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Micheál Martin
@michelmartin· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

I am profoundly sorry that two former public representatives from my party so comprehensively failed to defend and protect young children from their nephew and cousin.

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Micheál Martin
@michelmartin· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

These are scientists and people with expert knowledge – they’re not politicians – who meet to assess drugs.

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Micheál Martin
@michelmartin· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

I think that we need to work around the communication of all of that.

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Micheál Martin
@michelmartin· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

It went through a lot of interactions before that, which could have been quicker, in my view, on the part of the company.

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Catherine Ardagh
@catherineardagh· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

We're looking to ensure that the funding and the framework for regulating assistance dogs is on the agenda. There's a huge value to them and they can give children and individuals with a disability a better quality of life,

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Catherine Ardagh
@catherineardagh· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

It's just given him so much confidence. It's also given him companionship. And it's made a huge difference to our family life, and also to Darragh's life, in terms of having a friend and a constant companion in the house who understands…

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Catherine Ardagh
@catherineardagh· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

Darragh has a severe Level 3 autism. He's non-verbal. But since we've gotten the dog, I have to say, the head banging has decreased dramatically,

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Adylbek Kasymaliev
@adylbekkasymaliev· Independent· Jul 21, 2026

The development of transport infrastructure remains one of the state’s priorities.

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Neale Richmond
@nealerichmond· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

I look forward to continued close cooperation and engagement with the European Parliament throughout our EU Presidency.

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Neale Richmond
@nealerichmond· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

The global multilateral system is experiencing deep uncertainty at the moment due to the impact of significant budget cuts from partner countries.

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Simon Harris
@simonharris· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

I look forward to substantive and cooperative engagement with MEPs as we move forward on our shared objectives.

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Mary Lou McDonald
@maryloumcdonald· Sinn Féin· Jul 21, 2026

The question is not whether we can afford reunification. It is whether we can afford partition.

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Simon Harris
@simonharris· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

Preparing for the future means understanding the economic, fiscal and societal implications of all possible futures, including the prospect of a united Ireland.

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Simon Harris
@simonharris· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

None of this suggests that transition would be without significant cost or complexity. It would require careful planning, sustained investment and responsible fiscal management.

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Simon Harris
@simonharris· Fine Gael· Jul 21, 2026

Operating within a single currency would eliminate exchange rate risk, reduce transaction costs for businesses and consumers, and simplify cross-border trade and investment.

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Morten Bødskov
@mortenbdskov· Social Democrats· Jul 21, 2026

Danmark og Tyskland forventer aftale med partnerland om udrejsecenter inden årets udgang!

Denmark and Germany expect an agreement with partner countries on deportation centers by the end of the year!

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Jim O'Callaghan
@jimocallaghan· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

I think we need to see evidence. I'm not prepared to make really important decisions or proposals on important decisions without seeing the hard evidence.

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Jim O'Callaghan
@jimocallaghan· Fianna Fáil· Jul 21, 2026

Because the data in that report is just unanswerable that something needs to be done in the district court.

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