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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I stay with the same issue. I am asking for details of the Tánaiste's engagement with senior management in the Defence Forces with regard to the number of serving members who have convictions for gender-based violence, and his plans to publish the recent audit carried out by the Defence Forces in this regard. I am asking this question in the context of the Women of Honour documentary...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome that the Tánaiste is taking a hands-on approach, but can he imagine? We have had a commission on the future of the Defence Forces. We have the documentary on the Women of Honour. We have a tribunal set up. However, he, as Tánaiste of this country, the second most important role, has to repeatedly ask the what the situation is. He gets a report, and he is not happy...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Mattie McGrath, as ucht a bheith sa Chathaoir. Fáiltím roimh an mBille seo agus an obair atá curtha isteach ag na Teachtaí Dála Mairéad Farrell agus Eoin Ó Broin. Tá siad ag díriú an spotsolais ar ghné den earnáil tithíochta seo. Is gné amháin...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Are you finished?

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I have a conflict of interest because I am further down the list. The Minister wants to speak on this.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I understand. I am breaking the rules, but it is almost holiday time. I declare a conflict of interest because I am further down the list. I did my best to invite people into the Chamber. By way of exception, if the Ministers agree I will let Members contribute and we will then come to the Minister of State for what is left of his time. Sinn Féin will then conclude.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you for your co-operation.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss GP services on the north side of Cork city. Deputy David Cullinane - To discuss the business case submitted by Waterford Airport regarding funding to extend the runway. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae - To...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I do not think I can delay this much longer. I will give one more minute before we move on. Níl aon duine anseo, faraor. Leanfaimid ar aghaidh.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: We are not responsible for backbenchers who do not come into the House.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: My point was in relation to pre-legislative scrutiny-----

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: -----on the committee. We have fulfilled our obligations as parliamentarians.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: If the Ceann Comhairle is making comments, we are entitled to make a response.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I appreciate the time to speak on this Bill. It is a short Bill of 14 pages, with seven Parts and 12 sections. While relatively short, it covers a huge area with amendments to different Acts, including the Immigration Act, the Judicial Council Act 2019 and the Firearms and Offences Act 1990. There are also miscellaneous amendments with which I have no difficulty as they correct...

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I hate to interrupt the Minister. We are waiting on a copy of the speech for Members. I understand it is on the way, but it is very helpful to have it to read.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Child Poverty (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Taoiseach. Members have a maximum of a minute and a half.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I will give the Taoiseach a considerable amount of time to answer all of those questions.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Each Deputy has one minute and a half each to make their contributions, beginning with Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I remind Deputies that we have seven more contributors with speaking time of one minute and a half each. I call Deputy Paul Murphy to speak now, please.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tribunals of Inquiry (2 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 82. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 6 May 2024, the details of the resources allocated to the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the number of support and administrative staff that have been appointed to the tribunal; the details of the legal supports, if any, that will be...