Cynthia Ní Mhurchú: Pandemic Costs, Schools and Dublin's Future
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú addresses the Commission and Cathaoirleach about the social and financial toll of the pandemic, arguing that thousands were left to pay when schools closed. She highlights young people stepping forward, the need for funding and jobs, and concerns about violence in Dublin.
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú opens by insisting that many people bore the cost of pandemic school closures from day one. She challenges the showmanship around responses and asks who is being supported to recover and return home on time.
Ní Mhurchú points to young people who she says ‘‘put their lives on the line’’ for schools, quoting community voices who insist ‘‘this is not my job.’’ The remarks underline a sense of civic burden and the expectations placed on youth during the crisis.
The MEP presses for money to create jobs and for fair distribution of resources, noting concerns about Dublin compared to other places. She stresses that without action to secure funds, communities will not get the support they need.
Ní Mhurchú closes by looking ahead to the new year, expressing confidence that steps can be taken to end violence in Dublin and to restore financial stability. Her address blends frustration about past choices with a call for practical action on funding and safety.
Immediate complaint
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú opens by insisting that many people bore the cost of pandemic school closures from day one. She challenges the showmanship around responses and asks who is being supported to recover and return home on time.
Young people and community sacrifice
Ní Mhurchú points to young people who she says ‘‘put their lives on the line’’ for schools, quoting community voices who insist ‘‘this is not my job.’’ The remarks underline a sense of civic burden and the expectations placed on youth during the crisis.
Money, jobs and recovery
The MEP presses for money to create jobs and for fair distribution of resources, noting concerns about Dublin compared to other places. She stresses that without action to secure funds, communities will not get the support they need.
Outlook and tone
Ní Mhurchú closes by looking ahead to the new year, expressing confidence that steps can be taken to end violence in Dublin and to restore financial stability. Her address blends frustration about past choices with a call for practical action on funding and safety.
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Transcript
Commissioner, Cathaoirleach, Thousands of people have had to pay for the pandemic when schools were closed from day one. You were able to put on a show, you were able to put on a show, and the whole community was talking about what is it that I'm doing for you, so that we can pay you back and so that you can go home. Well, I think it's a good thing that young people are putting their lives on the line for other schools and that Catha Timbal from Vili to Jack with the words, this is not my job. We need the money to make more and more jobs and jobs in Dublin compared to the rest of Europe. So, as a result of your participation in New York on this special day, compared to the rest of the country, I am confident that there will be an end to the violence against people in Dublin. You can't get any more money if you don't take action to get the money you need and to get the money back so that you can go home on time. And you will have a lot of language points, not just one. So, we are looking forward and looking forward to this new year. And for those of you who are interested, there is a lot of money, there is a lot of money and there is a lot of confidence. Thank you very much.