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Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: The conflict in the Middle East was discussed at the summit, as were concerns about the flotilla sailing to Gaza, which concerns were expressed in this House. The Taoiseach will know that the crew of MV Saoirse have since expressed their belief their ship was sabotaged - I have seen some photographs - and that Irish citizens were put at risk. Have Government representatives spoken to any of...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: It was act of piracy by the Israeli authorities. The blockade of Gaza is completely illegal, as it is in breach of international law. It is a very serious matter. Thankfully, no one was hurt or killed owing to the diligence of the crew and the captain, a Waterford man, who examined the ship. I ask the Taoiseach to pursue the matter both in the interests of peace in the Middle East and...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the British Irish Council and any bilateral talks he held at the meeting. [18452/11]

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: Ar ardaigh an Taoiseach an cheist maidir le Sellafield ag an cruinniú den Chomhairle Sasanach-Éireannach nó ag an cruinniú leis an Leas-Phríomh Aire, Mr. Nick Clegg? The Taoiseach may recall that on 15 March he agreed to raise Irish concerns about the Sellafield plant with the British authorities. I wonder whether he took the opportunity to do so at either of the two meetings mentioned.

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: Caithfidh mé a rá nach bhfuil sin go maith ar chor ar bith. It is not good enough. There are deep concerns here. The Taoiseach is aware that the British are prepared or have announced that they will bring in privately built nuclear plant to be constructed in England and Wales, including at the existing installations at Sellafield and in Wales. Also, we must establish whether these...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: This was first raised on 15 March. It is now July.

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: This issue was first raised by me here after the earthquake in Japan. The Taoiseach will recall that there have been small earthquakes in Cumbria as well. It was during the early days of this Dáil. The fact that it has not been raised directly by the Taoiseach with the British authorities is disappointing.

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am not looking for credit; I am looking for a resolution.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am sure the people of Roscommon are uplifted and edified by the rí rá taking place in this Chamber over a deadly serious issue. I understand the Taoiseach's frustration at Fianna Fáil, which closed accident and emergency departments in Monaghan, Dundalk, Ennis and Nenagh.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach is doing exactly the same thing.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I do not understand why the Ceann Comhairle interrupted me.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am allowed to comment on anything I wish.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: That is what I was sent here to do.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: Of course. The Labour Party stated: "The Labour Party is 100 per cent behind Roscommon Hospital".

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: The statement continues: "the Labour Party under Eamon Gilmore will not tolerate and will reverse any cuts to services if the HSE attempts to implement them between now and the election". The local Fine Gael candidates and Deputies, as well as the present Minister for Health, gave cast iron guarantees. The Taoiseach stated that GPs in the region will provide an out-of-hours service to...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am appealing to Fine Gael and the Labour Party-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am appealing to Fine Gael and Labour Party Members to support the Private Members' motion proposed by Sinn Féin and make a stand-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: -----on behalf of our communities. I urge the Taoiseach to give clear notice that the Government will reverse the decision.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am also appealing to people to join today's protest against this outrageous decision.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Gerry Adams: Of all the U-turns the Taoiseach has performed since he came into office, this is the most brazen.