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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: -----and I welcome her support for Óglaigh na hÉireann as well.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I have very clearly outlined the Irish Government's position and, I believe, that of the people of Ireland on the need for an immediate cessation of violence and for all people who believe in that to use all levers at their disposal to bring it about. That is why, at my first European Council meeting, I reiterated Ireland's call for a review of the association agreement with Israel. If you...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: Of course the Government does not welcome that. What the Minister for housing did welcome was the fact that the monthly figures did see a fall in the number of families and children in emergency accommodation month on month. One child in emergency accommodation is one too many.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for raising a number of issues. I am very open, as is the Government, to having a debate in this House on University Hospital Limerick at the appropriate time. It is something that should be arranged by the Business Committee. I would point out that, in extending our all of our sympathies to the family of Aoife Johnston - we are all united in that and are thinking of them...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: It is possible there was so much change going on last week that Sinn Féin might qualify for a retrofitting grant at this stage.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: We will leave that to the Deputy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I will send the Deputy a copy of The Sunday Times or Business Post. I have read that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: Deputy Bacik spoke about the triple lock. The Government has today given the go-ahead for the Tánaiste to draft legislation in relation to this. I am sure there will be an opportunity for him to engage in the House on this through a variety of means, including questions that take place to him. Legislation will come forward and the Deputy can take this up with the Business Committee. ...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: They are sworn members of An Garda Síochána. Shame on you. Condemn the attacks-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: -----on the gardaí that happened-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: -----in my constituency and community this week. Nobody in this country has a right to attack a man or woman of An Garda Síochána and you should condemn that outright, but of course you will not.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: That is a very serious charge.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: Then condemn it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: Shame on you.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I know where it is.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: The approach we need to take is to hit them where it hurts, that is, in their pockets and on their financial balance sheet and that is what we intend to do under legislation I imagine the Deputy probably supported, as did many people across the House. It is not only about asking the companies nicely whether they wish to do things. This is far too serious an issue for our children, our...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Pringle for raising what he is right to say is an extraordinarily serious issue. Listening to his final words is a reminder of all of the progress we have been beginning to make as a society in destigmatising some issues and promoting equality. The risk of that being undone or damaged by dangerous online use of social media is pertinent. I met the DCU anti-bullying centre in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Lowry for raising this important issue. Let us begin on a point of absolute agreement. The Government does not wish in any way to see any rural area, or indeed any area of Ireland, least of all in County Tipperary, lose connectivity. That is the exact opposite of what we have been working to achieve and making good progress on over recent years with the national broadband...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Lowry again for raising this issue. The Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, has been here to hear his comments directly, and he and the Minister, Deputy Ryan, will continue to keep Deputy Lowry updated on this. As I said, I cannot comment on an individual company, for obvious reasons. There is a regulatory process and engagement with the Department and ComReg. As Taoiseach,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: I do not think it is objectively fair to say the Government has failed on accommodation. I do not think there is a community across Ireland who believes that. If you look at the scale of challenge this country has faced and the amount we have done as a people to provide accommodation in very difficult circumstances, that needs to be acknowledged. There are no easy solutions when it comes...