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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Freedom of Information Requests (22 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason his Department is failing to release two freedom of information requests (details supplied) which were requested in August 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9046/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Scoileanna Oileáin (22 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform an bhfuarthas comhfhreagras a seoladh chuige faoi thionscadal i gContae Dhún na nGall; cén réadmhaoin atá i gceist atá faoi úinéireacht na Roinne (sonraí tugtha); cathain a eiseofar freagra scríofa; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [9219/18]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: I am happy to have this opportunity this evening to add my voice to this debate on what is, as we can all agree, a very important issue, the repeal of the eighth amendment to the Constitution. It will come as no surprise to the House to learn that I, like them, continue to be lobbied on an almost daily basis by groups and individuals on both sides of this debate - by those who are in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: There is a very fine line in all of this and it is clear that the Government has stepped over it. There are probably legal issues in terms of a Government of Ireland initiative, and some of them actually require the approval of the Dáil. The question that arises relates to whose initiative is this really. These issues were dealt with at length yesterday and I do not want to rehash...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: The Taoiseach did not give an answer on the national development plan promotion.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: Can we get an answer to the question? If the information is not available, will it be submitted-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: I asked a specific question and I understand the Taoiseach does not have the specific answer. Will he furnish the information to us? The question relates to the cost of the promotion of the national development plan through the unit.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: A budget will have been approved for it and that is the information we require.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Strategic Communications Unit (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: I appreciate that.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: The Taoiseach's response was brief. Last week, the Taoiseach avoided the question put to him in relation to the establishment of a Cabinet committee on Irish unity. The Taoiseach rightly talked about his Government's and his personal commitment to the Good Friday Agreement. Sinn Féin is equally committed to the Good Friday Agreement. However, we also believe that we need to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: Yesterday, the British Brexit Secretary, David Davis said that Brexit would not result in a Mad Max-style world borrowed from dystopian fiction emerging in Britain. I am not sure where or when it was suggested that it would, although I am sure some people will be relieved by this clarification. There are, however, some hardline Brexiteers who seem to be living on a very different planet to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: We would appreciate answers.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: With respect, I asked a question. I did not interrupt-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: -----and because other Members did, I do not get an answer to my question, which is crucial in respect of the peace process.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: I asked a question and I have a right to an answer.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Issues (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: It may not be of interest to Deputy Martin but it is important.

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: It was to do with regulation. Regulation will not save these families. The Government has a consultative approach------

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: -----under the framework. What will the Minister for Finance say in that regard?

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: The Taoiseach cannot tell them.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2018)

Pearse Doherty: Fine Gael was the party that was caught out.