Earlier today at the RACO conference, the Minister suggested that people had put their trust in politicians to bring in changes in particular to the triple lock neutrality protection. That is despite the fact that no reference whatsoever was made to it in the Minister's own party manifesto. It is despite the fact that the Fianna Fáil manifesto merely spoke about reform, rather than ending it. Most of all, it is despi…
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Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
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495
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The Taoiseach has proposed-----
-----the Defence (Amendment) Bill, which proposes getting rid of the triple lock, not to amend it or not to adjust it, but to get rid of it.
The Taoiseach's response earlier was quite desperate. He looked to me like he was flapping, to be totally honest. It reflects the fact he knows the public does not support getting rid of the triple lock. He knows that-----
I am entitled to raise-----
The Taoiseach is constraining the time because he knows a considerable number of his own party have significant reservations about his proposal on the triple lock.
There is no reason the debate should not be adjourned tomorrow and continued next week.
The amendment is that the debate be adjourned tomorrow.
No guillotine. That is the proposition.
Just adjourn it. We will debate it the following week.
I wish to address the part of the Bill that relates to institutional burials. I acknowledge that the legislation in a small way advances the ability of relatives of those who are survivors of the Tuam mother and baby home, and of those who were buried there, to access full truth and justice. There is a great deal more that needs to be done right across the State to ensure that survivors, their families and campaigner…
When I talked to constituents about the budget, there were two particular things they found inexplicable. Looking at it myself, there are many more things I found inexplicable. If people knew half of what kind of favourable treatment some of the higher earners, vulture funds and landlords get from the budget, it would make their heads spin, but two particular items stood out to most constituents I spoke to. The first…
1. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the implementation of Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030. [69242/26]
3. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her position regarding the continued illegal settlement construction by Israel on Palestinian territory; and the dialogue she has with EU counterparts regarding same. [69241/26]
Workers, families and everyone across this country are facing a situation in which everything seems to be going up. It is not just homelessness, house prices and rents but also the cost of petrol, childcare, home heating oil and electricity. It is absolutely everything. There is not a household in this country that are not looking at their bills, trying to figure out how to get to the end of the week or the month, de…
Most parents who have children with additional educational needs are very well aware of the context of this legislation. The reality is the Government needs to change the process and the legislation because it cannot abide by its own laws. It is breaking the laws it has set. That is a scandalous situation. There are other issues we could say this about as well, but it is remarkable that there is so little improvement…
This is an important area in terms of ensuring the legislation is properly weighted because, clearly, the power to stop and search is an important one. It is important gardaí have that capacity but it is also important the context of it and the manner in which it is used are clearly codified. This was one of the issues that arose out of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It was recommended in 2018. …
I move:
That Dáil Éireann:
recognises that:
— Ireland's proud tradition of military neutrality, and affirms the State's neutrality and non-alignment with military blocs to be a cornerstone of an independent Irish foreign policy;
— our neutrality, the "Triple Lock" neutrality protection system, have served us well, allowing Ireland to play a constructive role in international affairs, contributing to nuclear non-p…
116. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54261/26]
The triple lock neutrality protection is deeply valued by the Irish people. It was the basis on which the Irish people were encouraged to vote for European referendums, on the basis that the Irish people value their neutrality and an independent foreign policy. The Government proposes to get rid of the triple lock. It is not reform; it is not change - it is getting rid of the triple lock. Ultimately, a Government tha…
No other country had a vote on the Defence Acts in the 1960s. No other country had a vote on the Defence Acts in 2006. No other country will have a vote on this Defence (Amendment) Bill. It will be decided here. These are the tests that we set sovereignly in this Parliament. That is all about it. All of this craic is neither here nor there. These are our decisions about where we see fit to deploy Irish personnel. Tha…
It is not their decision; it is our decision.
I do trust them.
I do.
The Minister said it would be on the same basis as it is currently, when that is plainly not the case. She is getting rid of the requirement for a UN mandate.
I will tell the Minister who I do not trust. I do not trust the likes of NATO-aligned organisations such as Partnership for Peace. Frankly, given the trajectory of their political positioning on the Middle East, there are many people at the top of the EU that …