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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: There is absolutely no doubt that the Taoiseach has decided on the right course of action. There is also no doubt that it is of immense importance to the survivors and their families, in the first instance, that the right thing is done but more broadly it is of immense importance for us as a society to consciously do the right thing in respect of these women and the children who were born...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I raise the matter of the Tuam mother and baby home and the statement which is expected from the Minister, Deputy Zappone. I understand that last night the Taoiseach met three survivor representatives but that no survivor from the Tuam mother and baby home was present. I want to tell the Taoiseach, in case he is unaware, that this has caused some hurt and disappointment. This morning,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 582. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the method by which new members of the mother and baby home collaborative forum will be appointed as vacancies arise. [43363/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Last week or the week before, I raised with the Taoiseach the issue of the Tuam mother and baby home. He reflected on the fact that he had visited the site in a personal capacity. I understand he has made a commitment to meet Catherine Corless and the survivors. He might inform us if there has been any progress made on such a meeting. When the Pope visited, the Minister for Children...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Sep 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: Gabhaim buíochas don Taoiseach as ucht a chuid freagraí. The Taoiseach recently visited the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam where hundreds of babies are buried. As the Taoiseach knows, the survivors of the home and the families of those who resided or died there have expressed disappointment that he did not meet with them during his visit. I wrote to him in August...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Papal Visit (27 Jun 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: It is regrettable that the Pope will not visit the North during his stay in this country. I have raised this with the Taoiseach before and I know it is not our remit to set an agenda for the Pontiff. That is a matter for himself and the Vatican. There is a huge level of disappointment. Very many people, and not only Catholics, would have welcomed a visit by Pope Francis. Has there been...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: ...xfa;inn muinín a bheith againn i mná na hÉireann. Tá sé in am dúinn san Oireachtas seo ár bpost agus ár n-obair a dhéanamh. I warmly welcome the publication of this Bill. It is only appropriate at the outset to acknowledge and commend the work of our Oireachtas colleagues on the all-party committee, under the stewardship of Senator Catherine...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: I would like to add my voice to those who have commended the work of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. I particularly commend my colleagues, Teachtaí Louise O'Reilly and Jonathan O'Brien and Seanadóir Paul Gavan. I also commend the Chairman of the committee, Senator Catherine Noone, who did a very fine job. As an Oireachtas, we made a big ask of our...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (16 Jan 2018)

Mary Lou McDonald: 419. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions taken by his Department following the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation second interim report recommendation that it re-examine the decision not to include a number of institutions including a location (details supplied) in the residential institutions redress scheme. [1491/18]

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: I will begin by thanking and commending our colleague, Deputy Louise O'Reilly, for tabling this motion and for doing so at this time. I think we are in agreement, despite the fact that we have regularly commended ourselves for having the best maternity services in the world - it almost became like a catch-cry or a matter of national honour - that there are massive deficits and shortfalls...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Last night there was yet another harrowing programme about the mother and baby homes. This programme covered the situation in Bessborough. I want to ask the Taoiseach about the publication of the second interim report from the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, had indicated that the report would be published...

Commission of Investigation Announcement on Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: It goes almost beyond the constraints of our vocabulary to find the right words to describe the shock and horror all of us felt on hearing of the discovery of human remains at Tuam by the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. As shocked and horrified as we have been, many of us were not wholly surprised. As a mother, a citizen of this State and a human being, I am outraged...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: ...choose between the three issues referred to by the Chairman. The special report on the redress schemes is very important work, which is also highly topical given the turn of events around the Tuam mother and baby home and the need to re-examine the issue of mother and baby homes. Not only is this work very important, but it could also be very useful in dovetailing with other things that...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Commissions of Inquiry (8 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: I want to raise two issues. First, in respect of the commission on NAMA and Project Eagle, I hear a kind of reticence in the Taoiseach's presentation that there is somehow a question mark over whether there will in fact be a commission. When we undertook our examination in the PAC, it was never understood or intended to be an alternative to the commission we had all agreed to and signed up...

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: We can agree on one crucial point, which is the necessity to get this right. I absolutely agree with the Taoiseach on that. I also remind him that in 2014 and 2015, when the Government was preparing this commission of investigation, it was made very clear to the Taoiseach how badly wrong he was getting it and he disregarded that advice. I also remind the Taoiseach that as far back as...

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: I am referring to the mother and baby homes.

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: I also extend my party's deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and friends of the two young children and the young woman who lost their lives so tragically in the fire at Kilcronan in Clondalkin overnight. Our thoughts are with them and we wish all of those who were injured a full and speedy recovery. Today is International Women's Day. It is a day for commemorating and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Jan 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1706. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans in place to advertise the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes in Ireland in print, radio and electronic media outlets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1637/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Jan 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1707. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans in place to advertise the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes overseas in print, radio and electronic media outlets and to ensure members of the diaspora have an opportunity to share their testimony with the Commission (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1638/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Jan 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: 1708. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she plans to publish the second interim report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1639/17]