising a different issue but we are not. For all the guff about new politics, is this where we are at, with the gold-plated few having access to Ministers and, in part, given the heads-up on decisions the Minister has taken? What way is that to conduct politics? I very much hope the Minister will present himself this evening....