I understand and appreciate that later this week we will have statements on the Farrelly commission report but given the gravity of the failures Grace has had to endure, perhaps words alone will not be enough in this instance. After nearly a decade and a cost of €13 million, basic questions still have not been answered. If the Government wants to take action and do something constructive, adult safeguarding legislation must be introduced. We do not want other vulnerable people to be failed in the same way Grace has been. The story of Grace should serve as a watershed moment for Ireland. Will the Taoiseach bring forward the legislation?

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President Higgins rightly warned this week against the outrageous abuse of antisemitism accusations to silence criticism of Israel and its genocidal actions in Gaza. Yet, the Government continues to endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, IHRA, definition despite it being internationally discredited for its chilling effect on free speech and legitimate condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza. Be it in the arts, academia or civic discourse, legitimate criticism and condemnation of Israel's cruel actions in Gaza are shut down on the basis of accusations of antisemitism that are contained in this definition. Will the Taoiseach reconsider the use of the definition in the programme for Government?

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Why have it, then?

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Why have it?

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