Results 7,761-7,780 of 8,245 for speaker:Bríd Smith
- Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: In my colleague's defence, he did not say anything that is not in today's media. People can read it or hear it from somebody directly involved. I am happy with what he said.
- Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: Indeed they are and I am going to stick to the motion.
- Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I will take 30 seconds back from the Chair. The question of democracy goes to the heart of the debate. I reiterate what has been said in the House many times. More than 90 Members were elected on the promise of the abolition of water charges. To my left - physically but not politically - is the party that did the biggest S-turn in history. It is against water charges, then it is for...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on recent tragic incidents in a direct provision centre and if they are fit for purpose. [27375/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: 72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to meet international obligations to assist in the international refugee crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27376/16]
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: Following a committee session with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, last week, I would like to ask the Taoiseach the timescale for considering the report of the commission on low pay on the question of a lousy 10 cent increase in the minimum wage. The Minister told the committee that the proposal for such an increase was not hers but rather...
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: The Taoiseach did not answer my question.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I asked when we would debate the-----
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: Tomorrow.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I am not saying for today but for tomorrow. We do not yet know the outcome, but we will know in an hour's time.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: That is not what I said.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I agreed the Order of Business at the business committee last Thursday and I do not have a problem with it. However, this afternoon we face the possible conviction of a 17 year old boy regarding a protest against water charges in 2013.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: It might not be relevant but it has huge implications. For example, before I came to the House today, I attended a protest with nurses.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: The evidence against this young boy is the fact that he held a megaphone. Many trade unionists and nurses held megaphones today-----
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I am pleading with the House to discuss the implications of the outcome of this trial some time tomorrow, even for ten minutes.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I am asking the House to put aside some time to take it seriously. It has huge implications for the right to protest for everybody.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: Can you put it to the House that we put aside a few minutes to discuss it?
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: I know it is not relevant.
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: Yes, and I agree to the Order of Business. I prefaced my comments by saying that-----
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)
Bríd Smith: -----but this is a significant national issue that will impact on all types of people, such as farmers, trade unionists and young people, and their right to protest. It has implications for that.