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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Government has now signed off on its cost-of-living package. Sinn Féin has argued strongly for a spring bonus and we welcome these additional support payments to protect vulnerable people. High energy costs, food prices and increases to come in fuel costs will mean workers and families will remain under pressure. For the life of me, I cannot understand how the three men leading...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will conclude his consideration of a company’s (details supplied) approved pension increase submitted to him in July 2022. [8152/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 240. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will include private nursing homes in the schedule of bodies covered by the Freedom of Information Act 2014. [8081/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 582. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Judicial Planning Working Court report will be published. [8732/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the support offered by the HSE to a nursing home (details supplied); the dates on which the support was first and subsequently offered by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8066/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 596. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that private nursing homes continue to refuse next-of-kin access to deceased persons records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8079/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 598. To ask the Minister for Health if a nursing home (details supplied) was refused additional staff or any other type of support from the Health Service Executive during the period of the pandemic from January 2020 to date; if so, the dates on which the support was refused by the nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8091/23]

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The people of Ireland have an affinity with those who need the protection and shelter of other countries. It is an affinity born of our history of colonisation, oppression and dispossession. Just over 150 years ago, so many of our people escaped the starvation of an Górta Mór by fleeing to the four corners of the world. Through our history, we understand what it means to be...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (15 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department. [4088/23]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The District Court waiting times for domestic violence victims, as published by the Irish Examinertoday, paint a shocking picture for victims of domestic abuse and coercive control. Of the eight courts with the longest waiting times, six have no refuge or safe accommodation provision in their counties. The Government speaks about an epidemic of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence but...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: I also acknowledge Nicola Sturgeon, who has been an outstanding leader and an outstanding advocate for the independence of her country. I have absolutely no doubt but that she will continue always to advocate for the country and the people she loves. Nicola, beir bua agus beannacht. The Taoiseach gave me a very studied non-answer to my question, unless he is contesting the reality that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: As am I.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: Yesterday, I raised the matter of the patient safety Bill with the Taoiseach. I record that the 221+ group, working with the Minister for Health, alongside my colleague, Deputy Cullinane, and Deputy Kelly, have agreed an appropriate wording for an amendment to that Bill. I commend and thank all of them for that work. It has been most constructive and very much welcomed by the 221+ group....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The final progress report for 2022 does not include social and affordable rental or purchase output. This omission is incomprehensible. When will the Government publish these figures? The Daft.ierent report for the same period shows new rents spiralling upwards to record highs. Spiralling rents are, of course, a consequence of Government failure to deliver adequate levels of social and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: If you let me finish my sentence-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The north inner city has no drugs-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: No, you have-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The north inner city-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: -----has no drugs and alcohol task force.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Development (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: I raised this matter with the Taoiseach and I would like to know what progress he has made on it. I am now finished my sentence and I am now sitting down.