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Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: The Fennelly commission, as the Taoiseach knows, is one of a long litany of investigations and commissions of investigation into myriad scandals that have emerged in recent years around An Garda Síochána and its leadership, management and actions. I am fairly certain that these go back to well before the Taoiseach took office, in fact I referred to some of that yesterday in respect...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: -----to be asked about this. I know time is running out, but I ask the Taoiseach once again to ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to come into the Dáil and take questions on these issues as soon as possible. I ask the Taoiseach to do this to instill some confidence back into this forum, this Oireachtas, and show people out there, who are wondering what this is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: We know all of that. We have read all of that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Investigation (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: The Commissioner has put forward no evidence to support her position.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social policy and public service reform last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [21878/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: We all will be aware that public sector workers have taken significant cuts in pay and in terms and conditions since 2009 and key issues in this sixth round of pay talks - it would be useful to know when the Taoiseach thinks they may begin - will be equal pay for equal work and the timely and full unwinding of FEMPI. Sinn Féin believes that pay restoration must prioritise those earning...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: I begin by commending you, a Cheann Comhairle, and your office on facilitating the planting of the tree of hope on the lawn at Teach Laighean. I also thank Noeleen Fulham and her group as well as Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, who initiated the project here. It was a simple but uplifting event. I want to ask the Taoiseach about the Government commitment to review legislation relating to...

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: I presume the Taoiseach accepts that all is not well. Despite this, I asked him why he had confidence in the Commissioner and he ignored that question. The Taoiseach said he set up an independent Policing Authority, but he did not. He set up a Policing Authority but it is not independent. He refused our motion in that regard and is only now moving slowly in that direction. These are...

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: Contrary to the Taoiseach's assertion a moment ago, the Comptroller and Auditor General is not examining this issue. In fact, it was kept from him. Yesterday, I raised these matters with the Taoiseach and the fact that John Barrett, the head of Garda human resources, had handed over documentation to the Committee of Public Accounts that completely contradicts the evidence provided to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the number of designated centres for disabilities registered in 2016 and to date in 2017, respectively; and of those registered, the number that were deemed HIQA-compliant. [22269/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the proposed regulation of home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22270/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 201. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed HSE capital development plan and his plans to ensure that all designated centres under the HSE's remit will comply with regulations by 2021. [22271/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Garda Vetting of Personnel (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 202. To ask the Minister for Health following the enactment of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act on 29 April 2016, the number of persons or voluntary persons working within registered services without necessary Garda vetting; and the action that will be taken after the 31 December deadline if services then fail to secure necessary Garda vetting for all person...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Reports (10 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: 203. To ask the Minister for Health further to the recently published HIQA 2016 overview, the steps that have been taken to address the poor practices identified including peer-to-peer abuses, inappropriate staff practices, unsafe physical environments and poor safeguarding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22273/17]

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: We are all agreed that the outworking of Brexit will have profound effects on all sections of our people, the economy and agreements, especially the Good Friday Agreement. In arguing for the North to be designated special status within the European Union, Sinn Féin has put forward a viable alternative to the impact of Brexit on Ireland. This reflects the position of the Dáil as...

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: That is fair enough but the Taoiseach can do that in his own time. I am simply asking him to keep it down.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: He should whisper. In recent months we have asked the Government to negotiate these positions with the other 26 EU members. It has failed to do that. The position the Government has signed up to requires that the North leave the European Union. Once again, we have an Irish Government reinforcing the Border. The Government should be working to secure designated status and acting in the...

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: What is seldom is wonderful.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: I wrote this script.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (9 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: Now, we know that there is recognition in the European Union of the special and unique circumstances faced by Ireland as a result of Brexit, but a stronger approach by the Government could have achieved more. 7 o’clock The Taoiseach cites the hard work done by our public officials. I agree with him absolutely and commend them all. Officials act, however, on the political...