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Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: I am glad to see that the Taoiseach reads our documents but it is a pity that he did not read and pay heed to them before he brought forward his fake budget yesterday.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: We propose that €400 million extra be spent above requirements for demographic issues, pay issues and so on. Results count. The Irish Medical Organisation, IMO, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, the Mental Health Reform alliance, the National Association of General Practitioners and all disability rights advocacy groups have...

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach has shown that he cannot even read.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: We are talking about the Taoiseach's position.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: So that I am clear, Ceann Comhairle, was that an answer?

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: One hundred years on, it is great to hear these two parties talking about the Border.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Yesterday, Fine Gael, the Minister for Finance and Fianna Fáil launched another budget that is lacking in vision and is devoid of ambition. This lack of vision is most clearly seen in the failure to tackle the crisis in our health service. The Taoiseach has hailed the health budget as the largest in the history of the State. He will know that the health service needs at least...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (10 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: 284. To ask the Minister for Health the status for funding in respect of a drug (details supplied) used in the treatment of phenylketonuria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42487/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures (10 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: 513. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with an organisation (details supplied) and An Post in view of media reports that some 400 rural post offices could be set to close. [42576/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures (10 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: 514. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has seen the reported An Post blueprint which sets out plans for post office closures; if he will request An Post to publish these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42577/17]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (5 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son Sinn Féin, ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón a dhéanamh le mic agus le hiníon an iar-Thaoisigh, Liam Cosgrave, a fuair bás inné. On my behalf and that of Sinn Féin, I want to extend sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of former Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave, following his death yesterday. For many people he was...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: I know the Minister of State a long time and I stated earlier that he has a good heart on this issue, but I ask him to leave aside his script. The Minister of State has not answered the question. My party has put forward a proposal, which is with the HSE, for a dedicated respite service for citizens in County Louth and east Meath. That is what we asked the Minister of State to make a...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Because one has a disability does not mean one does not have rights. Society has a responsibility to provide one with one's needs.

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Tá a fhios agam. I ask the Minister of State to depart from the script and forget the Civil Service speak. There is a straightforward proposition being put to him. The Minister of State should tell us that he will ensure that this is a budget priority.

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Go raibh maith agat a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as an deis an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a phlé inniu. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the serious ongoing lack of scheduled respite services for people with disabilities in County Louth. Táim buíoch as an tacaíocht ó na Teachtaí eile...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: It was remiss of me not to mention the Ceann Comhairle's role today, although I have done so in the past. For the record, I commend the Ceann Comhairle once again for his role in this injustice issue. I asked the Taoiseach if any Irish Government officials visited Ibrahim in the prison since he was acquitted and he did not answer that question.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: I propose we proceed with questions to the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: Including the North.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the President of Egypt, Mr. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on 28 August 2017. [40534/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Irish Prisoners Abroad (4 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: As the Taoiseach has acknowledged, it was three weeks ago, on 18 September, that Ibrahim Halawa and his three sisters were finally acquitted of all charges. It was a long time coming for his family, supporters and all involved, and especially for him, who was imprisoned. I am sure the family and Ibrahim felt this was an end of a long nightmare and there was an expectation that he would be...