Ruth Coppinger

We need the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to speak up about what is happening in Sudan, where an absolutely horrific genocide is taking place. Some 12.4 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than half of whom are children. Some 24 million people need humanitarian assistance. Half of the population is food insecure or facing famine. Some 75% of healthcare is not functioning.…

I never heard that.

You did not.

The topics discussed during the EU leaders' retreat included an arming up of Europe, and also relations with the US. I want the Taoiseach to comment on how he thinks his diplomatic mission went in the US. He said that Donald Trump was in pursuit of peace and then about 48 hours later he colluded with an horrific massacre in Gaza in which 400 people died. The Taoiseach smiled and nodded as Donald T…

The Taoiseach stayed silent and then joked about his father being a boxer. On St. Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other-----

-----in the White House, two men found guilty by juries to be rapists. We had the sight on St. Patrick's Day of Conor McGregor representing this country's views. It was an insult to the country. Actually, it was an insult to the Government because he slated it. So much for the Taoiseach's diplomatic mission with Trump. It was an insult to women. When you normalise genocide and misogyny, this is wh…

I actually asked the Taoiseach before he went how he felt about dealing with a sexual predator like Donald Trump and this was the insult he delivered to the Government and to our people on St. Patrick's Day.

The Taoiseach's visit was completely obliterated and overshadowed by the real Donald Trump.

Hilarious.

I did not ask about that.

I asked about the pursuit of peace by Donald Trump.

I did not ask the Taoiseach about that.

No, I asked about-----

No, I asked the Taoiseach about Conor McGregor, a rapist representing this country-----

The Taoiseach has said nothing about it yet.

You stayed silent while Donald Trump said-----

I am sure you were disgusted, yeah.

What about Trump's toxic masculinity?

That is snakey language. Absolute snake.

17. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU leaders’ informal retreat on 3 February 2025. [9486/25]

The informal EU leaders' retreat in February 2025 focused on an increase in Europe's defence capabilities by 30%. It also discussed other issues of co-operation with the US and UK. I have heard the Taoiseach and other TDs in the Chamber today talk about the fact that we are living in a world that has becoming more brutal, more divisive, more militaristic and more nakedly imperialistic. However, th…

You have not condemned Israel.

Can the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach give everyone an equal amount of time?

We are not chairing the meetings.

I have been on more protests at Russian embassies than-----