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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Negotiations (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Europeans are very clear that they want to protect the Single Market which it seems trumps all else. Therefore, t he stakes are very high for us. The British have not come forward with what they view as the backstop. I seek reassurance from the Taoiseach. I do not blame him for the inefficiency and the messing of the British system. It would be unfair to do so, but we have a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: To reiterate the question put by Deputy Howlin, if the Sinn Féin motion is passed by this House, will the Taoiseach accept that, will he respect that and will he act in accordance with it?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the leader of the SDLP, Mr. Colum Eastwood MLA. [11217/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with representatives of civic nationalism from Northern Ireland on 27 February 2018. [11218/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I very much agree with the Taoiseach when he says civic nationalism and civic unionism need to have a conversation and also that he would meet the group which drafted that letter from the civic unionist side of the public discourse. I think it is extremely important and very heartening that this initiative has been taken within the unionist community. I met the Secretary of State, Karen...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday the Dáil debated a Sinn Féin motion calling for the disbandment of the strategic communications unit. If he were wise, the Taoiseach would take heed and credence of that. Questions have arisen not just about value for money - I do not wish to conflate the issue of advertising either as Deputy Catherine Murphy has said - but, more importantly, the appropriate uses of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 3. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to reform the strategic communications unit. [12933/18]

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Tá sé seo ar fad cloiste againn cheana féin. The Taoiseach has sung that song previously. It is very alarming that he is simply satisfied that the runaway levels of rent inflation have started to abate. It seems, in the Taoiseach's mind at least, that the mission has been accomplished. In Dublin average rent stands at €1,511. As it happens, I heard the interview to...

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: All they get from the Government is a recitation of statistics and a deaf ear. That is not good enough. The Taoiseach should recognise that the Government's policy is failing, unless he believes it is acceptable for the average Dubliner to have to find in excess of €1,500 just to cover the rent. If that is his view, it is not one I share with him. I again put it to him that we need...

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Foilsíodh an tuairisc reathúil is déanaí den Bhord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe ar maidin. Cuirfeadh sé gruaim ar dhuine é a léamh, a Thaoisigh. Sa cheathrú cuid de 2017, bhí ardú 7.4% ar theach a fháil ar cíos. Tá an cíos ar an mheán €1,054 ar fud an Stát. Tá an cíos ar an...

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I was at the event in Washington last week when the Taoiseach told his tale on how he intervened on behalf of Donald Trump with regard to a planning application close to Trump's Doonbeg resort in County Clare. The relaying of this tale raised a real concern for many people because of the past experiences in the State of political and ministerial interference in the planning process and all...

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: My question relates to the planning and development Bill, which I understand is due for publication this year. Can we have the law amended to ensure that such contact is legally prohibited?

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. It is the next Bill.

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: As I explained, the scenario set out by An Taoiseach in Washington was one of contact that was made to him, while he was overseas, by a very wealthy and influential businessman-----

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach told the story of how he intervened in that. I am asking-----

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I ask that such contact be-----

Order of Business (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I was asked by the Minister to clarify.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Has the Tánaiste read the report from Social Justice Ireland? It makes a number of recommendations, including making tax credits refundable and the introduction of a living wage. Will the Government do those two things?

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank the Tánaiste and urge him to read the report. Strong as the economic data might be, this report reflects the fact we are not sharing prosperity. In fact, for 100,000 people at work, the prosperity train has not checked in at all. They still struggle, as I set out, not for ostentatious things, luxuries or extras but for the basics - a new pair of shoes for their child, a warm...

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Social Justice Ireland has today published a report which focuses on the number of people in the State living in poverty. It makes for startling reading and should serve as a serious wake-up call for the Government. The research shows that 780,000 people are living below the poverty line, but the figure that really jumps out from the report is that more than 100,000 of the 780,000 people...