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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: It is not personal vitriol.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Sorry. I apologise.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the fact that we are beginning to get a little bit of clarity. A premises has been procured, which is good. The statutory instrument has not yet been signed, which is not so good. What is the delay? When will that be signed? That is still vague. I am conscious all of the time of the background to this, the delay and the whole history, which I will not go into at this time....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Tánaiste has gone back a little bit. What happened here, the length of time and the whole lot, was simply unacceptable. It took a documentary to spur the Government into action but that is now history. At this point, have the administrative staff been appointed? Is a full team now in place? When will the statutory instrument be signed? Will it be signed today or tomorrow? Are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeline for when the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces will be fully up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 21. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 21 March 2024, the status of the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the details of how people can make submissions to the tribunal; what legal supports will be available to people who make submissions; and if he will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: My question specifically relates to the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process of the Defence Forces. When will it sit to hear, bearing in mind that in September it will be three years since the Katie Hannon show featuring the Women of Honour, who showed courage. It is more than two years since the independent review. We are into our fourth month since...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for a public consultation on his proposal to dismantle the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22040/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the analysis, including any reports or supporting documentation, carried out by his Department leading to the decision to legislate for the dismantling of the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22004/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 21 March 2024, the status of the feasibility study for light rail in Galway, which is being undertaken as part of the Galway metropolitan area transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21900/24]

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to challenges facing the childcare and nursing home sectors. On Thursday, 9 May 2024, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion on affordable housing, which took place on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. On the question, "That the amendment to amendment be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Bill will be sent to the Seanad.

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Amendment No. 6 cannot be moved as amendment No. 5 has been negatived.

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, please let the Minister-----

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Deputies, please speak through the Chair.

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 3 to 8, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to contribute, however briefly. I want to put it in perspective for Galway city. I am conscious of what the former Taoiseach said regarding improvements. I acknowledge improvements, the extra consultant contracts, the abolition of charges and so on. However, we have a jigsaw of pieces with no overall picture of universal care. There is a background to that. It...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Work Permits (15 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: That was a very good recovery from the Deputy's loss of words.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (15 May 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 James O'Connor - To discuss the boil water notice in east Cork. Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss the low level of funding for youth services in Laois and Offaly. Deputy David Stanton - To discuss permissions for spouses and...