They are not getting the money.

You are the Minister. Is he the Minister?

He was asking me a question.

That is not true.

That is not true. That is not true.

The Government will not give the local authority the money.

I will bring forward a solution. Right across this Chamber, people have outlined how there are vacant boarded up houses in every constituency. We are criticised by those in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, who ask where our solution is. This is the solution. It is a genuine attempt to make a difference to hundreds if not thousands of families but the Government has dismissed it. The most disgusting thing about the Government's contribution tonight is it is upset with me and the Opposition because we do not give it a clap…

Níl.

Sorry, I thought it was the Government amendment.

In relation to our-----

I acknowledge that this Government has done more than many governments in relation to what has been said on Palestine and through recognising Palestine. Earlier, I listened to the Tánaiste speak about the Labour Party's motion and state he would work constructively with the party. I welcome that, but yesterday we heard in this Chamber a disgraceful speech by the Minister about why he was opposing Sinn Féin’s Bill on the sale of Israeli bonds – blood money to pay for the slaughter of innocent men, women and children…

It should be noted that the Government benches are empty. For months, this House had a huge issue with speaking rights. I heard Government TDs, spokespersons and senior officials say on radio and television that they did not have speaking time and were being discriminated against. It is funny that when we are discussing workers' rights-----

Yes, but this should be noted.

Where are those who cried crocodile tears now?

Time was provided for Government TDs. They should have taken it.

I am proud to stand here to discuss and remember what the Debenhams workers went through under this Government. I know people will say this is a new Government but Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were in the last Government. The Debenhams workers stood up for their rights for 406 days. Government TDs stood in the picket lines with them. I was there and those TDs spoke about what they were going to do. That went on for 406 days. Then the Garda was brought in to enforce the removal of stock. It was absolutely shameful. I t…

I express my gratitude and the gratitude of everyone to the whistleblower who came forward with this information. Parents need answers. Children must come first in this whole process. There needs to be open transparency and accountability. Children must have the follow-up care they need. Some 80% of the hip surgeries in Cappagh and 60% of the hip surgeries in Temple Street were unnecessary. That is just unbelievable. It is unimaginable that this number of surgeries that were not needed were carried out on children.…

I remember talking to a doctor who failed my family.

They were more worried about being sued. I was worried about my child.

I get what these parents are going through. They need answers now.