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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I agree that representatives of NAMA should be afforded the opportunity to come before the committee. I am heartened by the fact that its representatives are willing to come before us. We also need to bring in representatives of the Department of Finance. I advise that we invite them in tomorrow for the simple reason that we must give committee members the opportunity to have in their...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (19 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: 213. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units that have been tenanted in 2012 and 2013 from the 4,000 units identified by National Asset Management Agency in 2011 as suitable for social housing; and the targets for further tenanting from these units for the remainder of 2013 and for 2014. [54870/13]

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: We know that.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is far below what is required.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: 19. To ask the Minister for Health when he will conclude his consideration regarding the provision of medical services to women, eligible under the Magdalen Laundries redress scheme, who reside outside the State [53979/13]

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: At the outset, I wish to take a moment to commend the work of the Constitutional Convention and its members. They have truly been a breath of fresh air in our democratic process. We in Sinn Féin believe that the work of the convention should continue and its remit extended to consider myriad constitutional matters that require consideration and reform. I would also like to commend...

Social Clauses in Public Procurement Bill 2013: First Stage (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the inclusion of social clauses in all public procurement contracts, to provide opportunities for unemployed persons and apprentices, to ensure equality in the workplace in the carrying out of public contracts and to provide for sustainable development.This Bill proposes to legislate for the inclusion of social...

Social Clauses in Public Procurement Bill 2013: First Stage (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: In the course of Taoiseach's Questions today the Taoiseach was asked about collective bargaining rights and legislation to underpin these rights in the State. I would like a precise timetable as to when the legislation will be published and when it might be enacted. We had thought the whistleblowers legislation, which is the Protected Disclosures Bill, would be enacted before the Christmas...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I do not know if it will be news to the Tánaiste that the Taoiseach is so lukewarm on the issue of legislating for collective bargaining rights. He has repeatedly referred to this issue as the European dimension of trade union activity. This is not about anything on mainland Europe but about the fact that workers in this jurisdiction do not enjoy collective bargaining rights as a legal...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: Has the Taoiseach met with the trade unions?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: Why not?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: He met with IBEC and the Small Firms Association, however.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I raise this specific case to make the general point to the Taoiseach that in instance after instance across the State we have seen circumstances arise where workers have been left extremely vulnerable. We have seen cases in some disputes where workers were left with no option but to lock themselves into their place of employment to assert their rights. I have heard it said many times in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am sure we are all very pleased that Mayo has dialysis services. I am heartened to hear about the cystic fibrosis unit. I join the Taoiseach in commending the work of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and Cystic Fibrosis West but it is none the less telling that their voluntary activities and very energetic fund-raising efforts by citizens are required to fund health services. The service plan...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Government is rushing it through.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: This is not a formula for sorting that out.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, is rushing through all Stages of the Water Services (No. 2) Bill this week, transferring water services from local authorities to the new company Irish Water. I am sure the Taoiseach is aware of the alarming reports from Dublin City Council and its manager about the implications for our capital city. Dublin City...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Taoiseach is right in saying something must be done in respect of the provision of water services, and not just for the city of Dublin. He is correct that the current system is leaking like a sieve and, as a result, there is huge wastage. The initiative and the stance taken by the Government have nothing to do with that because, if his concern was water preservation, the Government...

Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald: I cited the example of post-natal depression, so we would not be talking in generalities. It would not be unheard of for a woman to require more than two years to reach a position where she was ready to go back to work and take up her duties and tasks or other duties and tasks. I like this notion of rehabilitation and back to work. That is absolutely sound. The last thing one wants to do...