Simon Harris

I acknowledge, as I always do, that this is an issue the Deputy has prioritised since he came into this House. It is something about which I know he feels passionately. I will check with the Minister for Health where we are at in terms of the roll-out of the early access scheme. I assure the Deputy, and, most importantly, the people who have rare diseases and parents of children with rare diseases…

We will always work constructively with colleagues on housing. I acknowledge the Labour Party has brought forward constructive proposals in relation to housing in this Dáil and the previous Dáil. I have a different perspective in terms of the Government's position on housing. In our rental reforms Bill, we brought forward very significant protections for renters. We introduced security of tenure, …

I thank Deputy Healy for raising this issue. We are seeing very significant increase in the number of gardaí entering training in Templemore. It is a huge priority for the Government to increase the number of gardaí. I am absolutely disgusted and angered to hear about any assault on a member of An Garda Síochána. When I was justice Minister, we changed the law to increase the sentencing available …

I thank Deputy Ó Muirí for raising this matter. I know the flooding experienced in his constituency of Dublin Bay North was really horrendous. I remember witnessing the video footage of it. We all saw the videos in particular of the basements of apartment blocks being flooded, and the fear and anxiety that created. The emergency response payment administered by the Department of Social Protection …

I agree with everything the Deputy has said. It is our intention to finalise a package. It is our intention to agree that package at Government next week. One of the criteria that we have set for measures we bring forward is whether they can be put into effect quickly. While I am not talking about the Deputy, people in this House, often those on the Opposition benches, have ideas, even some good i…

I do not want to jinx it, but I think there is a compelling case for providing flexibility in terms of people being able to watch us qualify for the World Cup and then, God willing, get to the World Cup. I wish our team all the very best starting next week in what is a crucial period of time for Irish soccer. The Deputy's point is a really important one and it is also an economic point. When peopl…

I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that, the Government: - remains deeply concerned about the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the Gulf; - affirms Ireland's long track-record of support for international law and the United Nations; - continues to seek de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy so that these issues …

It will be quicker than any legislation Sinn Féin is bringing forward which is not before this-----

Cathaoirleach, may I speak on a very important issue? I want to work in a collaborative fashion. I do not need to be shouted down. It is an important issue, Deputy Doherty.

We will act-----

Please, Pearse, on some occasions just park the partisanship, just the odd time. We will act.

There will be decisions taken by this Government before this Sinn Féin motion even arises for a vote.

There is no vote tonight.

There is no vote tonight-----

-----and there is no legislation. A number of Sinn Féin TDs have said-----

A number of Sinn Féin TDs have said there is legislation before the House tonight. There is no law. For people watching, there is no Sinn Féin law before this House tonight. There is a motion. The motion brings forward-----

I am aware.

There is no legislation.

A Chathaoirleach Gníomhach, I am sorry but-----

You did.

For the benefit of Deputy Doherty's hearing, we have already said very clearly this evening that we will act. I have already said the Government will act in a responsible manner.

I have already said the Government will take that decision at the next Cabinet meeting and I have already said that would be before the final vote on the Sinn Féin motion. That is what I have said. Not everything has to be partisan. Not everything has to be shouting and noise. As I heard the Sinn Féin First Minister of Northern Ireland say today, maybe a little less noise and more working together…

We are going to it. We are going to.

Thank God for Sinn Féin. We would be lost without you.

I have identified when.