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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: I have lost count of the number of times I have asked the Taoiseach to ban rent increases; each time he has said "No". Despite rents soaring to unaffordable levels, the Taoiseach will not budge. Now, because of his refusal to act, runaway rents have hit an all-time high. The recent report of the Residential Tenancies Board, RTB, shows massive rent hikes over the last 12 months. New rents...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: I make my remarks as a proud Dubliner and one of the TDs who represent Dublin Central. In the aftermath of these awful events, this vicious knife attack on young children and on a childcare worker, I was actually on the scene. I do not recall seeing any of the Members opposite out and on the ground to fully appreciate the devastation that was felt at the unfolding events, as well as the...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Minister for Justice let us down.

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Garda Commissioner let us down.

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Government says it is listening to people. Maybe listen to this, because here is reality from Dublin. By the way, to people who are not from Dublin, I know this experience is about more than the city, but these events happened here, so let me start here. On any given day, you can walk from Heuston Station, you can come along the quays, you can go onto O’Connell Bridge and up...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am representing the people who elected me, Deputy Gannon and others from our constituency and people right across the country who looked on and said it was always going to happen. Why? Because Dublin was deserted; because the Government has failed. As for Fine Gael in government, here are the stats for you. I know you are keen on numbers, Darragh. Since 2009, you have closed 130...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is about resourcing, it is about a proper plan and it is also about leadership, and you are not providing it.

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is the reason we have full confidence in An Garda Síochána and zero confidence in the Minister for Justice, the Government and, for that matter, the Garda Commissioner himself.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: On Friday, the Taoiseach's Government broke another shameful record. Over 13,000 people are now homeless in this State. Nearly 4,000 of those are children. Behind those numbers are real lives damaged by the housing crisis and childhoods stolen as kids grow up in hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation and hubs instead of a place they can truly call home. This awful experience is the sharp...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: You have been 12 years in government and Dublin city burned under your watch. You are a disgrace.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is an absolute disgrace.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: And therein lies the problem. The Taoiseach is not listening to communities, parents and businesses, including retail businesses. The failures on Thursday in Dublin were political failures. After 12 years of Fine Gael in government, we do not have enough gardaí to keep people safe. This is not just a problem in Dublin; it is much broader than that. In cities and towns across...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: People are reeling since events that took place in Dublin last Thursday. In broad daylight, small children and their carer were attacked, stabbed outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square. One five-year-old child remains in hospital fighting for her life and we pray that she and all those injured will make a full recovery. We stand with this amazing school community who,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 60. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress his Department as co-chair has made in implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. [49686/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: 2. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the work of the climate action unit of his Department. [49685/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Government is carrying over €500 million to next year.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: What about the recruitment embargo?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: In the budget announced a few short weeks ago, the Taoiseach deliberately decided to underfund the health service. Despite the system creaking at the seams, he stated that there was no issue at all. In fact, he denied having underfunded things. Now it seems the Government has done a U-turn on that matter and a further €1 billion will be allocated to the HSE. This is an admission...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Lou McDonald: They are not agreed. Today in the High Court in Belfast families are taking the first legal challenge against the British Government's shameful amnesty legislation. It goes without saying that families should not have to take this action. They should not have to go things alone in these circumstances. The Government has now had two months to consider the legislation. I believe the Irish...

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

Mary Lou McDonald: No, and I am sure the Taoiseach is aware of the clarification. The referral to the International Criminal Court would be actions that occurred on the occupied Palestinian territories because, of course, Palestine, unlike Israel, supports and is a signatory to the ICC. I very much welcome the fact that there are live discussions, and the real prospect of a hostage release. Of course, all...