Results 81-100 of 21,631 for speaker:Mary Lou McDonald
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: I want to return to the issue of Government waste. The Comptroller and Auditor General's annual report was published today and it makes for pretty damning reading in terms of lack of due diligence in the awarding of IPAS contracts. It confirms a concern that we have had for quite some time in relation to profiteering and lack of accountability in the awarding of IPAS contracts, lack of due...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: I want to know how the Taoiseach stands over this. It has happened on his watch.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: Not agreed.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: They are not agreed.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: No. We are saying that a bike shed should not cost €335,000, nor should it cost €100,000. How is that? That is what we are saying. The Taoiseach may smirk if he wishes but the reality is his Government's track record in terms of wastage of public money is absolutely incredible. The Taoiseach's performance there and attempt at a smart-alecky narrative is probably the reason....
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: He is not struggling to make his rent or mortgage. In the bigger scheme of things, he can lean for national development plans and billions of euro, which he also squanders. He is bad at managing the small money so he is even worse at managing the big money. That is how we end up with the most expensive hospital in the world when it comes to the children's hospital, so do not be smart with me.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: Do not be smart with me. I asked a serious question and I want a substantive answer. Does the Taoiseach, the head of Government, believe €100,000 on a bike shed is value for the hard-pressed taxpayer?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: Please answer that.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: I want to extend a welcome to the Mayo Self Advocacy Group, which is joining us in the Public Gallery. This time last year, it was revealed Government spent €335,000 of taxpayers' money on a bike shed here in Leinster House. There was widespread public shock and anger but, of course, Government waste did not end there. We had €1.4 million for a security hut at Government...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when fixed bus stops will be installed on the N51 road between Navan and Slane, specifically, at the stretch of road passing the Graigs Lane and Dunmoe Castle. [51460/25]
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: I want to return to the issue of the global flotilla. I spoke this morning with Senator Chris Andrews, our colleague. His boat, the Spectre, was hit by four Israeli drones. I understand that 11 devices hit that and other boats on the flotilla. These are clearly acts of intimidation, of menace, and of threat. They represent yet another brazen violation of international law. It is simply...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: It is a great word.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: That was because they were too low.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister should be aware that, despite the fact of inflation coming down, the prices are still very high. He is surely aware, because I have told him repeatedly and he would have known, that energy companies are announcing hikes in electricity prices. We have not seen the budget yet, but what the Government has made very clear - it has really dug in on this point - is that there will...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: So, what does that mean?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: Will I tell that to the young father? That is great. I am delighted.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: I reiterate the Ceann Comhairle's words. Julie, you are an absolute legend and you know it. Thank you for everything. I know everybody sends nothing but the best of wishes to you and the family for the next chapter of what I have no doubt will be an interesting and delicious story. Thank you for looking after us. Last night the Israelis attacked a peaceful flotilla that includes a...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: Last week, we got the devastating news that the remains of three-year-old Daniel Aruebose had been found. He was missing for four years and nobody in authority noticed. I think this case has to be a wake-up call for the State in terms of the protection of children and vulnerable people. GoodPeople Homecare is a company that provided fake Garda vetting clearances to Tusla. Incredibly,...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister did not give me a figure.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2025)
Mary Lou McDonald: The money is gone.