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Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: The choice that will face the people at the next election is stark. It is a choice for more of the same or for something new and something different.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is not true.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: The country has had enough of Fine Gael in power, enough of Fianna Fáil propping them up, enough of record homelessness, eye watering rents and runaway housing prices and enough of a Government which believes that €500,000 is the price of an affordable home. A general election is coming; it cannot come soon enough. When it does, Sinn Féin will make its case and the people...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

(Interruptions).

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Where are your €300,000 houses?

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: Excuse me. Members must show respect.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: I thank an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. We have a great country-----

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: We want to keep it that way.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: -----and we can deliver so much better for people on things that matter-----

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

A Deputy: You have changed your mind pretty quick.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: -----on housing, on health, on the opportunities to build a good life here, where housing is affordable, where healthcare is accessible, where the State has your back and supports you when you need them. That is what we need. That is what Sinn Féin offers: a Government that is on the side of workers and families, opening the corridors of power to the voices of ordinary people, new...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: Where is your housing plan? Publish your housing plan.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: We need better than leaving children with scoliosis on waiting lists for years and breaking promises to them again and again. That is what this Government has done. We need an end to policies that leave workers and families worse off since you came to office due to rip-off prices. The out-of-control costs must end. We can and we will do so much better so. Bring on the election. Bring...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Cathal Crowe: Like we saw on 7 June.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: Do not be calling out from the backbenches. Stand up and be counted.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: I ask all Deputies to show respect.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Gerald Nash: I congratulate the Deputy Michael McGrath on his appointment. I thank him for his service in this House over many years and for his kindness to me when shadowing him as I was the Labour Party opposition spokesperson over the last few years. I congratulate the Deputy but I must also warn him, as the Leader of Sinn Féin did, that this House and the Irish people will not stand by the...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: We are fortunate in this State that our Government operates with Cabinet and with collective responsibility. In neighbouring jurisdictions, such as the UK, people might look back in future decades and say that perhaps too much power was centralised No. 10 Downing Street. I have nothing against the current Taoiseach but we have not done that. We retained the ability that any member of the...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Mattie McGrath: You get your way all the time.

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: That brings strength, particularly at times like these, when we see significant change in leadership and ministerial roles. I am confident this Government will see out its term because it has a Cabinet that works collectively. My Cabinet colleagues know this; you respect each other, listen to each other and work together. We will dearly miss Deputy Michael McGrath. Three things that are...