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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy said what he does not want-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Pearse Doherty: With respect, we put amendments down-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: -----but has not indicated what he does want.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Pearse Doherty: -----stating what should happen.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Whoever is the Minister has to find the accommodation. He or she cannot draw those kind of lines in terms of what will not happen. The Minister has to show where accommodation will be provided.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Pearse Doherty: The Minister did not once address my point about the unfairness of what is involved.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Holly Cairns: At the weekend, when asked to explain the spiralling homelessness figures, the Taoiseach blamed vulnerable migrants. He said homeless numbers are now heavily impacted by people seeking international protection. This, as the Minister knows, is not true. The biggest correlating factor in the context of rising homelessness in Ireland is not rising migration, it is Fine Gael in government....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for the question. For clarity, I spoke to media at some length about this on Monday, but I am very happy to restate what I said at that point. We have to be absolutely factual when we are dealing with these issues and are in a situation where we have a homelessness crisis, where many people are in really difficult situations, where we have a humanitarian response to the...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Pearse Doherty: Tá mé ag ardú na ceiste ó thaobh na híocaíochta ón Stát do dhídean ar cíos do mhuintir ón Úcráin. Mar is eol don Aire, chuir Sinn Féin in éadan an síneadh ama don scéim seo ag tús na bliana. Dúirt muid ag an am sin go raibh an scéim ag cur brú ar an earnáil cíosa...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for his question. Just before I respond specifically on the ARP, it is worth reminding ourselves of the context in which this payment was introduced. It was at a time of the greatest humanitarian crisis we have seen on our Continent since the Second World War, and the greatest movement of people across the Continent. It was the biggest humanitarian challenge we in...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Ring: I am sorry to interrupt the Minister of State, but the members of the Opposition who have tabled the motion are entitled to their ten minutes’ speaking time. This debate is to be finished by 12 o'clock and I want to give them their ten minutes. I am asking the Minister of State, with respect, to make the rest of his speech available to Members. I will ask whoever is organising...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Ring, is very sensible, as always. I agree with him on the timing. Taking on the role of a family carer is a profound commitment that can arise at any point in life. It is often motivated by a deep sense of duty and compassion. The enduring responsibility and challenges of caregiving can be daunting, however. Until people experience the role of...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Ring: Thank you, Deputy. I now call Deputy Naughten, who has five minutes.

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Denis Naughten: We have moved this motion to recognise the invaluable contribution of carers to Irish society. We want to acknowledge the fact that there are half a million carers right across this country who are providing vital care daily, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These carers deserve recognition not just in words, but through practical support. The introduction of a non-means-tested...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Marc MacSharry: I am glad to support the motion. It is very shortsighted of the Government - any government - not to embrace the opportunity to abolish this means test. It does not reconcile with our ability to dish out social supports hand over fist to people from other countries, mainly as a result of the Ukraine war, without any means test at all. Some of them are driving all sorts of vehicles and...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Regional Group for bringing forward this motion. I acknowledge the fantastic efforts of Vicky and Fiona from Family Carers Ireland Mid-West, who took part in the Hell and Back fundraiser and raised €2,000. I raised this matter with the Minister yesterday evening and want to respond to comments on the abolition of the means test and abuse. Family Carers Ireland...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. The Government is not opposing this motion put forward by the Regional Group and I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The Government is very aware of the valuable work being carried out by family carers and this is evidenced by the extensive measures that have been taken to support carers in recent years. The approach to...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I too compliment the Regional Group for tabling this motion. It is an issue which we have all been pressing for ages. Carers and people who do home help and caring are the last vestige of humanity left in the HSE and the public health service. Everything else has been stripped away - all the supports such as community welfare are gone. These people need to be respected. As Deputy...